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Non-Surgical Rejuvenation of Asian Faces
A clinical reference on anatomy, assessment, beauty standards, and non-surgical treatment of East Asian faces, written from direct practice and published work.
Research & Publications
The clinical evidence behind the practice
More than sixty peer-reviewed publications, published books, and university teaching roles. The purpose of the research has always been practical. It asks what holds up in clinic, what improves patient care, and what deserves greater precision.
60+
Peer-reviewed publications
4
Published books
3
University faculties
10+
International lectures
Published Works
Clinical literature written from practice
The books and longer-form publications are clinical references first. They are grounded in anatomy, safety, judgement, and the realities of patient care.
Springer International Publishing
Thread Lifting Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation and Recontouring
A step-by-step clinical guide to thread lifting, patient selection, technique, and complication management.
Independent
The New Healthy and Successful Me
A practical guide to meditation, mind training, and mental rehearsal for a healthier and more purposeful life.
Independent
The Science of Gratitude
How gratitude research can be applied in everyday life to support mental health, steadiness, and quality of life.
Areas of research
The expertise areas that shape the practice
Rather than presenting the research as a flat publication list, the work is grouped here by the questions it helps answer in clinic.
Skin quality and repair
Peer-reviewed work that looks at skin quality, repair, collagen behaviour, and why some treatments improve the condition of tissue more convincingly than quick correction alone.
Effectiveness of growth factor-induced therapy for skin rejuvenation: A case series
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · Oct 2020
Background: Microneedling in combination with the use of growth factors can help with a range of indications, including skin rejuvenation. There is an increase in request for safe minimally invasive procedures with no-to-minimal downtime. This procedure offers regeneration and is becoming popular as part of the regenerative, minimally invasive era...
Polynucleotides: the crucial biomolecules bridging therapeutics and aesthetics
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · Nov 2023
Polynucleotides, the key building blocks of life, have a fascinating history and broad range of applications spanning from the realm of medicine to aesthetics. This article explores the intricacies of these biological polymers, delves into the ethical considerations associated with their use, and offers insights into their medicinal and aesthetic p...
Skin Aging and Skincare
Zhanchao Zhou · Jan 2022
Skin aging is a complex process with variable factors influencing the aging process including genetics, environment and lifestyle. Skin structure, function, and the appearance of aging varies in different ethnicities. Skin is subjected to internal and external factors such as sun exposure and climate conditions. Due to the great variation in genetic...
Light and Laser Treatments
Zhanchao Zhou · Jan 2022
The skin of Orientals and westerners have certain differences, mainly in the dermis and epidermis structure. Easterners have powerful melanocytes and produce mainly eumelanin. The function of melanin in westerners is weak, and melanin is mainly pheomelanin. The Orientals are prone to hyperpigmentation skin disease, such as lentigines and PIH as the...
Anatomical expertise
Research and teaching rooted in facial anatomy, injector safety, and the structural logic that underpins natural-looking treatment.
Complications of toxins and fillers in facial aesthetics
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · Sep 2023
Dermal filler and botulinum toxin injections are among the most performed non-invasive procedures for rejuvenation and contouring, internationally. Although most dermal fillers and approved botulinum toxins are well tolerated with a high safety profile, adverse events and/or complications can happen. Injection-related sequelae and side effects are...
Anatomical Variations in the Course of Labial Arteries: A Literature Review
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · Sep 2018
Background Nonsurgical lip enhancement using dermal fillers is a very popular procedure. The trend of enlarged lips has been popularised by media and social media. The lips have considerable aesthetic and functional importance, in addition to having a complex anatomy. Serious complications including vascular compromise or occlusion leading to...
Dermal Filler Complications: Biofilms
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · Nov 2016
P(LA/CL)-l-Polylactide-Σ-Caprolactone Threads—APTOS Threads: APTOS Solution-APTOS Methods and Threads
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · May 2024
In the ever-evolving field of aesthetic medicine, the advent of P(LA/CL)-l-Polylactide-Σ-Caprolactone threads, commonly known as APTOS threads, marks a significant innovation in minimally invasive facial and body rejuvenation techniques. This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of the APTOS solution, including its threads, thread material, and...
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Teaching & academic authority
University faculty work, textbooks, and international speaking that reinforce the academic foundation of the practice.
Oral disease severity scoring in the assessment of therapeutic response for lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid
Jane Setterfield · Sep 2012
The Ideals of Facial Beauty Among Chinese Aesthetic Practitioners: Results from a Large National Survey
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · Oct 2018
As the demand for cosmetic procedures increases, the importance of patient-centred care in this field becomes more prominent. The aesthetic practitioners’ ideals of beauty, in addition to their knowledge and perception of patients’ ideals of beauty and expectations, are important during doctor–patient communication. These are important in strengthening...
Facial Assessment in Non-surgical Aesthetic Practice
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · May 2024
The escalating interest in non-surgical and minimally-invasive aesthetic procedures underscores the critical role of comprehensive facial assessments in formulating customized treatment plans that align with individual patient profiles and expectations. This chapter explores the multifaceted process of facial evaluation, highlighting the necessity...
Facial Beauty: A Different Perspective
Souphiyeh Samizadeh · May 2024
This chapter explores the multifaceted concept of “facial beauty and attractiveness,” a subject that has captivated scientists, artists, philosophers, and anthropologists alike. The quest for beauty, often manifesting in the pursuit of cosmetic enhancements, is not a modern phenomenon but a timeless human preoccupation, deeply rooted in the history...
Showing 4 of 25 publications in this area.
Teaching
UCL · KCL · Shanghai Jiao Tong
University teaching keeps the work accountable. The clinical questions that arise in practice are tested, refined, and taught rather than left as intuition.
Publishing
Books, chapters, and journal work
The published work is not separate from the practice. It reflects the same commitment to clearer thinking, better technique, and higher standards of care.
Clinical translation
Evidence that changes treatment
The value of research is in how it changes decisions. It helps determine what to use, when to wait, when to combine approaches, and when a different path is wiser.
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Work with a practice informed by
evidence
Every recommendation is shaped by published work, clinical teaching, and the discipline of asking what the face and skin can genuinely support.