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News Special: NICE Releases Plans for NHS Tirzepatide Roll Out

Aesthetics reports as 220,000 NHS patients are set to receive weight loss injections to treat obesity in the next three years. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released final draft guidance of the NHS roll out …

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News Special: Navigating the Impact of the Autumn Budget

Aesthetics looks at what the Autumn Budget means for clinic owners. Last month saw the Labour Government’s first budget in over a decade. While the budget aims to boost the economy through new strategies and invest in public services, many …

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News Special: BBL Death Necessitates Implementation of New Guidelines

Aesthetics reports on new safety guidelines introduced after a death related to non-surgical BBL procedure Alice Webb, 33-year-old mum of five, died on September 24 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital following a non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure performed by a …

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News Special: NMC Seeks Specialty Views on Remote Prescribing

Aesthetics reports as the Nursing and Midwifery Council reviews its stance on remote prescribing in aesthetics The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is reviewing its position on remote prescribing of injectable cosmetic products including botulinum toxin, weight loss injections and …

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News Special: Tackling Counterfeit Products

Aesthetics investigates the measures companies are taking to fight the problem of counterfeit products This month, two leading companies in the medical aesthetics field have announced new measures to prevent practitioners from being misled into accidentally purchasing counterfeit products. Aesthetic …

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News Special: Study Reveals Younger Generation Still Pursuing Perfection

Aesthetics looks into a new study which highlights varying views on aesthetics across generations Research has found that while self-care is the top driver for female dermal filler patients, the younger generation is still preoccupied with aiming for perfection.1 The …

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Defining a Standardised Pathway for Aesthetic Injectors

Aesthetics looks into the significance of a recent study outlining pathway criteria for different levels of injector The first standardised training criteria in medical aesthetics has been released, creating a roadmap for skill development and proficiency attainment when it comes …

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News Special: Navigating Lemon Bottle Concerns

A look into the trending Lemon Bottle product and recommendations surrounding its use Since late 2023, fat dissolving product Lemon Bottle has garnered heavy media attention.1,2 Having been mostly promoted by influencers on social media platform TikTok, with 81.5m views …

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Special Feature: Exploring Ultrasound in Aesthetics

Three practitioners share their experiences with ultrasound and how they have seen it enhance patient safety and aesthetic outcomes Ultrasound is an emerging staple in medical aesthetics. Many practitioners, trainers and even patients view it as a welcome technology to …

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