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Read the latest aesthetics news and articles to help you gain an insight into aesthetic medicine no matter where you are in your aesthetics journey.
Our team of expert trainers share their advice on a wide range of topics including, how to navigate yourself as a new aesthetics practitioner, valuable tips and guidance on maximising your training and support when launching and growing your aesthetic clinic. You will also find the latest Aesthetics news regarding regulations and licensing changes in the UK.
Pharmaceutical giant in hot water for alleged improper marketing of Botox
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has come under fire in China for allegedly marketing Botox through improper practices, as well as being investigated for possible tax and invoice fraud.The Wall Street…
The Apprentice result – good for Botox’s reputation or bad?
Lord Alan Sugar selected his business partner-cum-reality TV winner last week and will be backing a chain of Botox and skin clinics to appear on British high streets.The businesswoman/winner is 24-year-old…
American woman arrested for administering Botox illegally
An American beautician based in Florida has been arrested for administering Botox illegally, and for claiming to be a qualified nurse. In the US it’s a legal requirement for those offering non-invasive…
Should Botox injections be age restricted?
During and since the publication of the Keogh Review, there has been much discussion over the use and regulation of cosmetic procedures, with a lot of focus on unregulated non-invasive procedures. The…
Is Botox safe during pregnancy?
Kim Kardashian’s latest media circus involves speculation that she is still undergoing regular Botox treatments despite being 7 months into her pregnancy. Though the American socialite has neither confirmed…
The Keogh Review – What will it mean for cosmetic training?
The Keogh Review of plastic surgery’s findings published last month included recommendations that will likely be put in to practice and therefore enforceable by law. These will have ramifications for…
UK’s first anti-ageing fair for the public a huge success
Although trade and training fairs for the aesthetic industry have been around for some time, last weekend saw the UK's first anti-ageing fair intended primarily for the general public.Held at London’s…
The ‘new Botox’ – or Frotox – arrives in the UK
One London clinic is now offering a Californian-produced alternative to Botox which promises the same results minus the toxins, which may come as welcome news to those who are interested in the results…
Keogh Review calls for qualifications for non-invasive treatments including Botox and dermal fillers
Initial findings from the Keogh Review, the committee set up to investigate the aesthetic medicine industry and its standards, have been released, the results of which show the need for greater regulation…
Botox can help athletes overcome vocal chord condition
A relatively common condition for athletes can often be misdiagnosed as asthma, but if detected can be treated easily enough through a combination of treatments including Botox for the vocal chords. Although…
Cosmetic Courses – March Round-Up
At Cosmetic Courses we have had an exciting and hectic month, from Foundation and Advanced Botox and Fillers courses to Chemical Peel and Dermaroller, with bespoke one-to-one sessions along the way.At…
Preparing for the Keogh Review’s outcomes
If you currently offer injectable treatments and other non-invasive cosmetic procedures, either privately or through a clinic, it’s likely you will be impacted at some stage by the Keogh Review - whose…
