College of Phlebology - Sponsorship opportunities



www.CollegeofPhlebology.com

The College of Phlebology is an internet based portal for all aspects of vein disease.

For patients and the public, there will be free information about veins, veins diseases, investigations and treatments. There will also be a search facility to find specialists or clinics in any particular country or locality.

For health professionals, whether cosmetic thread veins, varicose veins or even leg ulcers, there will be a professional area for eduction, courses, questions and feedback. There will also be opportunities for members to promote themselves and their practice.

The College of Phlebology is interested to hear from potential sponsor and advertisers who might want to start a business relationship early in this new organisation, securing for themselves preferred rates and positions as The College grows and expands.

For more information see www.CollegeofPhlebology.com.
  

"Understanding venous reflux ..." - Book available for pre-order on Amazon

"Understanding Venous Reflux - The Cause of Varicose Veins and Venous Leg Ulcers" by Mark Whiteley is now available for pre-order at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Venous-Reflux-Varicose-Ulcers/dp/1908586001

This book is written in a simple style, taking the reader through how veins work, how they go wrong and what problems they can cause.

It explains why all of the "old wives tales" are wrong (such as "women get varicose veins more than men"; or "varicose veins are only cosmetic and can safely be left alone" etc.) and allows members of the public to understand what is going wrong with their veins - and teaches health professionals the latest understanding of venous reflux disease.

With almost one in two people having venous problems, this subject touches almost everyone. If you aren't going to get vein problems, the chances are someone close to you is!

The Moon is Halfway to Heaven

We are delighted to be supporting the talented playwright - David Kerby-Kendall - in his first West End play, the Moon is Halfway to Heaven.

David has been an actor for many years and has more recently turned his hand to writing.

His first West End Play, The Moon id Halfway to Heaven has had some excellent reviews ( see: http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/moonhalfway-rev.htm).

It is only running until 1st October 2011 and so you will need to book fast if you don't wish to miss it.

For more information:  http://www.moonhalfway.com/

To book tickets:  http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=463398&referral_id=tm_listings

 

Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellows presenting nationally on 1st October 2011

The Whiteley Clinic appoints two summer research fellows each year to do medical research or audit projects.

On the 1st October, 3 of the recent Whiteley Clinic summer research fellows will be presenting their work at The Medical Acorn Foundation (http://www.themedicalacornfoundation.org/). This is an excellent forum for young researchers to present their work to a national audience.

This year the following Whiteley Clinic Summer Research fellows will be presenting: 





Charlotte Thomas - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2011
Presenting an Audit on Healing Leg Ulcers at The Whiteley Clinic, which had previously been classified as "suitable for conservative treatment only" by their usual ulcer service



George Badham - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010
Will be presenting 1 year results of RFiTT closure of the Great Saphenous Vein using the method he had developed as his research project in summer 2010



Sophie Strong - Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010
Who will be presenting the effects of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) in a porcine skin model

For more information about The Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellows see http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/whiteley-clinic-research-fellows.htm

Dr Chan Tung Fei, Tony - Finished his endovenous observation course at The Whiteley Clinic

Dr. Chan Tung Fei (Dr Tony Chan) from Hong Kong completed his endovenous and LSA observation course today at The Whiteley Clinic through The Clinical Exchange (http://www.theclinicalexchange.com/).

Dr Chan Tung Fei, Tony and Mr Mark Whiteley on the completion of Dr Chan's course

Dr Chan came from Hong Kong and spent a week at The Whiteley Clinic learning our venous Duplex Ultrasound techniques and protocols, our endovenous Techniques and the LSA operation for Axillary Hyperidrosis.

Included in the course are lectures on the new understanding of venous reflux and endovenous techniques - as well as teaching DVDs in our techniques made by The Clinical Exchange.

We look forwards to hearing how Dr Chan Tung Fei gets on with his new knowledge. We encourage all of the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who attend courses at The Whiteley Clinic and The Clinical Exchange to keep in contact with us to ask questions and advice in the future and so we can keep them updated with new research and techniques as they are developed. 

A Failure of Clarivein Treatment at 2 months - done elsewhere

Last year, we expressed our concerns about the Clarivein Technique for treating varicose veins (http://markwhiteley.blogspot.com/2010/09/clarivein-for-varicose-veins.html).

Today we had a patient come to see us, who had been to a clinic in London and had a Clarivein Procedure to her left leg, on the advice of her consultant vascular surgeon. Two months after paying for Clarivein privately there, she had noticed varicose veins still in her calf (se photos) and so came to The Whiteley Clinic to have an expert second opinion.

Left leg - 2 months after having had Clarivein treatment elsewhere in London - veins seen to be returning.

Small varicose vein strating to reapear in mid calf only 2 months of having had Clarivein treatment elsewhere

As with all of our patients, this young lady had a high resolution Duplex Ultrasound of her veins which showed that the left Great Saphenous Vein that had been "treated" by Clarivein was widely open with no sign of any daage at all.

Duplex Ultrasound picture showing the incomtent Great Sahenous Vein that had been "closed" by Clarivein treatment 2 months previously elsewhere - Ultrasound shows vei had opened up again and now needs to be treated with RFiTT or EVLeS as part of The Whiteley Protocol. 

The Duplex Ultrasound scan confirmed the clinical suspicion that the Clarivein procedure had failed after only 2 months. The poor patient now needs her veins to be treated all over again - however as she has come to The Whiteley Clinic, she will undergo treatment by The Whiteley Protocol and the vein will be closed under local anaesthetic with RFiTT or EVLeS.

Looking at our concerns about Clarivein last year, we asked the manufactures 2 questions at that time - but we were told that they would not send the information as it was sensitive in view of a patent application.

As we were asking for clinical data which would indicate to us that the Clarivein system might work, and not for any technical data about the product or procedure, we found this an "interesting" response.

Since then, we do have the Clarivein technique available at The Whiteley Clinic for anyone who rally wants it - but we explain that we are doubtful that it will be a successful as RFiTT (Radiofrequency) nor the Radioal Firing EVLeS (Laser) which have so far shown us the best results for veins.

As such Clarivein will not be included in The Whiteley Protocol and we would only use it on patients who insist on having it - and who sign a consent that they understand we do not recommend it.

We suspect we will be seeing more vein that open again after the Clarivein procedure and would be very interested in knowig about any patient who has had Clarivein and has seen their veins or symptoms return.

The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes - at Goodwood, Saturday 27th Aug 2011




The Whiteley Clinic Banner at the Entrance to Goodwood Races



Mr Barrie Price, Consultant Surgon, entertaining Carrie Wheeler (Theatre Sister) and Dr Kahina Betroune (Phlebologist)



Liz Smith (Chiropodist), Carrie Wheeler (Theatre Sister), Emily Whiteley (MD Emily Jane's Foods) and George Badham (Medical Student and Whiteley Clinic summer research fellow 2010 and 2011) 



Cathy Lopez (The Imaging Clinic) and Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager)

Charmaine Harrison (Vascular Technologist)

Mr Mark Pemberton (Consultant Surgeon) and Charmaine Harrison (Vascular Technologist)

Mr Mark Pemberton (Consultant Surgeon), Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager) and Tim Fernandez-Hart (Vascular Technologist)



Mr Mark Whiteley (Consultant Surgeon and Clinic Director), Richard Ballard (Guest), Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics), Rod Fabricius (Goodwood), Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager), Emily Whiteley (MD Emily Jane's Foods) and Mr Barrie Price (Consultant Surgeon) taking Champagne with the winningOwner and Trainer after the race  

Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics) looking on whilst Mark Whiteley presents Champagne to the winning jockey of The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes 2011

 

Mr Mark Whiteley looking on whilst Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics) presents Champagne to the winning Trainer



Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics), Mr Mark Whiteley and the Owner of the Winning Horse at the presentation of the Trophy for The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes 2011



 

The Whiteley Clinic Banner at The Finishing Line

Kerry Jenkins (Guest), Rebecca Younger (Journalist) and Dr Mark Jenkins (Aesthetic Doctor) outside of The Whiteley Clinic box



Christine Bell (Staff Nurse) and Dr Mark Jenkins (Aesthetic Doctor)



Maureen Harvey (Secretary), Brenda Holman (Secretary), Matt Jago (MD The Clinical Exchange), Debra Kehoe (Practice Manager)



Nancy Wiggins (PA to Vicki Smith, Absolute Aesthetics), Brenda Holman (Secretary) and Sophie Strong (Medical Student and Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010)

Rebecca Younger (Journalist), Nancy Wiggins (PA to Vicki Smith, Absolute Aesthetics), Brenda Holman (Secretary), Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aethetics) and Sophie Strong (Medical Student and Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellow 2010) 

The wonderful view of the Goodwood Race Track and Grandstand

Maureen Harvey (Secretary), Kerry Jenkins (Guest), Sarah Moh (Lymphoedma Specialist) and Christine Bell (Staff Nurse)

Mr Barrie Price (Consultant Surgeon) and Dr Kahina Betroune (Phlebologist)

Bryn Edwards (Non-Executive Director) and Dr Tony Lopez (Consultant Radiologist and Director of The Imaging Clinic)

Guests enjoying the view of Goodwood Races

Rosemary Hudson (Staff Nurse) and Ursula Martin (Staff Nurse)

Vicki Smith (Director of Absolute Aesthetics) and Mark Whiteley (Consultant Surgeon and Director of The Whiteley Clinic) waiting to make the presentations of Trophy and Champagne

Richard Ballard (Guest), Dr Tony Lopez (Consultant Radiologist and Director of The Imaging Clinic) with Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics)

The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes at Goodwood, 27th August 2011





Vicki Smith (Director Absolute Aesthetics) and Graham Smith (RT-Design and Event Organiser of The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes)

Tom (our Waiter) with Richard Ballard (our Guest)

2,000th registration on VeinsScreening.co.uk

This week we had our 2,000th person registering on the veins screening website (http://www.veinsscreening.co.uk/).


The veins screening website is the first interactive website that screens people with leg problems and tells them whether their problems might be due to vein problems or not. People register and then answer a series of questions that identify the chances that their problems are due to varicose veins or other venous conditions.

At the end of the questionnaire, the website gives the person an opinion about their symptoms and then recommends what they should do about their problem.p

Veinsscreening.co.uk is free and open to anyone to use.

The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes - Goodwood, Saturday 27th Aug - Channel 4

We are delighted to be sponsoring The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes at Goodwood this coming Saturday:

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/11/08/19/RACING_Week_Aug_22-28.html&BID=465

This year will be the third year in a row that The Whiteley Clinic has sponsored a horse race at Goodwood - and the third year in a row that it will be televised by Channel 4 racing.

Mark Whiteley and his guests will be at Goodwood to watch the race and to present the prizes.

We wish the best of luck to anyone who wants to put a wager on The Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes.

Over 50,000 views of The Whiteley Clinic You Tube Videos

In the last 3 months, the total number of views of The Whiteley Clinic You Tube Videos has risen by over 30,000, taking the total to over 50,000 views.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWhiteleyClinic

With our Aesthetic Division, Absolute Aesthetics, we have now had over 65,000 views of our videos.

Uncomfortable Varicose Veins cured by The Whiteley Protocol TM

A lovely lady who had been suffering with uncomfortable and unsightly varicose veins attended The Whiteley Clinic.

She was treated by Mr Barrie Price using techniques from The Whiteley Protocol TM with an excellent result.

Hello Magazine - Mark Whiteley featured in "Hello" Magazine this month

Mark Whiteley and The Whiteley Clinic are featured in Hello Magazine this month (August 2011).

In a full page article in the Health Section on Varicose Veins, under the title of "Vein Hope", Mark Whiteley is quoted talking about his approach to local anaesthetic "keyhole" varicose vein surgery.

Hello - 1st August 2011, Page 112.

Testimonial about pelvic vein embolisation and radiofrequency closure of varicose veins

One of the most commonly asked questions .....

Dr Luke Matar from Perth, Australia completes endovenous training at The Whiteley Clinic

Dr Luke Matar completed his Endovenous Training at The Whiteley Clinic this week.

Pictured above with Mr Barrie Price (left) and Mr Mark Whiteley (right) Dr Luke Matar is an interventional radiologist with an interest in treating varicose veins. He practices in Perth, Australia.

During his training, Luke underwent lectures into the new understanding of venous physiology as well as the new concepts of venous treatments.

He observed, then assisted and finally performed EVLA (endovenous laser), RFiTT (radiofrequency), phlebectomy, and foam sclerotherapy.

As with all of the doctors and nurses that train at The Whiteley Clinic through The Clinical Exchange courses, Luke will have open access to our expertise in the future by e-mail and web link - and will be a member of the new College of Phlebology to be launched soon.

For more information about courses see: www.TheClinicalExchange.com

Want to get to Medical School? Open Day this Saturday for the Pre-Med Taster Course

This Saturday, The Clinical Exchange in Guildford is having an open day to show students and parents the Pre-Med Taster Course.

This course, that runs weekly from September to November and January to March each year, is aimed at school or college students who want to go to Medical School.

Taught by Consultants and General Practitioners, the course covers a wide variety of practical and theory subjects - and gives the delegates one-to-one interviews at the end of their course.

Each delegate gets a certificate whcih can be included in the personal statement when appying for a place at Medical School.

The open day is 11 am to 3 pm this Saturday 2nd July.

Course information: http://www.theclinicalexchange.com/courses/premed-taster-course-2

New website explaining phlebitis

Phlebitis is one of the most incorrectly diagnosed venous conditions.

Many doctors and nurses incorrectly diagnose any redness around the ankles as "phelbitis", and then incorrectly treat - often with antibiotics which have no place in treating phlebitis.

This website explains phlebitis, how to diagnose it correctly and how to treat it.

http://www.phlebitis.co.uk/

Video of World's First ELSA - Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation

This video features the world's first ELSA procedure (Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation) performed by Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic.

Lymphoedema and cellulitis patient

5,000 th Local Anaesthetic Procedure at The Whiteley Clinic

This morning saw the 5,000 th Local Anaesthetic Procedure at The Whiteley Clinic in Guildford.

Mr Tim Watkins pictured above with the team (Vascular Technologist Charlie Harrison, Sister Carrie Wheeler, Staff Nurse Rosemary Hudson and Surgeon Mark Whiteley) is pictured having just had Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) to both legs.

As with all local anaesthetic walk-in walk-out surgery performed at The Whiteley Clinic, Mr Watkins was walking home 30 minutes later.

Having performed over 5,000 general anaesthetic endovenous procedures from 1999 - 2005, and now 5000 procedure under local anaesthetic procedures since 2005, this total of cases keeps The Whiteley Clinic as one of the most experienced clinics in endovenous or "keyhole" vein surgery in the world.

The Great Vein Scandal

Title of a new book coming from Mark Whiteley, excerpts from it appear in The Leg Room blog:

http://thelegroom.blogspot.com/2011/06/great-vein-scandal.html

Mark Whiteley speaking at ISSS in Denmark this weekend

This weekend, Mark Whiteley will be presenting his research into Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) and his own development Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation (ELSA) for axillary hyperhidrosis (armpit sweating) at an international conference in Denmark.

The conference, the ISSS (International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery) specialises in surgery on the sympathetic nervous system - that controls sweating.

For more information see http://lasersweatablation.blogspot.com/

Vogue - July issue - Mark Whiteley to be featured

In the July 2011 edition of Vogue, Mark Whiteley is featured as one of the doctors in an article written by Kate Morris in the Vogue Beauty section.

The article covers several treatments for different conditions - and Mark is included for his treatment of Thread Veins of the legs using Foam Sclerotherapy to treat the underlying cause of the thread veins.

Mark Whiteley's Lecture scored 4.32 out of 5 - "Excellent Presentation"

We have just received the following delegate feedback data from Mark Whiteley's lecture at the recent PULSE Seminar:

Presentation Score: Out of a possible 5* your score was 4.32
*Ratings: 5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3=Satisfactory 2=Poor 1= Below Average
Presentation specific comments:

- Excellent presentation
- Very informative
- Excellent – Practical
- Enjoyed initial management outline – tools for use in practice
- Good presentation and subject

Overall comments from delegates you might find interesting:

- Good range of topics and very helpful for good practice
- Best set of notes I’ve ever had – clear, concise and comprehensive
- Very useful – thank you!

- Overall excellent relevance of content and practical ideas to implement into practice

Completion of bespoke Endovenous Course at The Whiteley Clinic

Today sees the completion of a very successful bespoke Endovenous Course at The Whiteley Clinic, run by The Clinical Exchange.

Dr Hussein Safar and Dr Abdulaziz Al-Muzaini, leading vascular surgeons in Kuwait, joined The Whiteley Clinic team for the whole range of endovenous procedures including EVLA (laser), RFiTT / RFA (Radiofrequency), TRLOP (perforator vein Closure), ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy and microsclerotherapy.

In addition, we discussed the latest research into how venous problems occur and also the latest treatments for veins and leg ulcers - particluarly complex recurrent varicose veins that had been treated elsewhere using more dated techniques and had recurred.

As with all of the visitors to The Whiteley Clinic courses, we will be keeping in close contact with our new friends in Kuwait providing advice and support whenever needed.

Mark Whiteley speaking at Pulse Dermatology Seminar

Tomorrow, Thursday 12th May, Mark Whiteley will be giving a guest lecture at the Pulse dermatology seminar about Hyperhidrosis.

He will be talking about the causes and treatments - including his new treatments LSA (Laser Sweat Ablation) and ELSA (Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation).

More details of the event and a downloadable timetable can be found at:

http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=19&storycode=4127931&navcode=1240

Mark Whiteley speaking at Endovenous Forum in Barcelona

Tomorrow afternoon, Mark Whiteley will be giving an invited talk at the Endovenous Forum at 9th International Symposium on Endovascular Therapies in Barcelona as part of the faculty of the meeting http://site2011.atlantacongress.org/ponentes

His talk will be "Ablation techniques for perforator vein incompetence: Methods and results".

In it, he will present the TRLOP (TRansLuminal Occlusion of Perforator) technique that Mark and Judy Holdstock invented in 1999 and the results of the TRLOP technique used with different catheter devices.

He will also explain that PAP (Perforator Ablation Procedure) that "appeared" in the USA in about 2004, following a talk the Mark gave in Miami, is essentially exactly the same procedure.

Therefore to save confusion, it would be sensible if the original name for the procedure was used - TRLOP.

Mark will also be presenting some comparative data between different Radiofrequency devices and Lasers showing which are best to use with TRLOP to ablate incompetent perforating veins.

Whiteley Clinic research fellow presents at National meeting

George Badham, one of the Whiteley Clinic Summer Research Fellows from 2010, presented his research today at a National meeting in London.

His research was looking at how to optimise our treatment of Varicose Veins using the new RFiTT device from Celon and Olympus.

This device, that has been used for varicose vein surgery in Europe for some years, has only had success rates of about 90% - which is not good enough for The Whiteley Clinic. It has also associated with difficulty in treating due to the device sticking.

George Badham's research was to look into Mark Whiteley's Theory that the device was fine, but the technique that was being used was wrong.

Using a bench top model, George Badham showed not only that the current technique is flawed but if The Whiteley Clinic method of using RFiTT is used, all of the problems are overcome.

This work has been submitted for publication now - the reference for today's presentation:

Annual Spring Meeting of the Venous Forum of The Royal Society of Medicine – London, April 2011

An in Vitro Study to Optimise the Treatment of Varicose Veins with RFiTT
GE Badham, SM Strong, MS Whiteley

Grazia Magazine - "Can't recommend Mark Whiteley at The Whiteley Clinic enough"

The current Grazia Magazine has a Health and Beauty section written by Rose Beer and Angelica Hermon.

In the article they talk about different tips and treatments for legs and conditions affecting legs.

With regards veins (varicose veins and spider veins) they say that ".. we can't recommend Mark Whiteley at The Whiteley Clinic enough".

Mark Whiteley in The Times - Laser Sweat Ablation for Hyperidrosis and Bromhidrosis

Today in the Times, there is an article on Mark Whiteley and the operation he has been developing for under-arm sweating and smell called Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) - The Times 2 - Body & Soul, Page 8 and 9.

This article concentrates on 2 patients recently treated by Mark at The Whiteley Clinic. One had LSA for axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating from the under-arms) and axillary bromhidrosis (abnormally bad smelling sweat from the arm-pits).

It explains how Mark and his research fellow, Sophie Strong, have been developing the LSA operation using different experiments and techniques to improve the results.

Links: http://www.lasersweatablation.co.uk/ and http://lasersweatablation.blogspot.com/

Mark Whiteley lecturing at The Charing Cross Vascular Course

Mark Whiteley is lecturing today at the office-based venous surgery course at The 33rd Charing Cross Vascular Course.

Mark ran a rolling lecture session with Kieran Mcride from the Scottish Vein Centre and Steve Elias from the USA.

"Best for Legs" - "10/10" - Tatler 2011

Mark Whiteley was absolutely delighted to be included in the Tatler Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2011 that came out this week.

Mark was featured in 2 different areas of the guide.

The first was under "Best for Legs" where he was described as "We call Mark Whiteley Spiderman, on account of his superhero-like ability to erase thread veins" - and his new interactive vein screening website was featured - www.veinsscreening.co.uk.

The second in the guide featuring Mark Whiteley was under the title of "Veiny Legs" where Mark's work on perfecting the RFiTT treatment of veins was noted - with Tatler giving him 10/10 for his results. 

The Tatler Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2011 is available now.

World's first ELSA - Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation

This morning Mark Whiteley performed the world's first ELSA - Endoscopic Laser Sweat Ablation.

Having performed the first Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) in the UK as a permanent cure for under arm sweating in March 2009, Mark and his team at The Whiteley Clinic have been modifying and improving the LSA technique over the last 2 years.

Today saw the unveiling of the latest development - ELSA. Using a keyhole surgery or "endoscopic" camera, Mark and his team were able to monitor the Laser Sweat Ablation procedure, making sure that the treatment was effective as possible.

ELSA should continue to improve the results of this permanent, walk-in walk-out procedure to stop underarm sweating.

Expert Beauty - Spring 2011

Mark Whiteley was featured in Expert Beauty Magazine - Spring 2011 - for his work on Varicose Veins.

This new magazine, available in WH Smiths, and also with a Facebook page under (Expert Beauty Official) is run by doctors and specialists in the medical and aesthetics industry.

As such it is an authoritative magazine containing articles and information of great interest and accuracy. It should grow to be a very useful magazine to anyone who wants to have any aesthetic or cosmetic work done.

Pre-Medical School Taster Course at The Clinical Exchange - March 2011

Last night we completed the Spring 2011 pre-medical school taster course held at The Clinical Exchange in Guildford.

The photograph above shows Mark Whiteley (left), Consultant Gynaecologist Sovra Whitcroft (middle) and Consultant Vascular Surgeon Mr Barrie Price (right) with some of the delegates who passed the course.

The course entailed one evening a week for 8 weeks, with lectures on medical subjects, hands on experience of stitching, injecting, taking blood, ultrasound, and mock medical school interviews.

For more information see Pre Med Taster Course on

http://www.facebook.com/PremedTasterCourse  

Sunday Times Article - Mark Whiteley quoted

Mark Whiteley was quoted today in the Sunday Times (The Sunday Times, 6th March 2011, Page 7 - "Chill out, chubby: ultrasound and freezing to end yo-yo diets").

Mark and his colleague, Vicki Smith director of Absolute Aesthetics, have been the UK centre for a multi-centre international trial of Liposonix over the last year.

Liposonix is a HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) machine that has been designed to destroy fat deposits on the abdomen non-invasively. It is not used for removing large mounts of fat - only dieting or liposuction will do that. However for stubborn areas of fat on the belly, or for love handles, the HIFU can be used to destroy these fat cells and therefore allow body countouring.

Mark Whiteley has been investigating the use of Liposonix for over a year and has presented his work at IMCAS in Paris in 2010 and recently at The Royal Society of Medicine (see earlier in this blog).

For maore information see: http://www.ultrasoundliposuction.co.uk/

Zimbe!

We are proud to be sponsoring a production of Zimbe! at Guildford as part of the Guildford Music Festival on 26th March this year.

For more information http://www.guildfordinternationalmusicfestival.co.uk

Money raised from this event will be used for the Disability Challengers Charity and to support the Nyumbani children's home in Kenya.

For more information about the music of Zimbe! - visit http://www.zimbe.net

Guest Speaker at the Interventional Cosmetics - Recent Advances and Controversies Meeting

Yesterday Mark Whiteley was a guest speaker at:

3rd Annual meeting of the ICG-RSM
Interventional cosmetics: Recent advances and controversies at the Royal Society of Medicine in London.

His talk was:

"New advances in non-surgical lipolysis - methods and machines"

At the same meeting, two research posters were presented by the researchers at The Whiteley Clinic and its aesthetic division, Absolute Aesthetics:

"One year experience of Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) for Axillary Hyperhidrosis"
Sophie Strong, Mark Whiteley

"Ultrasound changes of adipose tissue following treatment with HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) using the Liposonix System" 
George Edward Badham, Victoria Carolyn Smith, Mark Steven Whiteley