Treating a gummy smile

A gummy smile (GS) is defined as excessive maxillary gingival display (the amount of gingivae showing from the zenith of the crown to the lower curtain of the upper lip) during smiling or laughing,...

Celebrating National Healthy Skin Month this November

While I am shocked that we are already publishing the penultimate issue of the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing (JAN) this year, November brings with it the busiest time of the year for medical aesthetic...

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that has a huge impact on patients and their quality of life. It is unclear if both patients and clinicians have the same perception and understanding of...

Tear trough rejuvenation using Restylane Eyelight

Before deciding to treat the tear trough area, it is important to have a system for patient selection. The author's preferred grading system for the tear trough area is Belhaouari et al's (2014)...

Going from strength to strength as aesthetic nurses and an association

Peer support is also a must, as many aesthetic nurses work in isolation (Baker, 2020). It can help to develop the role of the aesthetic nurse and promote learning. The British Association of Cosmetic...

An evaluative report of the practice of mentoring for nurses in aesthetic medicine

It is important to understand the lack of regulation in aesthetic medicine in order to critically analyse and evaluate the role of the mentor within this specialism. Following Keogh's (2013) review of...

Are advertisements on social media ethical, honest, truthful and, more importantly, legal?

While many were taking a break this summer, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee on Advertising Practice (CAP) were working hard. They published many new rulings that will affect...

Moving on

Jessica Booz, a partner, and commercial property solicitor at at Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV), says that a leaseholder has the options of assignment, subletting and the use of any break clauses that...

Start premarketing your brand

Premarketing is about promoting a brand and journey while creating a product. It is a chance for the business owner to talk about their brand and themself and share some of the behind-the-scenes on...

Why mobile user experience is critical for aesthetic businesses in 2022 and beyond

Statistics from Perficient.com (2020) show that over 70% of websites visitors in the beauty sector are using a mobile, and Google data shows that over 60% of all Google searches are done on a mobile...

Together again to celebrate the nursing profession

Non-surgical treatment options for the neck and décolletage

There are numerous topical agents that improve skin quality and appearance. The problem for both the clinician and patient is that the choice is extensive. The most important, and often overlooked,...