The CPSA COVID-19 Safety Considerations for Elective Procedures
The CPSA has produced guidance on COVID-19 safety considerations for elective procedures. This is available here, in the news section of the website.
Welcome to the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority
The CPSA is an expert group of specialists with patient/public representation, committed to safeguarding people who undergo non-surgical cosmetic treatment (such as fillers, skin rejuvenation, lasers and botulinum toxin injections) and hair restoration surgery.
We set the Standards that anyone who wishes to perform these treatments must meet, whatever professional background they are from.
Practitioners who meet these Standards can now join a register run by the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practice (JCCP), with whom we work closely. This will open to the public in early April 2018, and will let you select a practitioner from the register, knowing they have met the requirements set out in the Standards explained on this website.
Members of the public who would like to check the JCCP register to find practitioners can do that on the JCCP website.
We set the Standards that anyone who wishes to perform these treatments must meet, whatever professional background they are from.
Practitioners who meet these Standards can now join a register run by the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practice (JCCP), with whom we work closely. This will open to the public in early April 2018, and will let you select a practitioner from the register, knowing they have met the requirements set out in the Standards explained on this website.
Members of the public who would like to check the JCCP register to find practitioners can do that on the JCCP website.
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We believe that there are some key, overarching principles that must be adhered to by anyone practising non-surgical cosmetic interventions, regardless of which treatments this may involve. This Standard has been devised to cover these requirements, which include: professionalism, supervision, health and safety, premises requirements, complaints handling and more.
Skin Fillers
Fillers are injected into the skin and are used to 'fill out' wrinkles and lines and to add plumpness and volume to sagging or hollow areas. A sound knowledge of the surface anatomy is essential to reduce the risk of swelling or scarring.
Skin rejuvenation (e.g. peels)
These treatments, which include chemical peels and micro needling, aim to make skin look younger and fresher by treating light wrinkles, pigmentation, acne and more. Side effects can include burning, peeling and permanent skin discolouration.
Toxins
This standard relates to injectible Botulinum Toxin. Brand names include Botox, Dysport and Azzalure. For cosmetic purposes, these injections are most commonly used to soften wrinkles. Complications can include pain, bruising and drooping eyelids.
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CPSA regard all procedures as clinical and Supervision is required for Practitioners entering the JCCP register. The level and nature of Supervision varies according to the modality, HEE level and background of the practitioner.
LIPLED (Lasers and Light) There are many different types of cosmetic laser and light treatments available, used for a vast range of skin issues, including wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, hair removal and scarring. These treatments can cause significant skin problems, including burns, if not administered correctly, which these standards aim to minimise. Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair Restoration Surgery is a field of surgery that provides hair coverage to areas where it has been lost or is desired. Aspects of this field covered by CPSA include Hair Transplant Surgery and Prosthetic Hair Fibre Implantation.
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Registration now open!
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The JCCP register is now open for practitioners who wish to join and members of the public who would like to find a practitioner. Visit www.jccp.org.uk
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JCCP / CPSA Code of Practice
"Cosmetic interventions" means any intervention, procedure or treatment carried out with the primary objective of changing an aspect of a patient’s physical appearance, and includes non-surgical procedures, both invasive and non-invasive. This guidance document relates specifically to those practitioners carrying out cosmetic interventions and has been developed jointly by the newly established Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP). These organsiations have been established following the Keogh Review and are not ‘mandatory or statutory regulate’ bodies. As such, these guidelines should be seen as ‘best practice’ for cosmetic practitioners and not mandatory.
Read the Code of Practice here
Read the Code of Practice here
