The importance of building (and maintaining) trust

‘People buy from people that they know, like and trust’—Bob Burg .

Premises standards

The original task and finish group for the premise standards agreed that self-certification of environments is not sufficient to ensure a safe clinical environment and premises should be regularly...

Movers and takers: do not let secrets walk out the door

There are three general categories of confidential information: general skills and knowledge; confidential information (such as patient lists, financial information and marketing strategies); and...

Improving patients' skin quality using skin boosters in aesthetic practice

During the ageing process, there is a degradation and disorganisation of dermal fibres; collagenesis and elastogenesis are diminished and reduced glycosaminoglycans is observed. These processes result...

‘I am just too old for all this…’

A global approach to skin health and rejuvenation

Before employing any rejuvenation intervention, an in-depth aesthetic consultation must occur to gain a patient's history, discuss goals and create a treatment plan in accordance with their...

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Acne vulgaris is an extremely common condition that usually affects adolescents. This skin condition normally manifests as a facial and upper trunk dermatosis. The authors believe that this population...

When two worlds collide

» As professionals, we must make sure that we take the time to remind ourselves of these guidelines from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Advertising Standards Authority and...

Setting out a vision for strategic action: the next steps

The JCCP and CPSA are sister organisations. The CPSA is an expert group of clinical specialists, with patient/public representation, that prioritises experience, evidence and patient safety. It sets...

The basics of dermatologic ultrasonography for the aesthetic practitioner

The terms ‘ultrasound’ and ‘sonography’ tend to be used interchangeably. Ultrasound is a modality that uses acoustic energy or sound waves above the range of the human ear to create a two-dimensional...

Sharpening your storytelling ability

Joyce Carole Oates is an American writer who has published 58 novels to date and is a Pulitzer Prize finalist. She is a prolific and talented author who taught an undergraduate course on writing short...