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...

Hypertrophic scar management

Since the 1950s, many scar assessment tools have been developed for burn scar assessment. The number of scar assessment tools available attests to the difficulty of finding one appropriate instrument....

Getting the most out of attending aesthetic conferences

Although it is common to leave conference planning to the last minute, there are many benefits to planning in advance. You may have pre-booked your ticket and pencilled the date in your diary, but...

Research Roundup

Many people globally reported losing their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19..

Effective evidence gathering for stress-free clinic inspections

When inspecting your clinic, the CQC wants to ensure you meet the fundamental standards and key lines of enquiry (KLOE) as set out in their guidance. Five questions are asked, which guide their...

There is no ‘I’ in team: how to support coworkers through their mental health struggles

The NHS defines mental illnesses, or mental health disorders, as various conditions that affect an individual’s mood, behaviour, feelings, thoughts and how they interact with others. This can affect...

Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine World Congress