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...

The key elements of a national aesthetic treatment licensing regime

‘The APPG recommends that the Government introduces a national licensing scheme to govern the oversight of advanced aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic treatments, such as Botox, dermal fillers,...

To post, or not to post—that is the question

Medical aesthetics businesses and brands have always had to tread carefully when advertising, especially concerning prescription-only medications (POM) such as botulinum toxin. Social media promotion...

Keeping your finger on the pulse of your business: now is the time for a practice health check

Patient retention is key to running a successful practice—you do not want a sieve! Generating new enquiries is costly, and it is a numbers game. It is not just receiving the enquiry; it is ensuring...

Socially acceptable behaviour

Inappropriate use of social media by employees can carry dangers for any business, and the main risk is reputational damage to the business. Other key dangers of social media use include:.