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Referral is rarely the thing that generates a complaint. Treating outside your competence frequently is.

A wider assessment does not mean a wider scope of practice. Recognising that the skin is an organ, and that its condition reflects more than what you apply or inject locally, doesn't turn an aesthetic consultation into a general medical clinic - and it doesn't require every practitioner to become a longevity doctor.

Where the expertise isn't there, the answer is referral, further training, or working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ahead of CCR 2026, we sat down with Dr Gaby Prinsloo, Medical Director at the iiaa, and Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, former NHS colorectal surgeon and a founder of the Society of Integrative Aesthetics. Dr Mayoni would like to see more candour across the specialty on exactly this point:
"Practitioners need to know their limits, refer appropriately, and collaborate when patients have concerns outside their expertise. This improves patient safety and outcomes, and helps build trust."

From where we sit, that's a risk management point as much as a clinical one. Read the full interview on our website - https://loom.ly/TAeCI5A

What Longevity Really Means in Aesthetic Medicine What Longevity Really Means in Aesthetic Medicine Ahead of CCR 2026, we spoke to two clinicians shaping how the specialty thinks about ageing, evidence and the limits of good practice Skin longevity, regenerative medicine, biostimulation, preventative aesthetics and whole-person health are no longer...

Ahead of CCR 2026, we sat down with two clinicians shaping how the specialty thinks about ageing, evidence, and the limits of good practice.

Dr Gaby Prinsloo, Medical Director at the iiaa, works where skincare science, clinical education and regulation meet - which gives her a clear view of the gap between what a product can be shown to do and what it's marketed to do.

Dr Mayoni Gooneratne came to the same conclusions by a different route: NHS colorectal surgeon, then functional medicine, now practising at the intersection of the two.

We asked them what skin longevity actually means once you strip the marketing language
away.

What came back covers:

✅ Why the consultation is getting longer
✅What "skin longevity" means clinically, and what it can't promise
✅ Why inflammation sits at the centre of it
✅ How to separate evidence for an ingredient from evidence for a product
✅Knowing where your expertise ends, and why that's a risk point as much as a clinical one

Read the full interview on our website - https://loom.ly/TAeCI5A

We're at CCR on stand E86, both days. Come and say hello.

What Longevity Really Means in Aesthetic Medicine What Longevity Really Means in Aesthetic Medicine Ahead of CCR 2026, we spoke to two clinicians shaping how the specialty thinks about ageing, evidence and the limits of good practice Skin longevity, regenerative medicine, biostimulation, preventative aesthetics and whole-person health are no longer...

This is one of the questions we’re asked most often.

The answer isn’t always straightforward.

For many businesses, Employers’ Liability Insurance is a legal requirement if you employ staff.

Beyond that, the insurance you need depends on how you practise, the treatments you provide and your business set-up.

Appropriate insurance is widely recognised as an important part of practising safely and professionally.

Not sure where to start?

Our New Practitioner Guide explains the different types of cover and what to consider before you begin treating clients.

Download your copy via the link in our bio.

This is one of the biggest grey areas.

Some practitioners assume they’re covered under the clinic’s policy. Sometimes they are - but often not in the way they expect.

Cover depends on:
- Your employment status
- The clinic’s policy wording
- Whether your treatments are declared
- Whether you fall within scope

The practical lesson for aesthetics is this:
Never assume you are covered just because you work in someone else’s clinic.

Ask:
Which treatments am I covered for?
Does the policy cover self-employed practitioners?
Does it include treatment risk, not just premises liability?
What happens if a claim is made against both me and the clinic?

If those answers are not documented clearly, you should not rely on assumption.

Download our New Practitioner Guide for more essential questions to ask before you start.

Starting your aesthetics career?

Here’s a simple checklist to help you prepare:

✔ Decide which treatments you’ll offer
✔ Gather your qualifications and certificates
✔ Choose how and where you’ll practise
✔ Arrange specialist insurance
✔ Read your policy carefully
✔ Tell your insurer before adding new treatments
✔ Review your cover as your business grows

Every successful aesthetics business starts with strong foundations.

For more practical guidance, download our New Practitioner Guide via the link in our bio.

Many new practitioners worry about what happens if a client complains or something goes wrong.

Having specialist insurance means you have support through the process.

If a claim arises, it may involve:

✔ Reviewing treatment records
✔ Understanding what happened
✔ Providing relevant documentation
✔ Receiving guidance from experienced claims teams

The key is to contact your insurer as soon as possible and avoid handling serious complaints alone.

The right support can make a difficult situation easier to navigate.

Learn more about protecting your aesthetics career in our New Practitioner Guide. Link in bio.

There isn’t a single insurance policy that’s right for every practitioner.

The cover you need depends on your treatments, where you work and how your business is set up.

Many practitioners consider cover such as:
• Medical Malpractice / Professional Indemnity
• Public Liability
• Product Liability

If you run a clinic or employ staff, you may also need:
• Employers’ Liability
• Premises and equipment cover

Every practice is different, so it’s important to make sure your policy reflects your individual circumstances.

Need help understanding what may be suitable for you?

Download our New Practitioner Guide or speak to our specialist team today.

Many practitioners begin their careers working from home, renting a room or travelling to clients.

Whichever route you choose, your insurance should accurately reflect how you practise.

If you’re working from home:
✔ Tell your household insurer you’re running a business
✔ Check your mortgage or tenancy agreement allows home-based work
✔ Make sure your treatment environment is suitable

If you’re mobile:
✔ Tell your insurer you’ll be treating clients away from your own premises
✔ Check your equipment is covered while travelling
✔ Don’t assume your motor insurance protects your treatment kit

Being upfront about how you work can help ensure you have the right cover in place.

For more practical guidance, download our New Practitioner Guide. Link in bio.