Improving mental health outcomes for aesthetic nurses

Mental illnesses are not visible and often not communicated. Therefore, unmanageable stress must be regarded as a silent threat. Thankfully, there are creative ways to support nursing colleagues and...

Onwards and upwards

Over the past year, the BACN has been working on two major projects. First, we have been the updating of the competency framework for aesthetic nurses. As many members know, the role of an aesthetic...

The complaints agenda for the surgical and non-surgical aesthetics market

The JCCP provides a Professional Standards Authority (PSA)-accredited register for the non-surgical aesthetics sector. It offers an informed and legitimate point of enquiry for members of the public...

How aesthetic practitioners can learn from a blockbuster director

James Cameron was born in 1959 in Ontario, Canada. He initially studied Physics at Fullerton College before switching to English and eventually dropping out. He was fascinated by science fiction in...

Super deduction: a financial marvel?

Very simply, the super deduction is a temporary allowance that gives a greater and faster level of tax relief on qualifying expenditure incurred in the 2-year period between 1 April 2021 and 31 March...

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Acne is one of the most common dermatological skin conditions that affects people under the age of 30 years. Over the years, there have been several studies that have demonstrated that nutrition is a...

The age issue

Lower face and lifting treatments

Ageing in the lower face is multifactorial, with atrophy of the fat compartments, as well as their inferior migration, combined with repetitive activity of facial musculature, playing a significant...

Dermal fillers and biofilms: implications for aesthetic clinicians

A biofilm formation is a series of well-regulated steps. To understand the problem that they pose, it is important to understand the mechanism of how they form and function. The bacteria must attach...

All about cellulite: a review of the causes, treatments and new technologies

The causes of cellulite can be classified as multifactorial. Gender, anatomy, genetic susceptibility, hormones, deficiencies in lymphatic drainage and microvasculature are all thought to play in a...

The body image experiences of women working within the aesthetics sector: a thematic analysis of online survey and interview responses

Three themes captured the body image experiences of the women who took part in this study: looking ‘good’ as a necessity for working in the aesthetic sector; the ubiquitous and inevitable nature of...

A light on the horizon?

The board was very sad to say goodbye to our wonderful events manager, Tara Glover. Tara was instrumental in putting together all of our regional meetings and events. Her passion and commitment to the...