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Articles on aesthetics training, treatments and starting out in practice.
Starting out in aesthetic medicine is genuinely exciting. You have invested in training, you have the clinical foundation that your NHS career has given you, and you are ready to build something of your own. But the first year can also be the year that makes or breaks a new practice, and the mistakes […]
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Why quality nurses are in higher demand than ever First, the Numbers: The Market Is Still Growing The UK aesthetics market is projected to be worth over £3.6 billion in 2026, with forecasts reaching £5.1 billion by 2028 at an annual growth rate of around 10%. Non-surgical treatments – botulinum toxin and dermal fillers – […]
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Practical ways to feel steady, safe and in control from your very first patient. Almost every injector remembers their first treatment: the slightly unsteady hand, the second-guessing over depth, the worry about what happens if something goes wrong. If that sounds like you right now, the most reassuring thing to know is that nervousness isn’t […]
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Getting the preparation right is where everything starts. Whether you are about to inject botulinum toxin for the first time or preparing dermal fillers on your first clinic day, the quality of your setup directly affects patient safety, product efficacy, and your own confidence. This guide walks you through both processes step by step, with […]
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Dermal filler treatments are now firmly established within aesthetic medicine, but increasing treatment volumes and increasingly advanced techniques mean complication management remains one of the most important areas of clinical education for aesthetic practitioners. Among the potential complications of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, vascular occlusion demands particular attention. Although rare, a dermal filler vascular occlusion […]
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The rapid growth of GLP-1 receptor agonists is changing far more than the weight-management sector. It is also creating a new and increasingly important patient population within aesthetic medicine. As more patients achieve significant weight loss through GLP-1 therapies, aesthetic practitioners are seeing growing demand for support with associated changes to facial volume, skin quality, […]
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Directors Dr Priya Chadha and Dr Lara Watson, along with the entire team at Acquisition Aesthetics, are thrilled to announce the first graduate of the Ultimate Practitioner Pathway®, Dr Dimple Shah.When we developed the UPP® in 2024, our vision was to create more than just a training course. We wanted to provide a structured pathway […]
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From new course dates to a very special Easter celebration, here is what’s happening in our community this month.
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A clinical and practice-development guide for aesthetic practitioners 🎓 The Consultation Catalyst Masterclass is open for booking. View the Masterclass | Book an Enquiry Call Introduction The consultation is the most consequential part of any aesthetic treatment, and the part most consistently undertrained. In an industry that spends enormous resource on injection […]
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The Honest Answer for Doctors, Nurses and Dentists If you’re an NHS clinician thinking about aesthetics, this is probably one of the first questions that you will ask yourself. How should you disclose your private practice to your employer? Does your regulator permit it? Will your indemnity cover you? The short answer is: yes, the […]
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