Original research
Peer-reviewed studies from our clinical faculty, published in the journals that shape aesthetic medicine. Led by Dr Emmaline Ashley with Miss Priyanka Chadha, Miss Lara Watson and colleagues — the evidence base behind how we teach and what we stock.
Retrospective Analysis of 2,227 Restylane Filler Treatments in a UK Training Academy
Across 2,227 treatments in 1,052 patients over three years, the study recorded an adverse-event rate of just 0.269% — bruising and asymmetry most common, and no serious adverse events. One of the largest real-world safety datasets from a training-academy setting.
Published, peer-reviewed
In print in aesthetic-medicine journalsMotivations for Pursuing the Level 7 Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine: Insights from a UK Cohort
A survey of 24 clinicians on why they pursue the Level 7 Diploma — career advancement, autonomy, financial reward and work–life balance, set against burnout and limited NHS progression.
Exploring the Limits of AI-Driven Beauty Assessment
Why AI beauty algorithms fall short: beauty is evolutionary, cultural and deeply individual, so aesthetic decisions need clinical judgement and the patient's voice — not just an index score.
A Review of the Multilayering Technique of Injecting Dermal Fillers
A scoping review of the multilayer filler technique across 464 patients and 15 cadavers — natural-looking results with a sound anatomical basis and low complication rates, with a call for more rigorous live-patient trials.
The Importance of Critical Appraisal in Medical Aesthetics
A practical feature on reading the evidence properly — how critical appraisal helps clinicians separate marketing from science and make safer treatment decisions.
Gender Disparity: Speaker Composition at International Aesthetic Medicine Congresses
Across 5,993 lectures at three major congresses, 66% of speakers were male — a persistent imbalance, with over a quarter of sessions all-male panels, and a call for better representation of women.
Psychological & Social Motivations for Aesthetic Treatments in the Post-COVID Era
A survey of 147 patients on why they seek treatment after COVID — confidence and natural results remain central, with a subtle new emphasis on social acceptance and maintaining appearance.
Forthcoming
Awaiting publicationProduct Selection Preferences in Aesthetic Medicine: A Pilot Study of UK Practitioners
A survey of 58 UK clinicians found clinical results, safety and regulatory approval rated far above price, discounts and social-media presence — clinical evidence ranked the single biggest driver of product choice.
Healthcare Professionals' Experiences with the Level 7 Diploma: Perceptions & Challenges
22 healthcare professionals on what makes postgraduate aesthetic training effective — reputation, accreditation and mentorship — and the real challenges of cost, workload and career transition.
About this research
All studies are authored by the Acquisition Aesthetics clinical faculty and published in independent, peer-reviewed journals. Full citations are linked with each paper; forthcoming studies are listed once submitted for peer review.