How to Choose a Safe Practioner
Unfortunately, there is no Compulsory Register for Aesthetic
Practioners in the UK
At Safe Faces we have invited
QUALIFIED PRACTIONERS
to join our
VOLUNTARY REGISTER
Any Practioner who has received a
Certificate of Registration
from
SAFE FACES
has submitted their
QUALIFICATIONS
(not just one day certificates)
How to find a Registered Practioners?
Take responsibility for your treatment.
What is an Aesthetic Practioner?
An Aesthetic Practioner has undertaken specific training to deliver treatments which may involve the piercing of the skin to inject products or devices.
Injectable products like Dermal Fillers, Botulinum Toxin (Botox) or
Vitamin Drips or the insertion of PDO or COG Threads
Surface Skin Treatment which require a high degree of training and
understanding of anatomy for client safety.
Examples would be Permanent Makeup, Microblading, Chemical Peels & Laser Treatments.
Treatment which involve heat or cold using equipment.
The insertion of devices into the skin for rejuvenation, PDO & Cog Threads.
If its cheap its cheap for a reason
Many Practioners Advertise they are 'FULLY QUALIFIED' when in fact they have no qualifications at all.
They may have completed a one day fast track certificate or CPD*.
CPD is not a qualification it has little value unless it is on top of qualifiactions.*
Don't have treatment done because its the cheapest, your Practioner may not be using
legal or safe products, or be insured
How to choose a practitioner?
In this social media age where images play such a strong influential role
in decision making its easy to be seduced into booking an appointment
from what you see,
but you are not seeing your face so results will vary.
The person offering or advertising to do treatments may have no qualifications in Aesthetics.
They may have completed a one day fast track course, cheap and quick, certificate, gained a 'certificate'
and advertise themselves as 'fully qualified' when factually they have
no qualifications at all in Aesthetic Practice
If your Practioner has a Healthcare qualification (Doctor, Nurse, Dentist) doesn't mean they will be trained to a high standard in Aesthetics?
Many do an afternoons course before starting to practice.
They may be wonderful medics but not so good at Aesthetics.
A medical or nursing degree does not necessarily equip
a Practioner with the skills to deliver satisfactory or safe treatment.
You may chose to have a Beauty Therapist do your treatment.
A Beauty Therapist is not an Aesthetic Practioner.
Whilst they may be excellent at Beauty Therapy
they may lack the underpinning knowledge to carry out treatment
or rectify an emergency situation.
Be cautious of treatment in an non-clinical environment.
Ask Questions. Read reviews. Have a consultation.
Don't just book on Price.
* CPD - Continuous Professional Development is intended to build on the foundation of recognised accredited Qualifications (not Certificates)
What should you be looking for in Safe Practice
Look at our listings of Aesthetic Practioners to see what level of training in Aesthetics a Practioner has attained.
Is you Practioner Professional?
Does your Practioner look professional
Do they work in a clinical, clean environment
Are they registered with Environmental Health where required by law
Do you have to complete extensive paperwork before treatment
making sure you are suitable and safe to have treatment
Is everything shown to you, products opened in-front of you
If 'Botox' treatment, did you see a box with your prescription on it
'Botox' is a prescription only product
Do you get a product leaflet with a batch number and aftercare instruction when you leave
Can you pay by card
Did you get a receipt.
All questions you should ask yourself before undertaking treatment.
