Archive for December, 2008

Smoking Cessation and Acupuncture

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

There have been a few recent studies published which have changed the landscape on smoking cessation, particularly in relation to safety concerns about CHAMPIX.

No method alone produces brilliant results, so my combination of acupuncture and thought-modification may be more effective than either alone, and certainly has none of the side-effects or drawbacks of major drug treatment.

I’ll have the details in a substantial review soon.

DR STEVE BASSETT

BRAND NEW YOU praises Velashape

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Brand New You Christmas 2008 edition, a leading review of cosmetic treatments, has reviewed available treatments for cellulite.

Velashape does very, very well indeed.

Copyright issues prevent direct quotations, but the magazine is available from WHSmith.

I am still offering Velashape at £100 per session (at least half national prices) until the New Year.

Book a course of treatments now, and I’m providing free microdermabrasion, worth £60.

DR STEVE BASSETT

VELASHAPE Masterclass

Monday, December 1st, 2008

I had a fantastic trip to Perthshire, Scotland last week to present a masterclass on Velashape and Refirme.

Syneron, the manufacturers of Velashape, had invited me up to present to a group of 25 doctors and beauticians, all of whom were keen to learn about the possibilities of Velashape in their cosmetic practices. I have a very good working relationship with Syneron, having been the only UK cosmetic doctor present at the Harley Street launch of Velashape.

I was able to provide a thorough demonstration of my technique for tightening tummies, reducing cellulite and sculpturing buttocks.

The event, held at the lovely Knock Castle Spa, was a great success.

DR STEVE BASSETT

FACE 2009

Monday, December 1st, 2008

I am delighted and honoured to have been invited to speak at FACE 2009, the leading international cosmetic medicine conference.

An honour on any occasion, this year will be particularly memorable, as I will be speaking alongside Dr Jean Carruthers, one of the world’s leading experts on Botox (Vistabel), and arguably, the doctor responsible for establishing the effectiveness and safety of Botox in cosmetic medicine.

I will be using my legal expertise to speak and advice on communication skills and dispute resolution in cosmetic medicine.

I have recently published on this subject in the leading journal, Bodylanguage. Click here to link to an overview of the article, or see my consultancy page for details on risk management consultancy work for your practice. I have further articles booked for 2009 on dispute resolution.

DR STEVE BASSETT