In this episode of Aesthetically Speaking, Paola Chellew sits down with Dr Alastair Clark to explore an often-overlooked topic in aesthetic medicine – complications. Dr Clark shares insights from the Complications in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative (CMAC: www.cmac.world) and its collaboration with the Aesthetic Medicine & Anti-Aging Society of South Africa (AAMSSA: www.aestheticdoctors.co.za), helping practitioners manage and prevent complications safely.
Learn about:
• The importance of choosing a qualified and registered aesthetic doctor
• The risks posed by unauthorised injectors and unregulated medical devices
• Why continuous professional education and journal clubs are vital for safe practice
• The legal and ethical concerns surrounding IV bars
Watch to gain valuable insight into patient safety and the evolving standards of aesthetic medicine in South Africa.
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Guest:
Dr Alastair Clark | Sandton Aesthetic Institute
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About the author
Rochelle is the founder and driving force behind the Aesthetic Appointment Journal. With a passion for the aesthetics and pro-ageing industry in South Africa, she has been in the aesthetic publishing industry since 2012, dedicated to creating a valuable platform for insights and knowledge, bridging the gap between patients and doctors - delivering reliable, medical-based information. Rochelle firmly believes in the power of a good skincare regimen, especially when started at home, and is committed to educating consumers about the myriad of treatments, procedures, and products available to them.
Paola Chellew is a freelance journalist and regularly writes for a number of publications. A former professional contemporary dancer, she has always loved the arts in all their forms. She has been a freelance writer for many years and has been published in various magazines including Live Out Loud, Private Life and Do It now magazines. Her passion for beauty and skincare started in her teens, when she would read every beauty editor’s picks and reviews. Serious about skincare, she has researched medical-grade products for over ten years, as well as aesthetic treatments to restore and repair skin to look its best. Having turned 60 last year, she has dedicated her blog to the “over 50s and beyond Club”, shining a spotlight on a generation that is seemingly side-lined by the beauty industry. “There is no age limit for when you stop being beautiful – a gorgeous lipstick, a sexy fragrance, radiant skin- these are not synonymous with youth- they are just things that add an extra sparkle to my day”.
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