Cosmetic
Authorities
Save Face
A recognized authority in the cosmetic treatment market, Save Face is a national register of approved practitioners specializing in non-surgical aesthetics including dermal fillers and other such anti-aging treatments. They also offer the opportunity for prospective clients to locate clinics, which they have personally reviewed, making it a useful resource.
JCCP
The JCCP, or the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners as it is otherwise known, is a governing cosmetic body with the key purpose of reinforcing the safety of patients within the cosmetic industry. They help to manage registering practitioners and ensure that they are assessed and therefore accredited to safeguard patients.
CPSA
The Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority, or the CPSA, are an organisation that oversee various aspects of the aesthetics industry. They help to ensure that practising aestheticians are suitably trained, and thus experienced enough to safely treat clients, and follow the appropriate guidelines necessary when doing so. They are responsible for providing guidance to the non-surgical side of cosmetic surgery and represent various bodies within it including BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons), BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons) and BAD (British Association of Dermatologists).
ABCS
For over 30 years, the ABCS (American Board of Cosmetic Surgery) has committed themselves to imparting a high standard when it comes to caring for their patients. They help to see that aesthetic surgeons specializing in cosmetic treatments are properly certified and are skilled enough to safely carry out the required treatments. The ABCS confirm that they are the sole certifying board that tests surgeons’ expertise and knowledge in its entirety and, as such, many cosmetic surgeons do not pass the board exam. This ensures a high level of both patient safety and high standards within the aesthetic industry.
BAAPS
BAAPS, also known as the British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons, is the only body pledging themselves to ensuring both education and safety guidelines in the cosmetic surgery industry are met. They are also responsible for representing most of the privately practising, NHS-trained Consultant Plastic Surgeons. With strict measures in place to enforce patient protection, BAAPS also makes an effort to send their members to meetings both in the UK and overseas with the purpose of keeping them abreast of surgical advancements.
ASPS
For over 80 years, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is reported to be the largest organisation specializing in plastic surgery in the world. They offer the option to locate highly qualified ASPS surgeons trained in plastic surgery, dermal fillers and other similar procedures. They also provide before and after photos of patients following various treatments to reassure prospective clients that their desires will be met.
BAPRAS
The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons is hailed as the voice of cosmetic surgery. First established following the Second World War with the goal of promoting public health via advancements made in plastic surgery. BAPRAS also seeks to broaden the understanding of the extent of cosmetic treatments. With customer care at the forefront of their organisation and HRH Duke of Edinburgh as their patron, BAPRAS seeks to establish both education and trust amongst their associated surgeons and patients alike.
BAD
The British Association of Detmatologists is a registered charity responsible for the education, research, practice, research and training in the dermatology industry. Providing information concerning dermal disorders in addition to supplying general information regarding the skin. Founded in 1920, BAD collaborates with other bodies including but not limited to the Department of Health, Medical Royal Collages and Patient Support Groups.
AAIC
The Association of Aesthetics, Injectables and Cosmetic Laser was founded with the aim of patient protection while at the same time seeking to level the playing field between anyone who wishes to train either in the medical or aesthetics industry. As long as those that serve under the AAIC banner agree to follow their regulations and requirements, practitioners with a medical background or a lack thereof are able to be accepted to train under them. By safely executing the required training, all qualifying practitioners are subject to close inspection to ensure client safety. Likewise, training companies endorsed by the AAIC have had to adhere to precise guidelines in order to qualify with the purpose of guaranteeing high level training and therefore security to the client.
ACPB
The Association of Cosmetic Practitioners of Britain, otherwise recognized as the ACPB, are a body who like the AAIC accept professional practitioners whether they hail from a background that is medical or not. Setting this aside, the ACPB ensure that trainees follow certain strict procedures in order to maintain high safety criteria for prospective clients. With equality at the forefront of their organisation, the ACPB seek to uniting professionals from varying backgrounds while doing so with precise guidelines and transparency in order to establish both professionalism and trust.
BCAM
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine, formerly known as the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, is an organisation with the goal of promoting safety and ethics within the aesthetic treatment market. With all members of the General Medical Council issued with a licence that grants them permission to practice and high standards governed them, the BCAM are overseen by a board of directors who seek to keep them up to date with progressive thinking and strict measures to enforce public safety within this field.