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Research Roundup

Research into exosomes—tiny, sac-resembling structures formed inside cells—is growing rapidly. Exosomes transfer information between cells by delivering signalling molecules. With regard to its use,...

Updates from the BACN

‘Working in the NHS you're part of a huge organisation that not only provides safe, evidence based practice, but a community of peers whom you look up to and learn from. Working privately in your...

Setting the record straight : the next steps for licensing in England's aesthetics sector

» [The enactment of a new licencing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England] is crucial, as when performed badly, procedures can cause infection, allergic reactions, disfigurement,...

Fathers at work: a discussion of paternal rights in the workplace

Han-Son Lee, the founder of Daddilife.com, an online community that aims to support fathers, has noticed this change in roles. Back in May 2019, Daddilife conducted research - with a project entitled...

Just start: ending procrastination

Moore (2018) summarised procrastination as a normal reaction when we fear a threat to our sense of independence or worth and as a method to avoid difficult situations. We end up doing anything other...

Perspectives in aesthetic nursing: new ones introduced and old ones revisited

The Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition (ACE) that took place recently in London is an exciting reminder of the future in aesthetics, both product- and research-wise. Each exhibitor took pride in...

Safety, tolerability and efficacy of incobotulinumtoxinA for the long-term treatment of upper facial lines

IncobotulinumtoxinA is a botulinum neurotoxin type A formulation, which markedly differs from other formulations currently approved in the UK for aesthetic treatment of upper facial lines (ie,...

A qualitative exploration of pre-wedding body image concerns in UK brides

The qualitative data from the surveys and interviews was transcribed and analysed using the reflexive thematic analysis guidelines of Braun and Clarke (2006, 2013, 2021). Two main themes were...

Anti-ageing technology: current developments and food for thought

Ageing is the accumulative result of epigenetic dysregulation (how DNA is organised), coupled with genetic mutations that take place over time. Interestingly, the key to crack this code relies on...

A look back on Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition (ACE) 2023

Aside from multiple rows of vibrant stands (many featuring technology standing at the forefront of the industry), another highlight of ACE was the series of well-received educational sessions. This...

Research Roundup

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been used by doctors to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition wherein pain is sensed in the hands and fingers when pressure is applied on the wrist...

Gambling with aesthetics: the hidden challenges of illicit advertising

» A number of practitioners choose to promote the use of prescription-only medicines (POMs) through advertising and social media channels, although all prescription-only medicines are regulated in...

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