BBC News reported on 6th November that “Minor cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections and dermal fillers are ‘very safe’ when carried out by trained professionals, say researchers”.
A key point raised by the report was the fact that it has become increasingly easy for anyone to offer minor cosmetic procedures without thorough regulation.
Tips to use to find the correct clinic and treatment that's right for you
Personally I am delighted the report has recognised that minor cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections and dermal fillers are ‘very safe’ when carried out by trained professionals.
At my clinic, The Cosmetic Skin Clinic we have been providing non-surgical treatments for many years. Each and every one of our medical practitioners have advanced training and years of experience in aesthetic medicine.
Tips on how to find the best practitioner for you
It is encouraging that Health Minister Dr. Dan Poulter has confirmed that new training standards for non-surgical cosmetic procedures are being developed to make sure that no one is given fillers or Botox by someone who isn’t qualified.
It may be useful when considering cosmetic treatments to follow the following basic guidelines:
- Thoroughly research your Practitioner/Clinic
- Enquire regarding the safety and efficacy of the products they are proposing to use, and whether they are (U.S.) FDA approved.
- Ask to see the practitioners own before/after photos
- Avoid being incentivised by ‘bargains’ or cut-price deals.
Author: Dr Tracy Mountford
Dr Mountford MBBS MBCAM qualified in London in 1985, where she initially worked as an anaesthetist before training as a cosmetic medical practitioner. She was one of the first fully trained, advanced cosmetic practitioners in the UK and is now one of the most respected and trailblazing doctors in the aesthetics industry, with over 28 years’ experience in advanced non-surgical facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures.
After training as a Cosmetic Medical Practitioner, she became the founder and Medical Director of The Cosmetic Skin Clinic with practices in both London Devonshire Place and Buckinghamshire.
Dr Mountford is registered with the General Medical Council, Medical Protection Society and a founder member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (now the British College of Aesthetic Medicine). No stranger to the media, quoted in: The Times, Telegraph, Tatler ‘Top doctor’, Woman & Home as well as her regular column ‘Nip & Tuck’ in the Daily Mail. She has also appeared on BBC Breakfast, ITV and appeared as the industry expert on The Apprentice.
A key opinion leader for many international pharmaceutical companies such as Allergan, Teoxane, Merz, Sinclair IS Pharma, as well as being regularly invited to present at conferences & workshops internationally and across the UK.
The Cosmetic Skin Clinic is a multi-award winning clinic as well as having won, for 6 consecutive years, ‘No1 Coolsculpting Clinic Of Excellence – Western Europe’ & the No1 clinic in Europe for Ultherapy Ultra Premiere Treatment Provider for the 5th consecutive year.
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