Aesthetic Nurses Research Articles

Regulation remains top of the aesthetics agenda

Journal of Aesthetic NursingVol. 5, No. 2 EditorialRegulation remains top of the aesthetics agendaNatasha DevanNatasha DevanSearch for more papers by this authorNatasha DevanPublished Online:7 Mar 2016https://doi.org/10.12968/joan.2016.5.2.57AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Collier H (2012) Aesthetic nursing: a force to be reckoned with. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing 1(1): 5. doi: https://doi.org/10.12968/joan.2012.1.1.5 Link, Google ScholarWilson C (2016) Nippers ‘n tuck: six clinics offered Botox or filler to 15-year-olds. http://tinyurl.com/zzkz6cp (Accessed 26 February) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 2 March 2016Volume 5Issue 2ISSN (print): 2050-3717ISSN (online): 2052-2878 Metrics History Published online 7 March 2016 Published in print 2 March 2016 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download

National recognition of aesthetic nurses and revalidation roadshows

For the first time ever, a consumer magazine has celebrated the work of nurses practising medical aesthetics in the UK. The Tatler Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide profiled ten nurses, including past and present chairs of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses. Frances Turner Traill talks about the impact of aesthetic nurses' inclusion in the guide and introduces the next set of revalidation roadshows

Skin cancer part 2: treatment of low-risk basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis

Aesthetic nurses should be vigilant in assessing the skin and aware that all skin lesions that raise suspicion should be referred. The most recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends the use of a weighted 7-point checklist for suspicious lesions. Aesthetic nurses may be involved in caring for patients receiving treatment for low-risk basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis. This article only discusses interventions for these skin lesions, as they may be managed in aesthetic clinics with a variety of treatments, including surgery, cryosurgery and photodynamic therapy. Aesthetic nurses also have an important role in patient education and providing information on all of these treatments, particularly when helping patients to understand treatment expectations, lesion clearance and cosmetic results.

Medical tourism and the rise of ‘plastic surgery cults’ in Turkey

With both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures on the rise worldwide, aesthetic nursing is becoming an increasingly popular profession. In this series, Aysha Mendes examines aesthetic nursing practices and cultural perceptions of beauty across the globe by focusing on a different country every month. This issue, she looks at popular procedures in Turkey and the impact of cosmetic surgery tourism

A truly memorable year for aesthetic nursing

ISSN 2050-3717 Printed by Pensord Press Ltd, Blackwood, NP12 2YA CONSULTANT EDITOR Cheryl Barton Aesthetic Nurse and Managing Director, Aesthetika, Sheffield EDITORIAL BOARD Anna Baker Aesthetic Nurse, Medicos RX Skin Clinic, Cheltenham Julie Brackenbury Aesthetic Nurse Consultant, Bristol Susie Byass Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Rejuvenating Solutions Ltd, Berwick-upon-Tweed Annie Cartwright Advanced Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Director, Skin & Face Clinics Ltd, Cardiff Leslie Fletcher Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, US Trudy Friedman Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Aesthetic Skin Centre, London Linda Mather Aesthetic Nurse, Chamonix Clinic, Newcastle Lynn Warren Clinic Director, The Retreat Beauty Clinic and Cosmedical Ltd, Leeds EDITOR: Natasha Devan natasha.devan@markallengroup.com GROUP CLASSIFIED MANAGER: Rachel McElhinney rachel.mcelhinney@markallengroup.com CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: Sally Boettcher PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jon Redmayne PUBLISHER: Anthony Kerr anthony.kerr@markallengroup.com ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Julie Smith COMMERCIAL MANAGER: Hanette Ibrahim hanette.ibrahim@markallengroup.com CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Ben Allen MANAGING DIRECTOR: Jon Benson T he year 2015 has been a truly memorable year for aesthetic nurses and aesthetic nursing. It is at this very time, as the year draws to a close, that we see the aesthetic sector hosting glitzy galas, awarding gongs that are graciously received for the accomplishments and achievements of the few. As I sit late in clinic writing this editorial in a seasonally contemplative mood, I am overjoyed to see so many of my talented colleagues being recognised for their skills, ability and expertise. Throughout 2015, in the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing (JAN), I published a series of interviews with aesthetic nurses from all around the UK, with a view to examine and compare differences. There is no question that aesthetic nursing is diverse and varied, and that we are often quite perceived by our peers, at times, as a fairly disparate nursing cohort. Yes, I found much disparity, but what was really surprising was that I identified many more common themes—more than I had expected or anticipated. It is striking just how hard aesthetic nurses are working. Almost all interviewees reported working 10–12 hour days, and a 7-day week is often the norm. You can forget any talk of holidays or sick pay, and no they are generally not, as is so often wrongly reported, ‘raking in the cash’ or putting profits before patients. In fact, there was a sense of utter dismay and disbelief from aesthetic nurses around the country. It was universally palpable that the Government did not act when it had the opportunity to restrict the activities of the non-health quarter, and it is clear that the ongoing regulatory malaise from national bodies is both wearisome and frustrating in equal measures. The keynote speech at next year’s JAN conference, to be held in Liverpool on 1 February 2016, will be given by Linda Mather, the British Journal of Nursing’s Aesthetic Nurse of the Year 2015, on the topic: ‘Who is the aesthetic nurse?’ I am very much looking forward to this presentation; it is a question that I have reflected on from time to time, and I will stick my neck out here now and say that the V300 course alone does not make an aesthetic nurse—although it is seen by some as a passport into aesthetic nursing. Many aesthetic nurses are educators; they are enterprising and entrepreneurial, having serendipitously crossed over to aesthetic nursing from their NHS positions for different reasons. As a group, aesthetic nurses have responded and organised themselves incredibly successfully, without regulation or anything other than their place on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register and their use of the Code for professional guidance. They continue to meet the extraordinary, exponential demand from the general public for non-surgical aesthetic interventions, and they have been very successful at it too. Throughout 2015, the two largest aesthetic nursing groups represented their organisations and members nationally on the NMC revalidation pilot group. The two groups worked in partnership to represent aesthetic nurses. Links were forged and future projects between the two groups seem promising. And in June 2015, both groups collaborated and issued an unprecedented joint statement over their genuine concern on the use of a voluntary register, and cautioned us all on the value and role of such registers. So, if I could give out a gong today, it would be to that large group of you who are very slowly but surely moving aesthetic nursing into a truly professional cohort. You are probably a member of one of the aesthetic nursing professional bodies, you network regularly with your colleagues and subscribe to JAN, and you are probably reading this editorial right now. Together, aesthetic nurses can continue to drive the regulatory agenda. Our patients expect and deserve nothing less. Season’s greetings and may I wish you a peaceful 2016. A truly memorable year for aesthetic nursing

Should the UK have rigorous aesthetic nursing qualifications like the US?

The existence of the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist exam in the US has led many practitioners to consider the quality and regulation of training in the UK. However, according to Yvonne Senior, this system of qualification is not as progressive as it seems, with many US aesthetic nurses requiring the support of their medical counterparts to administer non-surgical interventions, such as injectables

Appearance enhancement in Egypt: a hushed affair, for blood or money

With both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures on the rise worldwide, aesthetic nursing is becoming an increasingly popular profession. In this series, Aysha Mendes examines aesthetic nursing practices and cultural perceptions of beauty across the globe by focusing on a different country every month. This article discusses the increasing demand for appearance-enhancing procedures in Egypt

Rising to the challenges of revalidation: knowing where to find key resources

As this year comes to a close, aesthetic nurses continue to make preparations for revalidation in April 2016. There are many resources and opportunities available, which can be used to make the process as straightforward as possible. Chair of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses, Sharon Bennett, talks of her involvement in the revalidation pilot study and how the group is helping its members to prepare

How can aesthetic nurses make the initial consultation with a patient effective?

In a competitive area such as medical aesthetics, first impressions count. Ensuring that each patient's initial consultation is successful can make all the difference to the way they share their experience with others and encourage them to come back for more treatments. Leslie Fletcher shares her top tips on consulting with the aesthetic patient and recommends key questions to ask during their first appointment

Isolation in aesthetic nursing is no longer

Isolation in aesthetic nursing is no longer

Pursuit of perfection: young people build up Denmark's aesthetics industry

With both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures on the rise worldwide, aesthetic nursing is becoming an increasingly popular profession. In this series, Aysha Mendes examines aesthetic nursing practices and cultural perceptions of beauty across the globe by focusing on a different country every month. In this month's column, she discusses the Danes' quest for beauty and an iconic look

Topical and systemic interventions for the treatment of rosacea

Rosacea is a well-recognised chronic inflammatory skin disease of poorly understood aetiology. It is one of the most common skin diseases in adulthood, predominantly occurring in people who are middle-aged and fair-skinned. In the UK, about 4000–5000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Rosacea can significantly affect people's quality of life, often causing considerable psychological distress. Supporting patients with symptom-specific treatments can improve their physiological and psychological wellbeing. Aesthetic practitioners are well placed to either initiate or complement rosacea management, and are often able to offer treatments with limited or no availability on the NHS. This article will look at the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, triggers and psychosocial complications of rosacea; reflect on an aesthetic patient case study; discuss some effective oral/topical antibiotic therapies and routine skin care; and aim to encourage aesthetic nurses to incorporate the management of rosacea into their portfolio of knowledge and experience, thus effectively including this specialist area of dermatology in their services. Photographs and tables are provided as reference points to aid patient assessment and diagnosis.

Making the most of the forthcoming festive season: fourteen top tips

For the majority of aesthetic nurses, November and December are often the busiest months in the calendar year. However, with planning and preparation, staff can make time for seasonal celebrations alongside their long days in the clinic, says business development director Gilly Dickons. Based on her experience of handling client calls, she offers valuable advice on task management in the lead up to Christmas

Autumn review: reflecting on nursing revalidation and recent conferences

After a busy couple of months, cofounder of the Private Independent Aesthetic Practices Association, Yvonne Senior, takes some time to review the team's achievements and report new developments. She discusses the association's involvement in key events, including this year's Journal of Aesthetic Nursing conference, and announces its recently added preferred partners for members

Striving for beauty in Colombia: a low-cost, high-status affair

With both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures on the rise worldwide, aesthetic nursing is becoming an increasingly popular profession. In this series, Aysha Mendes examines aesthetic nursing practices and cultural perceptions of beauty across the globe by focusing on a different country every month. This article covers how the foundations of modern Colombian society have made beauty a status symbol

Mesotherapy for facial rejuvenation: indications and injection techniques

Evidence has broadened the aesthetic nurses's understanding of the factors that influence ageing, skin cell function, cell-to-cell interaction, and intermolecular transport and communication. This has stimulated an interest in the application of mesotherapy, a technique involving micro-injections to the papillary dermis, using active and essential ingredients which directly stimulate fibroblast cells. Clinical experience supports the technique as a simple, safe, cost-effective and well-tolerated treatment modality performed by suitably trained practitioners who follow safe injection practice with appropriate aseptic techniques.

Skin cancer part 1: recognition, patient education and sun safety

Aesthetic nurses observe and assess the skin on a daily basis and therefore need to have an awareness of recognising skin lesions or moles that may be suspicious. In addition, aesthetic nurses have an important patient education role and can advise individuals who present to their clinic on checking their skin lesions and moles, skin self-examination, sun protection, and risk factors/prevention of skin cancer. This article aims to inform and update aesthetic nurses' knowledge on skin cancer. The article will cover recognition of skin cancer and patient education, including sun safety and self-examination. Skin cancer treatment will be covered in the second article in this series.

Botulinum toxin injections: managing the risks along with the wrinkles

Anti-wrinkle injections continue to increase in popularity and remain the world's most-wanted minimally invasive cosmetic procedure. However, with more demand comes more risk and aesthetic nurses should both be aware of potential complications and know the best ways to handle client complaints. Naomi Di-Scala outlines the common issues faced by practitioners administering botulinum toxin

Living la dolce vita: the impact of Italian culture on ideals of beauty

With both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures on the rise worldwide, aesthetic nursing is becoming an increasingly popular profession. In this series, Aysha Mendes examines aesthetic nursing practices and cultural perceptions of beauty across the globe by focusing on a different country every month. This article looks at Italy's ties with plastic surgery history and admiration for all things aesthetic

Guidance on the professional duty of candour for aesthetic nurses

Although aesthetic medicine is perceived to be a taboo discipline, nurses specialising in this area are still bound by the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code and professional guidance. Aesthetic nurses must therefore comply with the recently published guidelines on the duty of candour and continue to be open and honest with their patients. Julie Brackenbury explains how the guidance applies to independent practitioners