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Cosmetic injectables adverse events: vascular occlusion

Written by HealthCert Education | Nov 21, 2023 2:12:19 AM

In this latest podcast, Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetix) delves into the world of cosmetic injectables and discusses adverse events of anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler treatments, exploring the essential steps to handle these situations effectively to ensure safe and informed practices. 

For further information on this topic, you may be interested to learn more about HealthCert's Professional Diploma program in Aesthetic Medicine - online aesthetics training for GPs, with optional workshops.

Listen to the full podcast now:

 

 

In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks about cosmetic injectables adverse events with Kelly Beasy. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix.

In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore:

  • Common complications that doctors may encounter with cosmetic injectables, and how they can be prevented or minimised.
  • Kelly's personal experiences encountering a complication from anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers and how she managed it effectively.
  • General guidelines and key steps for doctors to follow when facing a potential vascular occlusion or other complications.
  • Potential implications for doctors from a legal perspective if a complication arises from an injectables treatment, and how physicians can safeguard themselves from legal issues.
  • The importance of documentation in the management of cosmetic injectables complications, and what doctors should include in their records to safeguard themselves and their patients.
  • Best practices for aftercare following anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler treatments, and how doctors can educate their patients to ensure proper post-treatment care.
  • Strategies to effectively manage patient expectations prior to administering cosmetic injectables, and how doctors can ensure patients have realistic goals for their treatments.
  • How to maintain open communication and maintain your reputation to ensure patients continue to trust your expertise and return for future treatments even after the unfortunate event of a complication.
  • Kelly's advice for doctors who are new to the field to minimise the risk of complications and enhance patient satisfaction and safety in their practice.

Hear all this and much more in the full podcast above!

For further information on this topic, you may be interested to learn more about HealthCert's Professional Diploma program in Aesthetic Medicine - online aesthetics training for GPs, with optional workshops.

Listen to another podcast: Profhilo®: The new bio-remodelling injectable treatment

 

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