The Nightingale Treatment: beautifully rewarding frontline NHS staff

COVID-19 update: working together and flattening the curve

For those who are in self-isolation, there are a plethora of websites and webinars offering online teaching. Check out the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) Facebook or Instagram pages for...

Be safe, be strong and stay connected: reinventing your patient communications

‘What is the best way to engage with and communicate with patients during this time?’ .

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: maximising the prospects of a successful claim

Firstly, to take part in the scheme, employers will be required to submit information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about those employees that have been furloughed and their earnings through a new...

Perfect your battle cry

Techniques for hand rejuvenation with fillers in aesthetic practice

When first assessing the hand, it is important to perform a general assessment including normal function and anatomy. Look for symmetry, muscle movement and strength, sensation and use the Allen's...

Botulinum toxins in the treatment of migraines

The word ‘migraine’ derives from the Greek word ‘hemicrania’ (imikrania; ημικρ ανία), which means ‘half the skull’, as, typically, most patients have unilateral headaches. With the new diagnosis...

Empowering the woman: a comprehensive model of sexual anti-ageing

The different laser and RF methods touting female satisfaction from successful vaginal rejuvenation stand against the strict comments from a number of federal agencies and medical associations..

Understanding body image from a psychosocial stance: how this connects with patients requesting cosmetic procedures

The key to understanding why specific individuals request cosmetic procedures lies in understanding how relationships with the body and body image are developed. Body image development is a complex...

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

It is well publicised that there is a protective effect of ultraviolet (UV) light against malignancies. This was documented by the World Health Organization in its 2006 publication on the global...

BACN update and response to the COVID-19 pandemic

All the BACN HQ team will be working remotely from home. This will not affect any of our day-to-day services. Please continue to call the BACN should you need to and, as per normal, calls will be...

How to create a strong aesthetic clinic marketing campaign

» Creating quality, engaging and on-brand content is a critical success factor in any clinic PR and marketing strategy … it requires proper planning and resourcing « .