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Introducing our first quarterly issue

The wait is over. You hold in your hands (or view on your screens) a rather special issue of the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing – our very first quarterly edition. We have decided to give the way we do...

Achieving natural facial harmonisation: a clinical review of Restylane facial filler

Restylane, a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler, is widely used in aesthetic...

AMWC Monaco 2025: The leading event for aesthetic innovation

Each year, AMWC draws more than 15,000 delegates from all over the world. Featuring the largest exhibition area in the industry, as well as livestreamed sessions directly from the event hosted on the...

A comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation with Neauvia smart combination therapy

The patient, a 74-year-old female with no prior treatment with dermal fillers, attended the clinic to address several concerns related to aging and overall skin health. The patient reported...

Comparing collagen stimulators and hyaluronic acids fillers: Ellansé vs MaiLi

CMC is a natural material derived from cellulose; it is not cross-linked, and is nontoxic. It is a recognised pharmaceutical excipient.

Body contouring: a sculptural art

There is logic in the combination of fat removal combined with fat addition. We all aim for certain body proportions, which are dictated by fashion, personal preferences, and scientifically determined...

When is the right time to introduce energy-based treatments into your clinic?

What if you could access the latest device technologies on a subscription basis? No large upfront capital outlay, flexibility to adapt with the latest trends and patient desires, and a whole sphere of...

Manipulating the menopause: unveiling the benefits, pitfalls and imperatives in a complex landscape

The menopausal transition is a profound and intricate phase in a woman's life, marked by biological, psychological and hormonal changes.

Wigmore Presents 2024

Held at the Royal College of Physicians on 20th and 21st April, the third Wigmore Presents featured a roster of renowned speakers over two days of insightful talks and workshops. This years ’ agenda...

Your free revalidation toolkit

A free revalidation portfolio and CPD resource for nurses and midwives.

Editor's pick

It's time to rethink ethics in aesthetics

It is essential that across the aesthetics industry, we are ensuring the education and training provided to practitioners is of the highest quality and meets stringent medical standards.

A guide to topical retinoids

Retinoids have recently come under scrutiny due to recent changes in European Union (EU) cosmetics regulations where the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that ‘overall...

Maximise your day, every day: a two part productivity boost for aesthetic nurses

Good time management can lead to increased wellbeing and a positive mental attitude, enhanced efficiency, better business results, improved work-life balance, reduced stress, better decision-making,...

Well-earned awards and new initiatives

The BACN proudly took home the DermaFocus Award for Best Initiative/Strategic Project in Aesthetics which is a piece of work submitted by the BACN to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding...

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Supervision and cosmetic licensing

By exercising personal and professional accountability, it follows that the individual must oversee the outcome of the delegated task, making themselves available to assist and support as necessary,...

PRO XN Antioxidant Therapy: Elevate Your Skin's Defense

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Considering the psychology behind aesthetics

Psychology is an important area of consideration in the aesthetics industry, but one that is not always given the space for discussion that it deserves.

Leading with the chin: facial rejuvenation of the lower third

Anatomically, the chin, or ‘Mentum’, is defined as the frontal portion of the mandible, which is the anatomical line of fusion between the two embryologically distinct halves of the mandible...

The transformative power of gender-affirming healthcare: recommendations for effective treatment

Aesthetic interventions, whether surgical or not, are said to be an important step in the treatment of gender dysphoria in transitioning individuals, with the overarching treatment goal being lasting...

Is it possible for a procedure to be just ‘skin deep’?

Body image development is a complex, psychological and physical process. It is impacted by several factors from peer, parental to media influences as well as interpersonal experiences..

Unlocking your professional potential: the art of public speaking in aesthetic medicine

You may believe that you do not need to embrace public speaking when your primary focus is providing safe, effective aesthetic treatments, but do not rule out how effective public speaking can be when...

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Managing employee social media posts

» The evolution of social media has transformed how employees share their workplace experiences, and what was once confined to casual coffee chats with friends now finds a public platform online...

Research Roundup

One of the main types of treatment for acne is topical retinoids such as tretinoin, tazarotene, and adapalene. These are usually recommended for the treatment of mild to moderate acne..

Continuing the journey towards the achievement of public protection, safeguarding and regulatory oversight

As we proceed into 2024 we are becoming increasingly aware that the Westminster Government is engaging actively to consult on how best to design and implement a new system of licensing laws across...

The importance of prescribing

Being an independent nurse prescriber has become increasingly important for nurses who work within medical aesthetics, for both the welfare of our patients and for our patient management..

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