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Safety, tolerability and efficacy of incobotulinumtoxinA for the long-term treatment of upper facial lines

IncobotulinumtoxinA is a botulinum neurotoxin type A formulation, which markedly differs from other formulations currently approved in the UK for aesthetic treatment of upper facial lines (ie,...

A qualitative exploration of pre-wedding body image concerns in UK brides

The qualitative data from the surveys and interviews was transcribed and analysed using the reflexive thematic analysis guidelines of Braun and Clarke (2006, 2013, 2021). Two main themes were...

Anti-ageing technology: current developments and food for thought

Ageing is the accumulative result of epigenetic dysregulation (how DNA is organised), coupled with genetic mutations that take place over time. Interestingly, the key to crack this code relies on...

A look back on Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition (ACE) 2023

Aside from multiple rows of vibrant stands (many featuring technology standing at the forefront of the industry), another highlight of ACE was the series of well-received educational sessions. This...

Research Roundup

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been used by doctors to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition wherein pain is sensed in the hands and fingers when pressure is applied on the wrist...

Gambling with aesthetics: the hidden challenges of illicit advertising

» A number of practitioners choose to promote the use of prescription-only medicines (POMs) through advertising and social media channels, although all prescription-only medicines are regulated in...

Ready for spring at the BACN

With spring well and truly upon us, here at the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) we have had a busy and productive start to 2023, preparing for another exciting year ahead. Our national...

Is Instagram encouraging skin infections? Here are four pillars for nurses to follow

It seems like common sense, but the practitioner can act as an infection threat if they themselves are not adhering to the fundamentals of healthcare protocols. Instagram has made the industry...

Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations and its applications in aesthetic nursing

Using Peplau's Interpersonal Theory, the psychological aspect of the patients can be addressed. Peplau is an advocate of allocating quality time with a patient so that practitioners can surmise their...

How to avoid the wage spiral

A director at law firm Walker Morris, Lucy Gordon, is aware of the current issues for both companies and employees..

Anti-ageing drugs

Since the theory of ageing as a process in which oxidative stress led to accumulation of damage of the cellular environment over time, first proposed by Harman (1956), we have seen an exponential...

Vascular occlusion

Once emergency treatment has been commenced in the clinic, it is important to refer the patient into an appropriate specialist ophthalmologist, stroke physician etc for ongoing care via emergency...

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