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Area of Science:

  • Medical Aesthetics
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Best Practices

Background:

  • Nonsurgical injectable aesthetic procedures are increasingly popular, leading to a rise in reported complications, especially infections.
  • Aseptic technique is a critical, modifiable factor for aesthetic practitioners to minimize cross-contamination and infection risk.
  • Treatments involving skin barrier breach, like soft tissue fillers, necessitate stringent aseptic protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a consensus on best practices for aseptic techniques in medical aesthetics.
  • To recommend a step-by-step procedure for optimal aseptic practice in private clinics.
  • To define key considerations for reducing infection risk throughout the patient journey (pre-, during-, and post-procedure).

Main Methods:

  • Convening a consensus group of five UK expert aesthetic clinicians.
  • Reviewing current evidence and extensive clinical experience.
  • Developing phased guidance (pre-, during-, post-procedure) for patients and healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

  • Recommendations were made to achieve and maintain high standards of asepsis and infection control.
  • Guidance covers patient selection, procedure conduct, and post-treatment care.
  • Specific procedures are recommended to mitigate infection risks inherent in aesthetic treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Aesthetic clinics face a high potential risk of infection, particularly with facial injectable treatments.
  • Adherence to enhanced aseptic techniques is vital for patient safety.
  • This expert consensus provides actionable guidance to mitigate asepsis-related risks in medical aesthetics.