The aesthetic specialism

Sharon Bennett Anything treated with botulinum toxin and dermal filler is classified to be a disease

It is with great joy that I can say that the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) reached 1000 members, for the first time ever, in May 2021, and membership has continued to grow since. We have put this down to a number of reasons, including the success of the support and guidance that the BACN provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the incredible work of the head office team on the development of the monthly virtual sponsored webinars, peer group meetings and the Instagram live interviews. In addition to this, we have a hugely experienced management committee of nurses and regional leads, who are scholars and experts in particular fields and are so giving and generous in their time and knowledge.

In March 2021, the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) published a 10-point plan (JCCP, 2021), laying out the goals it seeks in terms of regulating the aesthetics sector, and the BACN submitted a response, which can be found in the members section of the BACN website.