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Aesthetics Industry News

Joined: January 29, 2025
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Remote Prescription Crisis: The Human Cost of Restrictive Policies on Independent Aesthetic Practitioners

The Digital Future is Here – But Not for Everyone In an era where digital transformation is reshaping healthcare delivery, the Health SecretaryWes Streeting has championed the move from “analogue to digital” healthcare, calling for “adigital healthcare service powered by…

Aesthetics Industry News
June 11, 2025

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There Is No Public Safety Crisis: The Truth About Botox Regulation

The narrative around botulinum toxin (commonly referred to as “Botox”) being a public safety concern is not supported by evidence. This treatment has been used for decades and has a strong safety profile when administered by trained professionals. Yet recent…

Aesthetics Industry News
June 6, 2025

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Remote Prescribing Restrictions: A Deeply Flawed Consultation That Demands Review

In recent months, the aesthetics industry has experienced a sharp and unexpected shift: the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has introduced a restriction requiring face-to-face consultations for the prescription of botulinum toxin and other injectable cosmetic aesthetic treatments. This change…