What is Aesthetic Nursing?

Also known as Cosmetic Medicine, Medical Aesthetics or Anti-Ageing Medicine. Aesthetic medicine is a developing clinical specialty distinct from plastic surgery, providing minimally invasive medical treatments to enhance patients’ satisfaction with their physical appearance.  The procedures are elective and performed on adult patients who are otherwise healthy.

Areas of patient concerns

Treatments usually focus on face, neck, hands and décolleté, extending to all areas of the body. Each patient is met with a holistic approach and realistic expectations are discussed.

Why do people seek Dermatology Aesthetic Medical treatments?

To treat skin and tissue imperfections and abnormalities caused by some or all of the following:-

• Ageing or Anti Scarring
• sun-damaged pigmentations, sun spots
• Lines and wrinkles
• Loss of volume, which is part of the aging process, a sunken hollow appearance.
• Scarring, acne scarring, stretch marks
• Uneven pigmentation
• Open pores
• Facial Broken capillaries
• Thread vein, broken capillaries, spider veins on the legs
• Dermatology issues such as rosacea, acne, acne scarring, breakouts, clogged pores, dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, hair loss.
• Hair removal, excess or unwanted hair can be an upsetting issue for patients.
• Body contouring for persistent areas of stubborn fat or cellulite.
• Hyperhidrosis, commonly known as excessive sweating.

Dermatology and Aesthetic medicine is not just for the ageing patient, it can be used to enhance facial features, such as lips, nose, cheeks, chin and jawline.  It is  also used to protect, maintain and enhance younger skin when met with a holistic, patient-centred consultation prior to treatment in line with NMBI guidelines.

Medical Aesthetic Treatments

Treatments provided by Aesthetic nurses may include the following and will only be carried out after a full consultation and patient care plan:

• Botox (Botulinum Toxin administered under the direction of a prescribing medical practitioner and in accordance with the specifications of the toxin brand SPC and legislation)
• Dermal fillers
• Medical needling
• PDO Threads
• PRP, PRF, Cellular Matrix
• Chemical peels
• Cosmeceutical and prescription skin care
• Laser, Intense Pulsed Light, radiofrequency and ultrasound
• Carboxytherapy
• Medical microdermabrasion/Other exfoliation and deep cleanse solutions
• Mesotherapy
• Sclerotherapy
• Skin advice
• Product knowledge
• Body contouring

The above list is not exhaustive. REMEMBER: having a cosmetic injectable or any invasive cosmetic treatment is not without risk and warrants specialist clinical expertise.