A light-emitting diode and microneedling case study for a facial injury

A Silvery Blue light-emitting diode (LED) device and microneedling protocol was used to treat the patient..

Reflecting on acne scarring for Acne Awareness Month

Acne scarring can be prevented by switching off the inflammation with appropriate medical treatments. Patients with nodulocystic acne and skin of colour are at increased risk of scarring and should be...

Attitudes toward cosmetic procedures: a comparative study

This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to compare attitudes toward cosmetic procedures in its applicants and non-applicants in Rafsanjan, Iran. The study population included all applicants...

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

It is still unclear as to why late-onset inflammatory adverse events sometimes occur following treatment with dermal fillers. It is suspected that these events may be a result of various factors,...

Burnout—not another mental health buzzword?

The term burnout actually originated in the 1970s when the American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger first coined the phrase when diagnosing the crippling exhaustion felt by medical professionals....

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...