How to get rid of visceral fat: a randomised double-blind clinical trial

The technology used was completed in 2008 by Gerald Pollock and Donald Gilbert. The technology was originally built at the University of London for muscle-wasting conditions and multiple sclerosis,...

Dermal filler migration complications following lip augmentation procedures

Research suggests that hyaluronic acid lip fillers usually last approximately 6–9 months before the host's immune response degrades them (Kopp et al, 2013)..

Following a new technique for thread insertion

A youthful, smooth, blemish-free neck enhances the beauty and aesthetic appeal of the individual in both men and women..

Unmasking the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic

The BACN is in the process of developing a medical model for aesthetic treatments to help in daily clinical practice, spearheaded by one of our highly experienced nurse members..

A sense of professional identity?

So, what do I mean by ‘professional’? It is a term loosely used in conversation, so let us refer to some online definitions:.

A credit to your clinic: steps practitioners can take towards a good report

James McGarva, head of business information at Experian, defines a credit score as a ‘measure of creditworthiness, different factors to understand financial position and the level of financial risk’....

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Initially noted in the 1970s, a huge dermatological concern is antibiotic resistance in acne. The rates of resistance, including the various types of antimicrobials, have shown a variety of...

What to consider when reopening clinics following the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus, a potentially fatal disease and the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic started in December 2019 (Lai et al, 2020). The mode of transmission is primarily through direct contact from person to...

Lockdown, loss and adaptation

Gluteal projection and augmentation using polycaprolactone-based filler: a promising new indication

A case of a 26-year-old woman who was searching for a non-surgical option to give projection and increase perkiness in the gluteal area is presented in Figures 1, 3 and 4. She had a history of two...

Living with Moebius syndrome

While many with Moebius syndrome are psychologically adjusted and lead fulfilled lives, some may experience psychosocial difficulties. Firstly, facial expression serves as way to convey emotional...

Body dysmorphic disorder is important, but are we missing other serious dysmorphias?

Recognised for over a century and given different names over the years, BDD is now defined by the American Psychiatric Association's 5th edition of it Diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM-5) (2013)...

Research Roundup

In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, strict infection control policies are now in place. These measures are expected to stay in place for the foreseeable future..

Preparing for the challenges ahead

Looking to the future: professionalism and the role of the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners

In parallel, the profession of beauty therapists has added some of the practices of the medical specialisms to its own menu, the most noticeable crossover being injectable cosmetics and, in...