The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation has announced the appointment of nurse prescriber Julie Scott as ambassador for safer medical aesthetic practice.
Scott shares that the role involves acting as a patient advocate and providing guidance on psychological screening and risk assessment, while also delivering educational content through webinars and publications. She will additionally contribute to discussions on regulatory frameworks to ensure that mental health safeguarding is fully embedded within aesthetic practice.
Scott commented, “I’m incredibly humbled to represent the BDD Foundation as ambassador for safer medical aesthetic practice. This role is about bringing psychological awareness into the heart of medical aesthetic, supporting practitioners, protecting vulnerable patients and raising awareness across the specialty. I believe safer aesthetics begins with truly understanding the patient holistically.”