23/02/2024
“I don’t need a consultation, I’ve been having Botox for years”
Incorrect! Whether you’re a complete newbie to aesthetics or you’ve been having treatments for a long time, you must have a consultation with me before treatment.
Here’s why.
1. It’s the law.
I am a Nurse Practitioner & Independent Prescriber. Most medications used in aesthetics is prescription only. To legally create a prescription for my patients I must assess them, undertake a thorough medical history, diagnose, decide on management of the condition & decide whether it is appropriate to prescribe.
As someone who also prescribes for other aesthetic nurses who are not prescribers, it is my duty to ensure these individuals are sufficiently experienced in administering these treatments and managing complications. This is a huge responsibility & one I take seriously.
2. Managing expectations
I provide tweakments and aim for subtle and natural aesthetic enhancements using the aesthetics medical model of care. I can tell during consultation if I am the right clinician for a patient based on what their aims are. E.G any want for alienisation like Russian lips, I am not the right clinician for you! Injectables are not the appropriate treatment for certain problem areas, in which case I will provide alternative treatment plans.
3. To obtain a medical history
I assess my patients holistically and treat my aesthetic procedures as I would with my NHS work. I undertake a comprehensive medical & drug history to ensure you are safe for treatment.
4. Treatment planning
We will base this on individual budget, priorities & goals.
5. Risks and complications.
It is my duty to ensure the patient has informed consent including understanding of the benefits & risks of the medication & treatment and provide follow up.
Finally, it is your time to ask me questions & get an understanding of what is available for YOU!
👩🏼⚕️Chelsea Sharp NMP RGN BSc (Hons)
🎓Nurse Practitioner & Independent Prescriber
💌 info@cjsholisticaesthetics.com
👩🏼💻www.cjsholisticaesthetics.com
📍Stoke Newington, Hackney
📍Gidea Park, Essex
📍Soho, London