Establishing a miscrosclerotherapy practice: the questions you've never asked

A leading light in the world of aesthetic nursing, Emma Davies (RGN, NMP) co-founded both the British Association of Aesthetic Nurses (BACN) and the British Association of Sclerotherapists (BAS), as well as being Chair of the BACN until 2014. She has worked tirelessly to champion the interests of aesthetic nurses, drive best practice and improve patient safety, and has been recognised by numerous awards and plaudits, including ‘Aesthetic Nurse of The Year 2012’, the ‘Services to Industry’ awards by Cosmetic News Magazine and Tatler's ‘Top 10 list of Aesthetic Nurses’ in 2016.

‘A happy accident’ is how Davies describes her beginnings in microsclerotherapy.

Starting out in the embryonic field of aesthetics in 1998 by providing collagen injections, Davies was keen to add to her treatment menu and was encouraged by a mentor to train in the treatment of leg veins. Between 40 and 50% of the adult population suffer from unsightly leg veins, and there is generally no treatment offered by the NHS, as this is considered to be a ‘cosmetic’ concern.