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British College of Aesthetic Medicine Warns Against Hay Fever Steroid Injections
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) has launched a public awareness campaign warning people about the potential…
Regulators Issue Fresh Warning Over Advertising of Weight-Loss Medicines
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the General Pharmaceutical Council…
UK Government Advisers Urge Stronger Sunbed Controls and Consideration of a Commercial Ban
The UK’s independent radiation health advisory committee has called for significantly stronger regulation of sunbeds and has recommended…
JCCP Clarifies Position on Dental Professionals Performing Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has issued a clarifying statement following a number of enquiries and…
GP Warns Against “Dangerous” Hay Fever Injections Being Promoted by Aesthetic Clinics
A GP and aesthetic doctor has spoken out against the “dangerous” and “illegal” promotion of hay fever steroid…
BCAM Warns of Risks Linked to Injectable Peptide Treatments
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) has issued a warning about the growing use of injectable peptides…
Dentists in Aesthetic Medicine Face a New Era of Scrutiny After GDC Rule Changes
Dentists and dental surgeons are among the most accomplished clinicians in aesthetic medicine. Their extensive understanding of facial…
JCCP releases new guidance for regulation of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Aesthetic Procedures
The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has published significant new guidance for Local Authority authorised officers on…
Melanoma Cases Hit Record High as UK Government Launches Sunbed Consultation
More than 20,000 people in the UK were diagnosed with melanoma, according to the latest figures, marking the…
Vet It Before You Get It: BCAM Urges Patients to Check Credentials Before Treatment
BCAM COO Sadie Van Sanden Cooke, outlines the urgent need for greater patient awareness and accountability in aesthetic…
Motion on Emergency Medications in Aesthetic Dermatology Practice Passed at INMO Annual Delegate Conference
A significant motion put forward by the Dermatology Aesthetic Nurses Association Ireland (DANAI) was passed at the recent…
PDGF in Aesthetics: When Topical Products Become Injectable Risks
Nurse Claudia McGloin explores the risks, regulatory concerns, and ethical responsibilities surrounding the “off-label” injection of PDGF-containing products…
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