Patrick Bowler
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Dr. Patrick J. Bowler MB.BS LRCP MRCS DRCOG (Born 9 April 1950) is a Cosmetic Physician and Laser Surgeon. He Co-founded The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors and has become known for his guest appearances on both television and radio, as well as being the first man to introduce idebenone to a skin care range.
[edit] Career
After growing up in Brentwood Essex, Dr. Patrick Bowler qualified in 1974 at the London Hospital Medical College at the Royal London Hospital, entering General Practice in 1978. He developed an interest in Dermatology and since 1986 has been in part time and from 1998 full time private practice, specialising in non-surgical aesthetic skin treatments. In 1993 he co-founded Cosmeceuticals Ltd, a company distributing AHA (Alpha hydroxy acid) products under the trade names of MD Formulations and MD Forte into private clinics, pharmacies and beauty salons. In the UK he became recognised as an expert in AHA’s writing in professional magazines and often quoted in the national press.
In January 2001 Dr Bowler co-founded The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors to develop physician training in the UK of non-surgical cosmetic treatments and providing the public with updated information and a list of qualified, experienced doctors. He has been Chairman of the Association from 2001–2007, and was on the panels of advisors to the Health Care Commission as it sought to regulate the non-surgical cosmetic industry in 2005. Dr. Bowler remains actively involved in training new doctors in cosmetic techniques. He runs training workshops in the cosmetic use of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) for Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons and Physicians. Doctors visit his practice from all over Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Dr Bowler has performed extensive research into the effects of antioxidants on the skin, which led to the launch of his own skin care range Vitage in September 2004. It was the first skin care range to introduce idebenone, the most powerful antioxidant and cell protector to be discovered in 2004.
Dr Bowler is frequently quoted on skin and cosmetic problems in the national papers and magazines and regularly appears on national TV on news/current affairs shows including CNN and BBC Breakfast, Five News and consumer programmes such as LK Today, GMTV and UK Living. He has appeared on the Channel 4 series 10 Years Younger, Who’ll Age Worst on UKTV Style, and Extreme Makeover UK on Living TV. His book The Nervous Girls Guide to Nip & Tuck was published by Harper Thornsons in May 2006.
[edit] Awards / Credentials
- Cosmetic Physician and Laser Surgeon
- Co-Founder: British Association of Cosmetic Doctors
- Chairman: British Association of Cosmetic Doctors
- Member: American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
- Member: European Association of Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology
- Medical Director: Cosmeceuticals Ltd & Court House Clinic Group
