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Aesthetic practitioners' professionalism on social media: a cause for concern

For business purposes, social media platforms serve as a powerful tool, providing a cost-effective marketing strategy that can build a provider's reputation and bring in business leads (Lewis, 2013)....

A brief overview of current proposed changes and the legalities of advertising prescription-only medicines

On a more serious note, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect upon the issue of advertising within the scope of aesthetic practice. Although the law clearly states that it is illegal to...

The Health and Care Act and the future licensing of aesthetic practitioners providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures

The new Health and Care Act 2022 gives the Government the power to introduce a licensing scheme for practitioners who operate in England. Work is now underway to decide what the licensing scheme will...

Reflecting on achievements and looking towards a positive future

COVID-19 is still with us and will remain so for some time to come, but, first, a huge pat on the back is due to everyone who has managed to survive in business this past 2 years. I say this with a...

Recommended best practice in insuring non-surgical aesthetic practitioners

The JCCP believes that there is much more that needs to be done to protect both the public and aesthetic practitioners. The JCCP will continue to campaign alongside other key stakeholders for change...

The profits and pitfalls of becoming an independent prescriber

Being an independent prescriber has a positive effect on businesses: not only does it have a financial impact, as the practitioner is no longer paying someone to write their prescriptions, but...

Improving mental health outcomes for aesthetic nurses

Mental illnesses are not visible and often not communicated. Therefore, unmanageable stress must be regarded as a silent threat. Thankfully, there are creative ways to support nursing colleagues and...

Making a high-quality and professional social media profile

One of the first things to consider is what to post and, therefore, what is appropriate and relevant. When posting content, it is a good idea to think about who your audience is and who you are trying...

Tackling colourism and steps towards improving diversity in the aesthetics sector

There are fundamental differences in the anatomy and physiology of non-Caucasian skin, and this is an expanding area of research due to the vast variability within ethnic groups..

Reflection of a clinical emergency

It was the beginning of a busy day in my clinic. Since I began my business in 2018, I have always worked alone, apart from having a virtual assistant who deals with the daily tasks of administration...

Unable to stand still: the necessary rise of the virtual consultation

The virtual consultation/telemedicine is not a new concept: it was first used in the late 1960s as a tool of necessity for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). If people are going...

Disputes in aesthetic practice: what can be done?

I have been involved with the aesthetic medicine and cosmetic laser industry since its modern-day inception back in the early 1990s. At that time, the only dermal filler substance available was bovine...

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