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Hello and a huge welcome to all of you: our members, guests, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors here at the BACN Autumn Aesthetic Conference 2023!
Our annual Autumn Aesthetic Conference is always a happy event when hundreds of BACN nurses arrive from across all four corners of the UK, to meet up with friends, make new ones, share their experiences, and take away newfound knowledge to put into practice.
It is a buzzing event full of passion and hunger; passion about your specialty, passion in supporting each other and in sharing; passionate about regulation and raising the standards; hungry to learn, to lead, to teach and to improve.
Since our 2022 Conference we have had a busy and enjoyable year full of wonderful engaging webinars and Instagram lives, regional and local events, and our second-annual Spring Symposium which was held in London this past April!
Our Regional Leaders, led by Management Committee members Lisa Feliz and Clare Amrani, have been working so hard this past year with lots of regional meetings, lunches, dinners, and zoom calls to bring the local leads together. Huge thank you to all of you who are leaders – you have yourselves created a vital role within the BACN structure that we could no longer do without.
Meanwhile, the BACN Management Committee has been working away in
the background, alongside the Bristol HQ office team led by (a very patient) Head of Operations Gareth Lewis and steered by CEO Paul Burgess.
Since publishing the BACN Professional Code of Conduct, we are now finalising the BACN Aesthetic Nurse Competency Framework which will be complete in the next few months. This is thanks to the dedication of the Competency Committee and Management Committee member Anna Baker who has led the project throughout its course.
Yet again, we celebrate another BACN nurse winning Aesthetic Nurse of the Year at the annual Aesthetics Awards. Congratulations to Mel Recchia! Many other BACN members received awards in categories across the board and all deserve applaud and thanks for representing the best of the best.
We know how much uncertainty there is around regulation at the moment, and we will keep in touch and bring you up to date as correct information is released. The latest DHSC consultation was published on 2nd September 2023, with links to the consultation shared across BACN communications and social media.
Currently there is a DHSC-led 8 week public consultation underway looking at procedures, risks and personnel carrying out aesthetic procedures. This is a vitally important consultation for us all and members are encouraged to respond, and we will be helping you on this with guidance and our collective
response in due course. We will be evidencing that medical aesthetics be in the hands of regulated clinicians only.
Our conference this year looks at a wide range of topics which we hope you will find interesting and useful when incorporating into your daily clinic. We want you to return to your practices more confident, able to apply new and innovative methods and learning, and show your patients you are informed, knowledgeable and a specialist in what you do. We encourage sharing, talking, challenging, debating, and promoting the position of the professional specialist Aesthetic Nurse.
A special thanks must go out to our wonderful speakers for the generosity of their time and in sharing their expert knowledge and ideas with us, and we are especially proud of all the nurses who will be on our conference stage over the next two days. Likewise, a huge thank you to our endlessly supportive conference sponsors and exhibitors. Please go and meet them during the breaks as they are only here for you!
I would like to extend a huge thank you to our incredible team at HQ - Head of Operations Gareth Lewis, Marketing Manager Bec Coleman, Membership Administrator Abi Geran, and our new Project Coordinator Jessica Cimetta. The team have organised and managed every part of this wonderful conference - all you see happening and lots more you don’t see behind the scenes.
I’ve been asked to plug our conference app
too – it has a lot of smart features, and really adds to the full conference experience. A QR code to download the app can be found on the next page.
Please enjoy yourselves, introduce yourselves, and look after those who are new! Your Regional Leaders will be looking for you to say hello.
Happy Conference!
Warm Regards, Sharon
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Updates
In this presentation, Kara Huggins will showcase how she approaches profile balancing for men and woman, with a focus on the power of the chin. She will explore what makes an ‘ideal’ profile for both of the sexes and how this can be achieved with careful placement of filler to balance and enhance facial proportions. Kara will discuss why she uses the volumizers STYLAGE® XL & XXL by VIVACY for enhancement of the chin and what the main rheological differences between the two are.
Led by expert speakers, including a medical negligence specialist and a VAT accountant for crucial financial considerations, attendees will gain valuable insights into recent updates. From shifts in licensing requirements and safety standards to new regulations affecting procedures and practice, this presentation offers a comprehensive understanding of compliance in the rapidly evolving medical aesthetics industry.
Stay ahead of the curve and prepare for the future of medical aesthetics by staying informed on the latest regulations that will shape the way nurses work. Join us for this indispensable opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to thrive in the changing regulatory landscape.
We are in a fantastic position as health care professionals to be able to identify and help our aesthetics patients to look and feel so much better. We know we can give them so much more time and space to felt listened to and understood. So it is not a leap to help support them through their perimenopause and beyond. However, do you feel you just need some more guidance on how and what you can do within your scope of practice to support them. Dr Mayoni Gooneratne will cover some simple ideas to help you identify and help your patients who are experiencing symptoms.
Sharon Bennett RGN INP and Paul Burgess MBE
Treating the Mid-Face: Supporting the Ligaments with Innovative Techniques with Live Demonstration
Lisa Feliz RGN INP
10:55 am - 11:15 am
Exhibition and Networking Break
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
HITs by Galderma: Bright Eyes – the AART of Performing a Combination Treatment to Rejuvenate the Upper Face with Live Demonstration
Dr Asad Naqvi
Galderma UK
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Exhibition and Networking Lunch
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: What to Consider When Investing in Lasers, Lights and Energy Based Devices
Lisa will be concentrating on mid face rejuvenation. This is an area she likes to treat as it is generally is most effective place to start. Lisa states, “For a patients initial consultation, I see this as a starting point for them to get to know me, build trust and communicate their wishes and expectations. It is here we discuss the journey, the reality of expectations, and how long it will take to get there. It’s also, importantly, the cost for them. When treating my patients, I never take short cuts, I still take a breath and have never lost the feeling of wanting to get it right. I’m never complacent. Every treatment is a new challenge and I aim to build on treatment and relationship with my patient.”
HIT™ (Holistic Individualised Treatments) is a patient-centric and sciencebased approach, leveraging injectors expertise and Galderma aesthetic collection, to create individualised treatment plan.
In this session we will focus on Bright Eyes – a treatment to rejuvenate the upper face including the tear trough, temple and glabella utilising the Restylane collection of dermal fillers and Alluzience, the latest innovation in neuromodulators by Galderma.
In this talk, Dr John will discuss his experience in buying and running lasers and energy based devices in his busy practice, based in Bristol. Quinn Clinics now houses over 20 devices, ranging from Hydrafacial to Ablative CO2.
You may expect an honest and straightforward, “no BS guide” to what to look for, when considering adding devices to your practice: what is realistic and what to look for and what to avoid.
Dr John Quinn
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm
Over recent years, lip augmentation has veered into an era of excess. We‘ve witnessed an influx of overfilled lips that has led to severely unnatural results, and it’s time to reflect on what has caused this shift.
This phenomenon can be attributed to a drift in perception among practitioners and patients, compounded by inadequate training. Consequently, we’re dealing with an epidemic of ‘filler migration,’ or “filler spread’ which is often just the result of injecting the wrong patient, the wrong product, the wrong volume, or using the wrong technique. It is our duty as medical professionals to strive to deliver optimal results for our patients.
Tanya Khan RGN INP
2:20 pm - 2:45 pm
Frances Turner Traill RGN INP
5 Squirrels
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Exhibition and Networking Break
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Natalie Haswell RGN INP
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Today, Tanya Khan will her discuss her injection techniques, and properties of fillers that can provide more natural results. By remaining vigilant against our own biases and continuously evaluating our techniques and product choices, we can reclaim the essence of aesthetic medicine and steer clear of subpar outcomes. Join Tanya Khan in the journey to restore the art of creating and maintaining natural lip filler results.
In this lecture Frances will present on how she has developed a new business within her aesthetics practice through developing multiple skincare brands that have seen her business become more sustainable and less dependent on only her skills and expertise. She will focus on how a hands-on practitioner can become an ambassador for a bigger business, a mentor for employees and continue to earn more profit, increased personal time, and ensure her business can thrive and deliver a passive income beyond retirement without having to continue to work 24/7. Frances will explore why entrepreneurship as well medical skills are important for healthcare professionals wishing to build a business which can grow independent of them.
Natalie Haswell will talk through the Mode of action of HArmonyCa™, Science behind HArmonyCa™, Dual action of HArmonyCa™ and how calcium hydroxyapatite stimulates collagen, Safety profile, Patient satisfaction, and she will showcase the Allergan Aesthetic new patient Education and Consultation app.
to Filling
Gillian Murray MPharm NMP
FILLMED
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Evening Drinks and Networking Reception
Sponsored by FILLMED
5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Vascular adverse events are rare, but the subject but causes much anxiety. If injecting dermal fillers, it’s a reality everyone must face and good training to minimise and tackle ischaemic injuries are a must. The presentation will provide an overview of the current evidenced base on mechanisms leading to tissue ischaemia after dermal filler, and the significance of each. Learn how to establish the extent of ischaemic injury, through proper assessment of tissues and adjacent areas based on anatomy. Through understanding the extent of ischaemia it will become apparent whether the hyaluronidase has worked, or whether the ischaemic injury has progressed. Certain key areas of the face will be used to illustrate points to aid understanding.
This is an area where we are still learning, and the goal is to treat effectively and with as minimal tissue damage as possible.
With thanks to Simone Sansom, Rebecca Hopkinson, and Clare Amrani for managing the BACN Live Demonstration room, Affinity Couches for providing treatment couches, and to Church Pharmacy for providing consumables.
Now in their 20th year, our Affinity couches will make your therapists want to treat all day and ensure your clients come back for more. A bold statement, but Affinity couches have evolved from our deep understanding of both therapists’ and clients’ needs.
We know that a comfortable therapist will always give a better treatment and a comfortable client experience will help ensure they come back for more.
Registration
8:50 am - 9:10 am
What are BACN Regional Leaders Doing for You?
Lisa Feliz RGN INP and Clare Amrani RGN INP
9:10 am - 9:30 pm
Day Chaired by Lorna Bowes RGN INP (Retired)
Two Decades of Treating HIV Related Facial Lipoatrophy in the NHS, our Experience
HIV associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome is an iatrogenic condition associated with Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) which causes fat gain, fat loss and metabolic complications. Between mid-1990s and early 2000s AZT (zidovudine. Retrovir) and d4T (stavudine. Zerit) were part of ART prescribed to treat HIV infection and reduce morbidity. These drugs historically are associated with HIV Related Facial Lipoatrophy. Despite switching to a less aggressive ART regimen the prevalence of lipoatrophy is still high among many long-term survivors.
Sharron Brown RGN INP and Karen Hunter RGN INP
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Optimising Skin Quality and Revitalisation using BELOTERO® Revive
Aine Larkin RGN INP
Merz Aesthetics UK
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Beyond Monotherapy: Amplifying Results using Combined Modalities for Aesthetic Treatments with Live Demonstration
The loss of facial fat can be disfiguring, socially isolating and stigmatising possibly resulting in the disclosure of HIV status, therefore correction is very important for those affected. New-Fill™ (Poly-L-lactic Acid) has been available as a safe and evidence based treatment since the early 2000s. Facial Lipoatrophy (New-Fill™) services in the NHS were suspended during COVID-19. Challenges due to various restrictions impacted the service at this time. We have had two very different experiences in North Manchester and London.
In this session, Aine Larkin will share with you her own insight and knowledge of BELOTERO Revive. Aine will examine what makes this skin booster different and how she achieves the optimal clinical outcomes that her patients adore. Aine’s passion is a consequence of the results that she can achieve for her patients with BELOTERO Revive. This will be evident as Aine discusses injection technique and her own patient case studies to support clinical learning.
This session delves into the promising realm of ‘Beyond Monotherapy’, where the power of synergy through combining various aesthetic techniques is harnessed to amplify and optimise treatment outcomes.
Dr Rehanna Beckhurst
Church Pharmacy
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Throughout the session, Dr Rehanna Beckhurst will present research, share invaluable insights, and demonstrate a live procedure showcasing the successful integration of multiple modalities. Dr Beckhurst will share the transformative effects achieved by skillfully blending techniques such as energy-based devices, injectables and advanced skin rejuvenation procedures. The session also will highlight the significant advantages of combination treatments in terms of reduced downtime, improved patient satisfaction, and longer-lasting results.
Exhibition and Networking Break
11:30 am - 12:05 pm
Off-Licence Toxins: Treating the Whole Face with Live Demonstration
Botulinum Toxins have emerged as indispensable tools in the realm of aesthetic medicine, yet achieving consistent and satisfactory outcomes can pose a formidable challenge. Variations in patient anatomy, muscle movement, skin quality, injection placement depth and location, and units given can all influence results. Manufacturer training often confines practitioners to licensed injection points, limiting their ability to address diverse indications.
Join us as Frances Turner Traill and Sharon Bennett share their expertise in treating aesthetic patients with Neurotoxins. They will delve into the art of injection placement, discussing both licensed and off-label techniques, and unveil the secrets to achieving heightened patient satisfaction.
Sharon Bennett RGN INP, Frances Turner Traill
RGN INP, Julia Hart RGN INP
12:05 pm - 12:45 pm
Polynucleotides for Periorbital and Hair
Rejuvenation
Dr Vikram Swaminathan
Croma
12:45 pm - 1:05 pm
Exhibition and Networking Lunch
1:05 pm - 2:05 pm
In parallel, Julia Hart introduces an exciting frontier in Aesthetic Medicine: Ultrasound. While previously regarded primarily for complication management, Ultrasound has evolved into a transformative tool for refining treatment strategies. Drawing from her extensive experience, Julia showcases how Ultrasound can be harnessed to evaluate complications, map vessels before dermal filler and thread placements, and aid in skin lesion diagnosis. Notably, Julia presents a compelling case where “facial asymmetry due to abnormal muscle contraction” was effectively corrected using ultrasound-guided botulism injections.
The eyes and hair are profoundly important for patient’s seeking to feel ‘less tired’ or look fresh and rejuvenated. Polynucleotides offer a clinically proven treatment option that addresses these concerns directly and can be used in combination with other modalities for a synergistic effect (PhilArt Eyes specifically for the periorbital region & PhilArt Hair for eyebrows and scalp).
Dr Vikram Swaminathan will discuss both treatment options and protocols as well as recent insights from in-clinic case studies and published data.
Discover How Dr Eccleston is Evolving the Future of Beauty
Glabellar lines are not just about the classic ‘11s’ shape. Dr David Eccleston explores the different types of patterns and what this can mean for evolving your clinical practice.
Dr David Eccleston
Evolus
2:05 pm - 2:25 pm
Delete your Social Media
Alex Bugg
2:25 pm - 2:45 pm
Discover the Power of Polynucleotides with Live Demonstration
In this session, David will review the anatomy of the glabellar complex, but not as you know it. He’ll review the key patterns and consider how in-depth anatomical knowledge of these can change how you consult with patients. He’ll dive into the science behind a new treatment for glabellar lines and share why his patients are loving it so much. If you are curious about evolving your clinical practice to deliver more for your patients, then this talk is for you.
Join Alex Bugg as she challenges the status quo of patient acquisition. Aesthetic nurses are in danger of becoming over-reliant on social media, and have little understanding of the other avenues that should arguably take priority over Instagram and Facebook.
Diversifying your marketing makes your business more resilient, and Alex will lead you through this in a simple way, providing actionable advice along the way.
This session will dive into the science behind polynucleotides and detail how they can transform your practice by using Plinest range and the innovative Newest from Mastelli Aesthetics, distributed in the UK by DermaFocus.
Mel Recchia RGN INP and Caroline Hall RGN INP
DermaFocus
2:45 pm - 3:25 pm
Ultrasound in Aesthetics: Effectively Prevent and Manage Complications to Improve Patient Safety
Polynucleotides are an essential regenerative tool for practitioners looking to enhance aesthetic results. They work by stimulating fibroblasts to repair damaged and aged cells through a series of injectable treatments. We’ll share the multiple clinical studies that support their efficacy for use on the skin, hair, body and female intimate area, while explaining the protocols for optimum results and a live injection streaming. This is a not-to-be-missed talk if you’re keen to keep up with patient demand for regenerative aesthetic solutions.
Ultrasound is not just the future of aesthetic medicine, it is very much the present. In this seminar, Dr Rowland-Warmann will discuss how you can make use of it in your aesthetic practice and improve care for your patients.
Dr MJ Rowland-Warmann
3:25 pm - 4:00 pm
The awareness of dermal filler complications has prompted many injectors to seek enhanced training and skills to improve patient safety in their practicesUltrasound is key to this. Dr MJ Rowland-Warmann will share how ultrasound in facial aesthetics can help improve outcomes in high risk treatment areas and manage adverse events, discussing case examples from her complications practice.
With thanks to Nina Hawkins, Amy Bird, Anna Baker for managing the BACN Live Demonstration room, Affinity Couches for providing treatment couches, and to Church Pharmacy for providing consumables.Injectable Polynuceotides
For face, neck, décolletage, hands and scarring
Injectable Polynuceotides
For eye contour, eyelids and superficial wrinkles
Injectable Polynuceotides
For hair and eyebrows
Injectable Polynuceotides & non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid
For mature and dehydrated skins – face, neck, hands and scarring
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9:30 am - 5:15 pm
Chloé Gronow is a skilled writer, editor and content manager, specialising in aesthetic medicine. With an excellent eye for accuracy, she is adept at writing news, blogs, feature articles, website and social media copy.
As previous Editor & Content Manager at Aesthetics Media, Chloé oversaw the production and content of trade publication the Aesthetics journal, while also launching the consumer-facing Beauty Uncovered magazine. In addition, Chloé curated both the clinical and business content for ACE and CCR conferences, as well as managed the Aesthetics Awards entry and judging process.
9:30 am - 9:50 am
Kara Huggins is an award winning, senior nurse practitioner andVivacy Laboratories Medical Board Member and Brand Specialist. She is renowned for her natural results where she harmonises facial features and refreshes the appearance of her clients at her private clinic, Sanctum Medical, based in Hull. She has an eye for artistic beauty and always has safety at the for front of everything she does – which is why she is an in-demand trainer for her injection techniques across the UK.
9:50 am - 10:30 am
Paul Burgess is an economist, business development specialist and the CEO of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses. Paul has had a leading role in the development of the BACN since 2014 and in the regulation of aesthetics in the UK. On regulation he has been working with regulators, government departments, the CQC, the MHRA and a wide range of stakeholders. He is actively involved in the current discussions with the DHSC concerning standards, licensing, education, training and accreditation.
Paul has developed the BACN working with its Board and staff to be one of the major ProfessionalAssociations in aesthetics with a membership approaching 1200 nurses with a comprehensive support infrastructure for all of its members at national and regional levels.
Chloé Gronow
Kara Huggins RGN
Paul Burgess MBE
9:50 am - 10:30 am
Julie Charlton is a partner at Bevan Brittan LLP and sits on the BACN Management Committee. She specialises in medical malpractice litigation she also has a specialist interest in Mental Health and Human Rights Act litigation.
Julie practises in the Clinical Risk Department at Bevan Brittan LLP and has extensive experience in this area qualifying in 1999. Bevan Brittan LLP provide legal advice in a range of different areas for the public, private and third sectors including regulatory, employment, commercial and infrastructure and property.
9:50 am - 10:30 am
Jonathan has been working in public practice since 2004 and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2007. He runs an accounting practice in the south of England and assists clients with personal tax, corporation tax,VAT, sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts including tax planning matters. Over recent years he has developed a keen interest in the Aesthetic Medicine industry and assists clients with tax compliance matters in this area. As BACN Management Committee member and Treasurer, He has given talks at BACN regional meetings on VAT, tax planning and general business. Jonathan is regularly asked to conduct choirs, music composition and is a church organist in his free time.
10:30 am - 10:55 am
Dr (Miss) Mayoni Gooneratne is a former NHS surgeon, and now an integrative functional medicine and aesthetics doctor. She is the founder of Human Health and SkinFit which are a range of health services that help women to truly thrive. She delivers high performing women’s health programmes that create transformations and is a mentor and aesthetics trainer.
Julie Charlton
Jonathan Bardolph
Dr Mayoni Gooneratne
Treating the Mid-Face: Supporting the Ligaments with Innovative Techniques with Live Demonstration
10:55 am - 11:15 am
Lisa Feliz has worked in the aesthetic industry for 10 years. Previous to this she worked in the NHS for 27 years in a management role, alongside an education role at Bournemouth University. She has been a lead nurse in the BACN for 5 years and has taught for one of the leading aesthetic teaching providers. Lisa has contributed to research and publications and is keen on influencing the industry to providing high standards of care. She holds a level 7 qualification for Mentoring and a Teaching & Assessing qualification. Lisa runs a successful clinic in Bournemouth.
HITs by Galderma: Bright Eyes – the AART of Performing a Combination Treatment to Rejuvenate the Upper Face with Live Demonstration
Galderma UK
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Dr Asad Naqvi is a Fellow of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine and a Pre-Hospital Air Ambulance doctor, equipped with 15 years of medical, surgical and anaesthetic experience, specialising in emergency aesthetic complications, he is one of the UK’s most uniquely qualified experts and the only aesthetic doctor with a sub-specialist qualification and fellowship in out of hospital emergencies as a Helimed doctor. Dr Asad is a UK Faculty Board Member for Galderma. As the creator of the 3-in-1 Eye Rejuvenation he has also developed novel techniques in the aesthetics field to master one of the most difficult treatments in aesthetics, the tear trough treatment, for which is nationally renowned.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: What to Consider When Investing in Lasers, Lights and Energy Based Devices
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm
Dr John Quinn is one of the most experienced cosmetic doctors in the UK. Alongside 18 years experience in cosmetic medicine, he has 13 specifically using lasers and energy-based devices.
He is a full member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine and as well as being a fully trained GP, also holds a postgraduate diploma in clinical dermatology from Queen Mary University in London.
Lisa Feliz RGN INP
Dr Asad Naqvi
Dr John Quinn
2:20 pm - 2:45 pm
Tanya Khan (RGN, INP, PgCert, PgDip) is an aesthetic nurse with over 15 years experience within the industry. She owns and runs a successful medical aesthetics clinic in Belfast City Centre and has a passion for promoting safety within aesthetics. Her NHS background is in theatre nursing of 14 years, 11 of which specialised in assisting in Ophthalmology Surgery. Tanya is currently campaigning to make it illegal for underage children to receive cosmetic non-surgical treatments in Northern Ireland. Last year,Tanya won the award for Cosmetic Non-Surgical Nurse Practitioner of the year at the NI Cosmetic Medicine Awards.
Time Out not Burn Out
5 Squirrels
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Frances has been at the forefront of our medical aesthetic space for over 15 years. Her clinics, FTT SKIN CLINICS in Inverness + Glasgow use neuro modulators to treat full face + neck with outstanding results.
Frances is a consultant + trainer for Evolus, makers of Neucvia. She is also a consultant + trainer for Prollenium, makers Revanesse.
Frances’s FTT Aesthetics Academy trains GDC, GMC, NMC providers.
An introduction to Allergan’s Aesthetics’ newest hybrid injectable HArmonyCa™ Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Natalie has been a Registered General Nurse (RGN) continually since 2005 & started in her Aesthetics Nursing specialism in January 2017 and is a qualified, Independent, Prescribing, Aesthetics Nurse Specialist.
Natalie is a senior clinical trainer and mentor for Harley Academy, is Level 7 trained in Aesthetic Medicine injectables and dermatology. Natalie is CEO of Haswell Aesthetics Medical Ltd. Natalie’s ethos is “Skin first, injectables second. Where art meets science and ethical, holistic care meets aesthetic medicine.”
Tanya Khan RGN INP
Frances Turner Traill RGN INP
Natalie Haswell RGN INP
Every patients' skin tells a story, write the next chapter with us.
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Dr.Tom Decates, MD, PhD:
• Cosmetic Physician KNMG, MD
• Filler Complications, PhD
• Private Clinic Amsterdam
• Erasmus MC, filler complications outpatient clinic
• Amsterdam UMC, scientist
• Head of Dutch association of cosmetic medicine (NVCG) education centre in cosmetic medicine
• Co-founder / COO Bsure Medical
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Gillian Murray is an Advanced Clinical Prescribing Practitioner (ACP) and Pharm D equivalent in the UK specialising in aesthetics medicine. She holds a clinical academic position at Kings College London (KCL) University. At the university she is working towards her PhD in hyaluronidase and is a senior lecturer in clinical pharmacokinetics and advanced clinical practice.
Gillian has 18 years’ experience of working in acute trusts within the NHS predominately in her area of speciality- Surgery. She has held positions in many surgical disciplines including plastics, burns, ICU, vascular and to medical disciplines such as acute medicine, infection, dermatology and rheumatology.
Dr Tom Decates
Gillian Murray MPharm NMP
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Lorna Bowes is an experienced business owner, aesthetic nurse and trainer, having worked in aesthetics since the early 1990s. With extensive experience of delivering aesthetic procedures as well as an in-depth understanding of the global aesthetic medical market, she trains and lectures regularly on procedures and business management in aesthetics. Lorna specialises in cosmetic and medical skincare, treatments and peels. Lorna was a founding member of the BACN and a Consulting Editor to the Journal of Aesthetic Medicine and she is the CEO of leading professional skincare distribution company, AestheticSource.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Sharon Brown is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Since 2001 Sharron has worked with patients with HIV associated facial lipoatrophy treating with New-Fill™ (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) injections initially in a research setting, since 2003 within a nurse-led clinic. Sharron has developed a particular interest in the management of facial lipoatrophy she believes in taking a holistic approach in order to achieve a result that the patient can feel comfortable with both visually and psychologically.
Sharron is involved in lecturing, teaching and training and has contributed to scientific publications. She also works as a specialist nurse in aesthetic medicine.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Karen Hunter is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Independent Prescriber, with over 27 years’ experience in the Aesthetic industry. She works part time in her own Aesthetic Clinic, based in Lancashire and at North Manchester General Hospital, where she runs a weekly nurse-led clinic, offering collagen stimulating injectable treatments for people living with HIV Related Facial Lipoatrophy, since 2017.
Lorna Bowes RGN INP (Retired) Sharron Brown RGN INP Karen Hunter RGN INP10:00 am - 10:45 am
With over 18 years of clinical experience, Aine has specialised in the field of aesthetic medicine and has two succesful clinics in Northern Ireland. Aine is a long established Merz UK&I Faculty member and trainer and plays a significant role in industry aesthetic education. As a former regional lead of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses, Aine regularly shares her insights and experiences with fellow practitioners, discussing the latest advancements in aesthetic treatments, techniques, and best practices. Furthermore, Aine is director of her own training academy as well as an online portal called MAP-IQ offering OFQUAL , JCCP approved courses. Aine believes that education is key in professional practice especially now in light of impending new legislation.
Church Pharmacy
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Dr Rehanna Beckhurst qualified as a dentist in 2003 and gained a master’s degree in dental science. She always had a profound interest in cosmetic dentistry and aesthetic medicine, and she went on to qualify as a medical aesthetics practitioner in 2012. She continued to develop her skills with MSc courses and became a tutor in facial aesthetics. Dr Beckhurst co-established her clinic, iFab Clinic in 2016 and has gone from strength to strength, receiving multiple highly commended awards including, Best Patient Journey, Best NonSurgical Result and Best Total Face Sculpting.
12:05 pm - 12:45 pm
Sharon has worked alongside plastic surgeons developing her practice and aesthetics over the past 30 years. She has set up and managed cosmetic clinics in London and overseas, and was significantly involved in introducing the first Hyaluronic Acid filler ( Restylane) into the UK in 1996. This generated a particular interest in dermal injecting techniques leading to training,education and governance within nursing aesthetics.
Previously an RCN Aesthetic Forum steering committee member, she is a co-founder of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) and is current BACN Chair. Co-author of the BACN/RCN Cosmetic Nurse Competencies.
Áine Larkin RGN INP
Dr Rehanna Beckhurst
Sharon Bennett RGN INP
Off-Licence Toxins: Treating the Whole Face with Live Demonstration
12:05 pm - 12:45 pm
Frances has been at the forefront of our medical aesthetic space for over 15 years. Her clinics, FTT SKIN CLINICS in Inverness + Glasgow use neuro modulators to treat full face + neck with outstanding results. Frances is a consultant + trainer for Evolus, makers of Neucvia. She is also a consultant + trainer for Prollenium, makers Revanesse.
Off-Licence Toxins: Treating the Whole Face with Live Demonstration
12:05 pm - 12:45 pm
Julia Hart has a nursing career extending over 30 years. She is both Adult and Paediatric trained, has several Degrees and has an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Prior to becoming interested in Aesthetic Medicine, Julia was a Nurse Practitioner in Neonatology. Within this role she developed many technical skills which included Central Line Placement, Intubation and performing Cranial Ultrasound. She was also fundamental in changing the clinical practice which impacted on the skin integrity and wound management of newborn infants. Julia’s Advanced Clinical Skills are also recognised within the industry and this has allowed her to be the first of only 2 nurses in Scotland trained in Advanced Placement of Silhouette Soft Threads and is a Brand Ambassador for MINT threads.
Polynucleotides for Periorbital and Hair
Croma
12:45 pm - 1:05 pm
Dr Vikram Swaminathan has been working in surgical and aesthetic specialities for over ten years. Having discovered his passion for non-surgical aesthetic rejuvenation, he went on to work for many national cosmetic chains before providing bespoke services through his own clinics.As a highly experienced clinician and trainer Dr Swaminathan is currently a faculty member of the British Society of Aesthetic Examiners and Assessors (BSAEA) and the Aesthetics Sub-committee at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM).
Frances Turner Traill RGN INP
Julia Hart RGN INP
Dr Vikram Swaminathan
Frances’s FTT Aesthetics Academy trains GDC, GMC, NMC providers.
2:05 pm - 2:25 pm
Dr David Eccleston is a leading international thought leader, and has been at the forefront of medical aesthetics for over 20 years. He is the Founder, Clinical Director and Consulting Cosmetic Physician for the award-winning MediZen Clinic in Birmingham. David has been a member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine since 2003, and is a past President of the Society of Cosmetic Physicians and Surgeons. David has tried and tested most of the toxins and many of the fillers available in the UK. David is widely published, having been involved in more than 22 botulinum toxin type A clinical trials. He is currently a speaker, trainer and key opinion leader for Evolus, Allurion, Cutera, and Emblation Technologies. He was named one of best toxin doctors in the UK, according to The Times (June 2023).
2:25 pm - 2:45 pm
With a solid academic foundation in Immunology,Alex Bugg (MSc) has seamlessly transitioned into aesthetics and surgical marketing. Since 2016, she has worked for Web Marketing Clinic, the specialist aesthetic marketing agency founded by her father, Mark Bugg. She focuses mainly on content marketing. Alex is also a skilled video producer, delivering high-end productions for clients.
An esteemed industry speaker, Alex has graced numerous UK conferences including CCR, ACE and Aesthetic Medicine Live, enlightening audiences on diverse topics like digital marketing, social media, video production, email marketing, and website optimisation.
2:45 pm - 3:25 pm
Mel Recchia is a Nurse Independent Prescriber with a background working in Burns and Plastics and A&E with 16 years specialising in Aesthetic medicine, and 11 years as an aesthetic educator, working as a lead trainer for Cosmetic Courses. Mel is clinical director of her own clinic, Alchemy Aesthetics, and Athena Medical Aesthetics Training, also part of the Teoxane faculty. Mel is also an UK trainer for Sinclair and Silhouette Soft threads. Mel is a dedicated and involved member of the Aesthetic community, as part of the management committee for the BACN, co-chair for the BACN Training and Education Training committee, advisory board member for Save face, and recently has joined the clinical support team for CMAC.
Dr David Eccleston
Alex Bugg
Mel Recchia RGN INP
2:45 pm - 3:25 pm
Caroline is an Independent Nurse Prescriber and Midwife with over 17 years of experience in Emergency Medicine and Midwifery. In 2016 she launched her aesthetics career, creating R&R Aesthetics where she leads a team providing skin treatments, injectables and laser treatments.
Caroline prides herself on creating a safe, professional clinic which focuses on natural results for patients. Caroline is particularly interested in regenerative medicine and gut health and loves to share this passion with her patients.
3:25 pm - 4:00 pm
Dr Rowland-Warmann, BDS, BSc, MSc, Aes. Med, MClin, Dent Orthod, PGDip Endod, PGCert MedEd, Dip. MJDF, is the founder and lead clinician at Smileworks Liverpool. Her practice is limited to non-surgical aesthetics with a special interest in the management of dermal filler complications using ultrasound. Dr Rowland-Warmann lectures on dermal filler complication management and founded the Smileworks HUB, a training academy for medical professionals to advance their skills in aesthetic medicine and ultrasound.
Caroline Hall RGN INP
Dr MJ Rowland-Warmann
Rejuvenating the upper face with the Galderma aesthetic collection
Attend the Galderma symposium
With Dr Asad Naqvi
HITsTM by Galderma: Bright Eyes – the AART of performing a combination treatment to rejuvenate the upper face.*
Holistic Individualized Treatment
by GALDERMA
Thursday 14th September | 12:00 – 12:50pm | 0.8 CPD points
For the UK, report forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. For Ireland, suspected adverse events can be reported via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, www.hpra.ie; Adverse events should also be reported to Galderma (UK) Ltd. Email: Medinfo.uk@galderma.com Tel: +44 1 923 208950.
Find out where your favourite exhibitors will be at this year’s Autumn Aesthetic Conference! You’ll have chance to visit all exhibitors during our networking lunch and breaks throughout the day.
FILLMED Stand 1/2
Platinum and Drinks
Reception Sponsor
Pharma Hermetic Stand 3
AestheticSource Stand 4
Croma Stand 5 Gold Sponsor
Aesthetic Nurse Software Stand 6 Silver Sponsor
Allergan Aesthetics, an Abbvie Company Stand 7 Platinum Sponsor
5 Squirrels Stand 16
Platinum Sponsor
HA-Derma Stand 17
Prollenium Stand 18
Galderma Stand 19 Day One Headline Sponsor
Neauvia Stand 20b
Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance Stand 20
Skymedic Stand 28
Eden Aesthetics Stand 29
BeautyEurope.eu Stand 30
HYPO21 Stand 31
SkinMed Stand 32/33
Menopause in Aesthetics Stand 34
Galderma
Day One Headline Sponsor Stand 19
Everyone’s skin is unique and we have our own skin story. At Galderma, we embrace these differences offering premium brands that fit people’s individual needs.
We aim to make an impact in the lives of consumers by providing innovative and effective aesthetic solutions.We provide our customers with the treatments, services and education to help their clients achieve optimal results that enhance and meet their individual needs.
With decades of aesthetics innovation and unique heritage in hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and botulinum toxin, supported by science. Established as one of the market’s leading companies, our comprehensive portfolio continues to grow.
Church Pharmacy Day Two Headline Sponsor Stand 23
Church Pharmacy delivers a trusted service for all your medical aesthetic and clinic supplies. We supply a wide range of botulinum toxins, dermal fillers,chemical peels,skincare and cosmeceutical brands from trusted and regulated sources through to all the necessary consumables to ensure your clinic is fully prepared for all patient treatments. Our award-winning customer service sets us apart in the aesthetics industry. From product support to streamlined sales and aftercare, we prioritise customer satisfaction. We provide product training and employ innovative technology like our bespoke ordering systems, DigitRx and Partner Prescribing.
As pioneers of online prescription services for aesthetic products, we ensure efficient, secure orders. Our commitment is to surpass customer expectations, fostering high satisfaction and loyalty.
FILLMED
Platinum Sponsor Stand 1/2
Laboratoires FILLMED has designed, developed, and marketed anti-ageing products for medical aesthetic professionals since 1978: for nurses, physicians and aesthetic practitioners.These products correct the signs of ageing and improve skin quality.
From legacy products like NCTF (New CellularTreatment Factor) to the latest dermal fillers with proven collagen induction properties. 2023 brings further evolution to the Fillmed brand, as a pioneer in bio-regenerative medicine and exciting developments like NCTF+1.
Beauty is art, Fillmed made it science.
Platinum Sponsor Stand 7
Our Purpose
At Allergan Aesthetics, we believe in the remarkable impact confidence can have on the lives, businesses, and careers of those we serve. United by our shared belief in what we do and a commitment to doing what’s right, we bring our best every day.
Our Promise
We create the products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine.
5 Squirrels
Platinum Sponsor Stand 16
5 Squirrels has been helping skincare professionals launch their own brand skincare products since 2014. Our awardwinning portfolio of product formulations contains highly concentrated active ingredients that improve the skin’s overall health and appearance.
We offer a one-stop-shop that makes the process simple so you can focus on what you do best: looking after your clients’ skin.
Merz Aesthetics
Platinum Sponsor Stand 21
At Merz Aesthetics we are here to help you shape the future of your clinical practice, keeping medicine at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our healthcare heritage which began over one hundred and ten years ago, and our organisation is still run by the same family to this day. We aim to equip you with expert insights and the latest clinical practices to give you the confidence to perform at your best and provide trusted results for your patients. We’re eager to provide you with a world of learning that can be applied to your aesthetic business today and for years to come.
Croma
Gold Sponsor Stand 5
Croma is a global player in the minimally invasive aesthetics market and a leading European manufacturer of premium quality hyaluronic acid syringes. The company offers a comprehensive and innovative aesthetics portfolio including fillers, lifting threads, PRP and Polynucleotide biostimulators complemented by its own skincare brand. Founded in 1976 by a pharmacist couple, Croma-Pharma® GmbH is a family company headquartered in Austria where it also operates its manufacturing plant.With 550 employees, 13 subsidiaries in Europe and Brazil, two joint ventures and 60 exclusive export partners, it distributes its products in 80 markets globally, including the US/Canada, China and Australia/New Zealand. It also operates as a contract manufacturer in orthopaedics and ophthalmology.
Evolus Gold Sponsor Stand 26
Evolus (Nasdaq: EOLS) is a performance beauty company evolving the aesthetic neurotoxin market for the next generation of beauty consumers through its unique, customer-centric business model and innovative digital platform. Our mission is to become a global, multi-product aesthetics company based on our flagship product, Nuceiva®▼(botulinum toxin type A).The product is manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility using Hi-Pure™ technology.
Nuceiva® is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe vertical lines between the eyebrows seen at maximum frown (glabellar lines), when the severity of the above facial lines has an important psychological impact in adults below 65 years of age.The full SPC is available here: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/14178/smpc#gref
VIVACY Gold Sponsor Stand 8
VIVACY Laboratories is a French manufacturer specialising in the development, production and distribution of injectable hyaluronic acid-based medical devices for the Aesthetic and Anti-ageing Medicine sectors. Since its opening, VIVACY Laboratories has become a major player in the Medical Aesthetics market globally, exporting its technological know-how to more than 85 countries worldwide.
Aesthetic Nurse Software Silver Sponsor Stand 6
Aesthetic Nurse Software (ANS) is an easy-to-use, affordable software designed specifically for aesthetic practitioners. Founded by aesthetic nurse prescriber, Jo Hayward, ANS supports practitioners to document every step of an aesthetic treatment and effortlessly manage their diary. Helping you to stay compliant and store patient information securely in one place.
ANS has everything you need, from questionnaires and consent forms to photos, treatment maps and treatment notes. As well as online bookings, deposits and automated reminders.The ANS team is on hand to give you all the support you need to run a successful aesthetic business!
DermaFocus Silver Sponsor Stand 11
DermaFocus is a leading innovator in the field of bio-regenerative aesthetics, specialising in advanced dermal injections. Renowned as the “Home of Polynucleotides,” our expertise lies in exclusive distribution, cutting-edge training, and transformative products that redefine skin rejuvenation. With a commitment to excellence, our skilled team empowers medical professionals to harness the power of polynucleotides for optimal skin revitalisation. Our mission is to elevate beauty standards through comprehensive education, top-tier products, and personalised support, ultimately guiding practitioners to unlock the full potential of bio-regenerative aesthetics. Join us on this journey to rediscover and redefine the beauty within.
To find out more about all our other BACN Autumn Aesthetic Conference exhibitors, visit the BACN website via the QR code on the left!
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This promotional symposium has been developed and funded by Evolus
Our Regional Leaders are at the forefront of the BACN and act as an important contact point for all members.They act as ambassadors for the community by representing member views and sharing feedback from local get-togethers and meetings.
Many of our Regional Leaders will be here today - so make sure to say hello when you see them!
Louise Dale
Alexandra Mills Constance Campion
Camilla Shorey
Rachel Lyons
Helen Hunt Gaynor Hughes
South Coast West South West
South East London
Nadra Constance
Stu Logan
West Midlands
Lesley Williams
Rebecca Hopkinson
Anthea Whiteley
Emma Gray
Rachel Nicholson
Nina Hawkins
East Anglia
East Midlands
East Midlands
Yorkshire & Humber
Karen Burgess
Greater Manchester
Carla Jones
Sara Cheeney
North Wales
Lindsey McKirdy
Karen Hunter
Amy Bird
Michelle McLean
Lancashire & Cumbria
Cheshire & Merseyside
Jo Ferriday
Kelly Harris
South Wales
Alongside in person events, our Regional Leaders have created several local WhatsApp and Facebook groups for members to join! If you aren’t already part of your group, but would like to be, scan the QR code in the bottom right to be directed to a linktree with all current regional groups available to join.
Can’t see your local area listed? Contact our Membership Coordinator, Abi, at ageran@bacn.org.uk who can point you in the right direction!
For local BACN WhatsApp and Facebook groups
Linda Strachan
Tanya Khan
Emma Heaney
Brenda McKibbin
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Simone Sansom
North East
The Consulting Room in-depth aesthetic magazine was first published in 2009 and has now evolved into a much-anticipated, CPD-certified quarterly edition. Our unique, must-read themed editions take a deep dive into different sectors and topics associated with the world of aesthetic medicine, with articles written by leading practitioners in their field of expertise and sought-after contributors.
It is compiled by award-winning editor, Vicky Eldridge so, you can see why each issue is highly anticipated!
I purchased the Gentlo in February 2023, and within 4 months, I have taken over 20k. It has proven to be a big hit in my clinic and a game-changer for my patients. The transformations have been unbelievable with excellent feedback. I would highly recommend having the Gentlo device, you don’t really need to sell to your patients, the results speak for themselves.
ANNIE COLES, SKININSPIRE
VISIT STAND 23
for our exclusive BACN offer
