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Competency, confidence and capability for facial aesthetic procedures

BDJ In Practice volume 36, pages 24–25 (2023)Cite this article

  • A rise in the number of complications associated with facial aesthetics has been noticed and has yet to be explained

  • A careful assessment is required for every patient seeking facial aesthetics if potential errors are to be avoided

  • A checklist approach offers a consistent method of optimising safety and patient satisfaction

A rise in the number of complications associated with facial aesthetics has been noticed and has yet to be explained

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  1. Botulinum Toxin Club, Stevenage, United Kingdom

    Harry Singh

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Singh, H. Competency, confidence and capability for facial aesthetic procedures. BDJ In Pract 36, 24–25 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41404-023-1979-9

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