Aesthetic technology and device specialist Sian Keane examines the rise of counterfeit machines in the aesthetics specialty
The aesthetics field is built on one foundational principle – trust. Every treatment you provide, every result you achieve and every connection you make with your patients fortifies the reputation you’ve spent years building. But what happens when that trust is broken, not because of your skills, but because of the very devices you depend on?
This article will address how to identify counterfeit devices, the hidden dangers they pose and the steps you can take to protect your practice and your patients.
The counterfeit crisis
The counterfeit device market is a multi-billion-pound crisis, with estimates suggesting its global value exceeds £60 billion.1 In 2022, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seized over 60,000 unlicensed medical devices, including unauthorised lasers and energy-based machines.2 However, for every device confiscated, countless more enter…
