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Nurturing growth, championing longevity medicine and maintaining standards

I am delighted to introduce myself as one of the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing's two new Consultant Editors. The second Consultant Editor joining our freshly forged duo is Tracey Dennison, who will...

The dual power of Alma Hybrid™: integrating ablative and non-ablative lasers for superior outcomes

The Alma Hybrid™ system's effectiveness in skin rejuvenation and scar revision...

Chin and jawline augmentation: a frontier of aesthetic medicine

Dermal fillers are second only to botulinum toxin as the most popular non-invasive aesthetic treatments, with hyaluronic acid (HA) and calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA and CaHA(+)) ranking as the most...

BAMAN autumn updates

We returned with our dedicated and largest annual aesthetic nurses conference to the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on the 26th and 27th of September. We curated an outstanding agenda with many skilled...

The ‘less is more’ approach: highlighting the benefits of poly-L-lactic acid filler as a treatment option

Poly-L-lactic acid filler is a sterile, injectable, biocompatible, biodegradable material that is made of small particles of a synthetic polymer named ‘poly-L-lactic acid’ (PLLA),...

Ingredient focus: niacinamide

Cigdem Kemal Yilmaz is a chemical engineer, skincare formulator, skincare science educator and founder of Skin Masterclass. She graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering from the...

Case study: proXN

ProXN has made a notable impression in the UKI, earning a peer-nomination for a Safety in Beauty Award for Best Topical Skincare within its first year. This prestigious recognition underscores proXN's...

Mesotherapy: solution or snake oil?

» Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive method of drug delivery that consists of multiple intradermal or subcutaneous injections of a mixture of compounds in minute doses « .

Motivations for surgery to the nose

» The material event of trauma presents a dissonance of belief, which the bodymind may not easily absorb. In some individuals, this forces a temporal splitting between present and past, in which...

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RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has established itself as a trusted and efficient treatment for regenerative skin healing and rejuvenation, leveraging the power of autologous blood enriched with various...

Intimate wellness: expanding the scope of aesthetic nurses

Intimate wellness is by no means a new concept, encompassing genitourinary, sexual and psychosexual health from a holistic perspective. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines guideposts for...

The suitability of AI in dermatology for enhanced skin care

In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid advancement and is increasingly becoming a cornerstone in the evolution of healthcare (Holzinger et al. 2019).

The JCCP's current position on future education and training standards/competencies and routes to qualification

NHS England advise on their website that ‘We (Health Education England) have concluded our mandate for developing education and training standards for non-surgical cosmetic interventions. The Joint...

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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...

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...

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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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