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Clinical Lead Mel Recchia hosted a free webinar where she discussed nurses into aesthetics, including available routes and advice to get you started.

Answering questions about a nurses journey within aesthetics, suitable for those wanting to dip their toes into the industry and even those who have started but are looking for support and advice.

Mel Recchia qualified as a Registered Nurse at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in 1997. Following qualification, she worked at Stoke Mandeville in the Burns unit, looking after burn injured patients and patients undergoing cosmetic surgery. She then went on to work in Accident and Emergency for 7 years. Before embarking on her nursing career, Mel worked as a Beauty Therapist in various clinics as well as running her own salon. Keen to share her knowledge and experience, she went on to pursue a Certificate in Education which enabled her to train others in beauty therapy.

Mel made the move into aesthetic nursing in 2007, managing 2 successful cosmetic & aesthetic clinics in Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire and is committed to ongoing education for herself and others. Mel is fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and an active member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) where she has recently been invited to be a co-opted member of the board. She has also undertaken the V300 independent nurse prescribing course.

Mel’s passion for aesthetics has led her to become a valued member of the Allergan Faculty.

Her wealth of knowledge and experience makes her the perfect person to talk to when thinking about nurses into aesthetics.

Find out more about our Foundation Botox & Dermal Filler course, your first step for nurses into aesthetics.