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The JCCP declares remote prescribing unacceptable for cosmetic procedures

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has shared its support of a recent Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) determination on a fitness to practice case relating to remote prescribing and delegation.

Misconduct allegations against registered nurse Heather Hazzard were addressed and published by the NMC Fitness to Practise Committee, including improper prescribing, failure to verify qualifications, and dishonesty.

The registrant admitted to all charges in a Consensual Panel Determination (CPD) agreement and did not attend the hearing.

A striking-off order, citing the misconduct’s severity and its impact on public trust and safety was imposed by the panel, chaired by Lucy Watson.

The JCCP released a statement, formally supporting the NMC’s decision and affirming its concern about the standard of prescribing in the aesthetic sector, and the inappropriate supply of POMs.

Internet prescribing platforms that serve to introduce prescribing and non-prescribing practitioners have often been cause for concern in the industry, and the JCCP’s statement reminded prescribers that operate through such platforms that their first responsibility remains with their professional regulators, irrespective of the policies and procedures implemented by the platform.

The statement also said that the outcome of the misconduct case should assist in reminding prescribers, practitioners and enforcers for public safety like environmental health officers of their responsibilities.

After engaging with professional regulators including the NMC, and identifying a common ground, the JCCP has formed the basis of a view to restricting remote prescribing for aesthetic procedures.

The council took the opportunity in its statement to highlight several key findings in the case, alongside the JCCP’s headline guidance, which you can see on its website.

New online course helps aesthetic clinics boost conversion rates

Vanessa Bird AKA the Aesthetic Consultant, has announced the launch of her new online training course.

Master the Art of Converting Leads with Vanessa Bird is a course that addresses the challenges practitioners and clinics face if they struggle to achieve a return on their lead generation investment. It is designed to help clinics transform enquiries into bookings and boost their revenue.

With over 15 years of experience working with clinics worldwide, Bird teaches practical, ethical communication techniques tailored to the aesthetics industry. The course breaks down important factors such as:

• How to develop the right mindset when moving through lead qualification

• Easy-to-use conversational openers

• Persuasive communication techniques

• Follow-up strategies

• Overcoming objections

Students of the course will also learn about effective ways to tackle price objections and deposit reluctance-key barriers many clinics face today. Suitable for clinics of all sizes, it equips practitioners with the skills to increase conversion rates and turn enquiries into bookings.

For more information, visit The Aesthetic Consultant’s course page or contact Vanessa directly at aestheticconsultant@icloud.com.

Aesthetic technology brand appoints new president

Aesthetic technology brand Geneo United has announced the appointment of Erin White as president.

White’s career spans over 20 years of leadership in med-tech and aesthetics, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive growth and innovation.

Her guiding principle is the ‘Quality Hat’ philosophy — doing things right the first time. To help bring this to life, White is spearheading a strategy for Geneo United, built around three core pillars:

1. She is focused on innovating to deliver solutions that support the industry and elevate the Geneo United experience for providers and consumers.

2. White’s strategy emphasises delivering value to Geneo United’s customers through enhanced onsite support and improved digital tools.

3. She is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and empowerment, starting with Geneo United’s sales team. White wants to ensure that the company’s success is rooted in strong partnerships with its customers and industry stakeholders.

“I am honoured to lead Geneo United into its next chapter,” commented White. “With an innovative roadmap, a customer-first mindset, and a commitment to building a high-performance team, we are poised to revolutionise the aesthetics industry together – and have fun doing it.

“I am especially excited to collaborate with the industry veterans across our sales team, including Diane Bottone, Sara Maugh, Christina Quinn, and Stefani Silverman.”

Also commenting on the appointment, Tzipi Ozer-Armon, chief executive of Lumenis said: “We are thrilled to welcome Erin White to the Geneo United team.”

“White’s unparalleled expertise, passion for innovation, and customer-first philosophy align perfectly with Geneo United’s mission to revolutionise the industry, while providing a one-of-a-kind experience to our customers.

“With her leadership, I am confident we will propel Geneo United to new heights, delivering exceptional value to our customers and setting new standards in beauty technology.”

Galderma reports positive interim results for injectable aesthetics portfolio in facial volume loss treatment

Galderma has announced encouraging interim results from its innovative clinical trial assessing the effectiveness of Restylane Lyft or Contour in combination with Sculptra for patients experiencing facial volume loss due to medication-driven weight loss. The three-month data suggests significant improvements in facial aesthetics, with high levels of patient satisfaction.

The study, conducted across two sites in the US, utilised the Shape Up Holistic Individualised Treatment (HIT) approach, and demonstrated enhanced mid-face shape, improved cheek wrinkles, and increased skin hydration and radiance. Notably, 89% of participants reported feeling more attractive and satisfied with their appearance. With a six-month extension study ongoing, the full findings were presented at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

At IMCAS Paris last month, Galderma further educated healthcare professionals by hosting a masterclass with international aesthetics experts to look at managing facial changes in patients experiencing medication-driven weight loss, in clinical practice. Additionally, the first international consensus-based guidelines by global experts for understanding and managing the unique aesthetic needs of this patient population, supported by Galderma, were presented as part of a session dedicated to rapid facial volume loss.

The Treatment Rooms London welcomes key surgeon to expand holistic hair restoration services

The Treatment Rooms London has expanded its team with the addition of hair transplant surgeon Dr Puroshini Pather, following an increase in demand for the clinic’s services.

The Treatment Rooms London, based in Putney, focuses on providing surgeon-led care for patients undergoing hair restoration treatments.

The clinic, co-founded by Dr Roshan Vara and Dr Dilan Fernando in 2016, offers support throughout the entire patient journey – from consultation to postoperative recovery.

The Treatment Rooms London won Hair Restoration Clinic of the Year at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards 2023.

The addition of Dr Puroshini Pather to the team brings further expertise to the clinic. Dr Pather holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of St Andrews and an MBChB from the University of Manchester and gained full GMC registration in 2022.

Her experience in surgical and medical management aligns with the clinic’s commitment to patient care.

Dr Mayoni Gooneratne to lead healthgevity and metabolic wellness event

Mentorship and membership programme Human Health Professionals has announced that it will be launching a training event for aesthetic practitioners, all about healthgevity and metabolic wellness.

On Thursday March 6, the gathering will provide aesthetic clinicians with tools, insights, and support to seamlessly integrate human health and wellness into their practices.

Held at Space & Stories, York Road and led by Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, the event will feature workshops, expert-led discussions, and networking opportunities, to equip attendees with practical knowledge to deliver care that goes beyond aesthetics, focusing on human health and wellness.

The event will also offer networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals committed to advancing a holistic approach to aesthetics.

“The Human Health Professionals initiative was born from a vision to bridge the gap between aesthetics and wellness,” said Dr Gooneratne. “This event will provide clinicians with the expertise and confidence to deliver a truly transformative health care experience for their patients.”