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AM virtual event well recieved NEWS IN BRIEF
by aesthetics industry
THERMAVEIN LAUNCHES
The Aesthetic Medicine VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATIONS
Virtual Event ran AND TRAINING
from 11 to 15 May and Having constructed an online interactive
was a huge success. studio in its Manchester office,
Sponsored by Inmode, ThermaVein has teamed up with Yodo
the event was hosted on to host virtual demonstrations and
a dedicated Facebook training and support services. The
Event group and platform allows the brand to showcase
featured five webinars its products and treatments and show
treatment footage, as well as providing
a day for viewers to join engaging content. Heather Dorigo from
in with, packed with engaging educational content. ThermaVein said: “We love meeting our
A highlight from the week was a session on the mind with advanced clients at trade shows and this will never
aesthetics nurse Tracey Dennison and Dr Harry Singh, owner of Botulinum replace that enjoyable interaction, but
Toxin Club. A little light relief was offered by focusing on the mental wellbeing does provide a fun, safe and informative
essentials to help us get through these uncertain times. environment.”
Another great session saw Dr John Tanquerary, ZO Skin Heath trainer
representing Wigmore Medical, investigating “The science of skin health”. The AESTHETIC TECHNOLOGY
session educated the audience in active ingredients, delivery systems and DEVELOPS VENTILATOR
the fundamentals of protocol building behind Dr Zein Obagi’s ZO Skin Health Dermalux manufacturer Aesthetic
system. Technology has completed the
Aesthetic nurse trainer and qualified educator Anna Baker held one of the development and launch of a fully
compliant ventilator. Due to its regulatory
week’s medics-only sessions, where she spoke on behalf of HA-Derma to compliance, the Aesthetic Technology
educate the audience on understanding hyaluronic acid injectables and their C-19 Ventilator will be available for
correct classifications. delivery around the world. It is based
on an existing fully-approved design
To view and catch up on all of the sessions from the for which the company has a worldwide
AM Virtual Event, click here. permissive licence from Medtronic to
manufacture for the duration of the
pandemic. The ventilator is compact,
lightweight and portable.
Singapore clinics ignoring rules
HARPAR GRACE OFFERS
Authorities in Singapore have been issuing control orders and fines to
medical and dental clinics for offering aesthetic treatments deemed 30% NHS DISCOUNT
non-essential. Aesthetic brand distributor Harpar
Grace has introduced a 30% discount
The country is in a “circuit breaker” phase until 1 June, and non- across its full iS Clinical, Codage Paris
essential healthcare services are not allowed during this period. A and Totally Derma ranges to all NHS
report by Channel News Asia said some of the treatments that sparked employees, available through its Staff
notices included skin and hair consultations, toxin and filler injections and Benefits Programme E-Store with next-
chemical peels. day delivery. The online store, which also
One private clinic was fined $1,000 Singapore dollars (approx. £570) for offers a 30% discount to its partnering
failing to comply with social-distancing measures it was ordered to put in clinics, spas and their employees, is
place, despite a reminder from the Ministry of Health. accessible with pre-registered details
at harpargrace.com. To register, NHS
employees need to upload a valid work ID
as part of the registration process.

CUTERA INITIATIVE
CELEBRATES AESTHETIC PROS
Aesthetic device manufacturer Cutera
has announced its new Heroes Among
Us initiative, created to celebrate all
aesthetic professionals that have made
a positive impact during the coronavirus
pandemic. The initiative was established
to acknowledge cases of “compassion,
humanitarianism and kindness” from
individuals who have gone “above and
beyond” during the current global crisis.
One honouree will be announced during
the Virtual Cutera University Clinical
Forum on October 23-25 and given a
£5,000 donation to present to charity.

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