HEALTH & BEAUTY
The Sign of Safe Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treaments
Lindsey McEnroe, Nurse Practitioner
December 2014
Congratulations to True You Skin Clinics to become the first clinic in West Yorkshire to receive accreditation with Save Face .
So what does safe face mean for you as a customer ?
Save Face is an independent and impartial accreditation scheme for aesthetic medical professionals and clinics. Save Face is committed to providing consumers with an accessible service that provides them with the necessary assurance that when they select a Save Face accredited practitioner or clinic they are in safe hands that use safe products in a safe environment.
“Save Face calls to action all practitioners who provide a consumer centric service that constantly seeks to improve and invest in best practice to become Save Face Accredited”
Save Face act as a consumer champion providing a website, that not only holds a register of accredited providers, but also provide:
• Free and impartial information
• Access to expert advice via forums, blogs, fact sheets, FAQs, videos and live chat sessions on a range of topics/treatments
• Clear channels to leave feedback through testimonials and rate cards
• Appropriate support and guidance when things go wrong
This is to ensure that they only connect consumers with the safest and most established practitioners, application for accreditation is only open to Doctors, Dentist and Nurses.
Assessment for accreditation is a two part process which measure the qualifications and adherence to best practice standards of the practitioner as well as the suitability and safety of the premises from which they operate against a robust set of standards.
This ensures you are in safe hands!
Why should you use a Save Face Practitioner? Whenever you visit a practitioner or a clinic that has the Save Face kite mark you are assured that:
The Person :
Is who they say they are
Is medically qualified and is registered with a statutory body
The qualifications they claim are genuine and relevant
The training they have received is appropriate
Is insured
Has evidenced that the information and advice they provide is honest, appropriate and informative
Undertakes regular training updates
The environment :
Complies with Health and Safety Legislation
Is clean
Has the necessary equipment and facilities to provide the treatments safely
The products and equipment used :
Are genuine
Are sourced from legitimate suppliers
Are appropriately stored and maintained
Read more about save face here:
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