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At the London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic, situated at 1 Harley Street, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer the very latest and most effective treatments using cutting edge laser technology. With this in mind, we were delighted that Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi was invited to lecture at the annual BODY conference for 2011, which took place on the 5th and 6th of November at The Royal Society of Medicine in central London.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi as one of the UK’s leading laser surgeons, as well as pioneering Smartlipo in the UK and inventor of Laser Assisted Liposuction was one of the speakers invited to take part in a panel discussion entitled Competence Vs Qualifications: Who should perform liposuction? The lively discussion debated the suitability of consultant plastic surgeons, non-NHS cosmetic surgeons, general surgeons, dermatologists and general practitioners with a special interest in aesthetic medicine to perform liposuction procedures. Other topics covered included the pros and cons of clinic vs hospital setting for the performance of liposuction procedures, and answering the question of whether or not an anaesthetic consultant is required for a liposuction procedure.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi’s extensive experience and expertise in the area of laser assisted liposuction meant that he was well placed to contribute to what was a very successful and constructive discussion.

BODY 2011 was the largest conference this year, devoted to the surgical and non-surgical body aesthetics centre of the cosmetics market, with over 45 lectures the BODY conference was a great opportunity for attendees to increase their knowledge and learn from one another’s expertise, ensuring that the very latest treatments are available to our patients at the London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic at 1 Harley Street

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi at the annual BODY conference which provided a broad scientific agenda and provided speakers who are leaders in their respective fields from all over the world.Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi also had the opportunity to visit the exhibitions and workshops of a wide range of suppliers and distributors, meaning that the London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic at 1 Harley Street is kept completely up to date with the most advanced technology available.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi is delighted to offer treatment using Anteis products and delivery system in his London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic (1 Harley Street, London), his considerable experience and expertise of the products meant that he was invited deliver a lecture and workshop on the Anteis injection system with magic needle for cheek filling and face sculpting. In his workshop Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi demonstrated techniques for facial re-contouring using magic needle blunt cannulae and the Anteis injection system. 

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi also talked about Modelis, manufactured by Anteis in Switzerland. Modelis is a monophasic, polydensified HA gel which is specifically designed for deep dermal filling and has been formulated to ensure that it stays where it has been placed without migration. Modelis is manufactured using Anteis dynamic cross linking technology, and its long lasting effect has been created by Hybrid Plastic Matrix (HPM). Because the Anteis injection system uses a cannulae, bruising is reduced, there is less trauma and downtime is significantly reduced, which allows the client to quickly return to his or her normal routine. The Anteis system means that the practitioner does not need to focus on plunger pressure or syringe graduations, and is therefore able to focus completely on the patient. 

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi shared his experience of Anteis and finally answered the questions of the lecture’s attendees. Other lecture topics included the use of the eMatrix system, an innovative system from Syneron-Candela which is now being used to treat stretch marks. The fractional radio-frequency technology was traditionally used to rejuvenate and tighten lax skin and the latest studies are now showing that the system can have a significant improvement on stretch marks.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi colleague’s, Mr Alex Karidis delivered a lecture on Velashape II, a system with 20% more power, making treatments even easier to perform and more effective. The lecture introduced this exciting new system and discussed the ways in which VelaShape can be used to assist patients after a liposuction procedure. There was also a lecture on Body and facial fat reduction suing ultrasound and radiofrequency, which discussed the combination of pixelated radiofrequency and cold-hot ultrasound and its effect on cellulite and non-invasive body sculpting techniques.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi also attended many very interesting lectures delivered by his colleagues as well as delivering his own lectures, on 5th and 6th November at BODY 2011, below are a few of the lectures he attended:

The many different non-surgical and surgical options for body contouring, The London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic at 1 Harley Street is currently one of the country’s leading clinics in non-surgical options for body contouring, therefore this presentation was of particular interest to Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi, who is very keen to ensure that his practice remains one of the most advanced in terms of technology and methods.

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Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi talks on the latest equipment for laser hair & laser tattoo removal, this lecture discussed the very latest laser technology and ways in which the classic laser can be modified for even more effective use. The talk also covered the recent advances in the methods used for the laser removal of tattoos.

Presentations on four separate approaches to treatment of stretch marks, there are now many treatments available for stretch marks at the London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic, Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi attended this lecture to ensure that his clinic offers the most effective treatments possible to his patients.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi has recently seen a big increase in patients requesting this procedure at the London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic at 1, Harley Street. He was therefore very interested in learning about advances that have been made in the treatment to ensure that he is able to offer his patients the very best treatment available.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi has had much success using Macrolane on patients in the London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic and was therefore very interested to attend this talk on the product.

Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi was also honoured to attend an evening with Professor Marco Gasparotti, a world famous plastic surgeon who pioneered the concept of superficial liposculpture in 1992 and became the first person to receive the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s ‘Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery ward’ consecutively in 2001 and 2002.BODY 2011 was an excellent event at which the country’s leading cosmetic Practitioners could learn from one another and see new techniques and technology on display. Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi’s attendance at BODY 2011 has ensured that the very latest technology and techniques will continue to be available to patients at the London Medical and Aesthetic Clinic at 1, Harley Street. 

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