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Standards for aseptic techniques in medical aesthetic practices in the Benelux: Consensus recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While the demand for aesthetic procedures is rising, complications are rising alongside. Infection is a frequent complication, there is therefore an increased need for strict aseptic technique, particularly in procedures breaching the skin. The level of training of practitioners carrying out these procedures varies and there are no comprehensive guidelines on aseptic aesthetic practice in the Benelux region.

Objective

Developing a step-by-step procedure for achieving and maintaining a high standard of aseptic conditions in a standard aesthetic practice in the Benelux region.

Methods

A consensus group of 10 aesthetic medical practitioners (dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and cosmetic physicians) representing the Benelux region convened to discuss best practice for aseptic techniques in medical aesthetics. Step-by-step procedures were recommended to achieve optimal aseptic practice in private facilities and define important considerations for reducing infection risk. Recommendations were based on current evidence and extensive clinical experience.

Results

Recommendations were made to achieve and maintain a high standard of asepsis and infection control. Guidance included maintaining high standard aseptic conditions of the injecting room, the injecting area on the patient, the injection procedure, the materials, and procedures commonly used to achieve aseptic conditions.

Conclusions

This expert consensus summary publication recommends aseptic procedures, setting a standard with the goal of minimizing rates of complications in aesthetic clinical practice in the Benelux region.

SUBMITTER: Baharlou S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10086968 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Standards for aseptic techniques in medical aesthetic practices in the Benelux: Consensus recommendations.

Baharlou Samira S De Boulle Koenraad K van Heijningen Ivar I Cervini Isabella I Termohlen Peter P

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 20220727 1

<h4>Introduction</h4>While the demand for aesthetic procedures is rising, complications are rising alongside. Infection is a frequent complication, there is therefore an increased need for strict aseptic technique, particularly in procedures breaching the skin. The level of training of practitioners carrying out these procedures varies and there are no comprehensive guidelines on aseptic aesthetic practice in the Benelux region.<h4>Objective</h4>Developing a step-by-step procedure for achieving ...[more]

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Standards for aseptic techniques in medical aesthetic practices in the Benelux: Consensus recommendations.

Introduction

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Publications

Standards for aseptic techniques in medical aesthetic practices in the Benelux: Consensus recommendations.

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