“Aesthetic treatments can be an expensive investment, and it’s important to feel confident about where your money is going. I’d never encourage treatments that don’t truly benefit you.”
ABOUT NURSE JULIE
Julie Brackenbury: Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner
RGN (Registered General Nurse) | INP (Independent Nurse Prescriber)
Your award-winning aesthetic nurse specialist
Julie has been a qualified nurse for over 22 years and has over 16 years of cosmetic injectable experience. She believes that aesthetic medicine is an art, not a science and is renowned for her honest, transparent and ethical approach to aesthetic medicine. She has a strong client base spanning over a decade.
After qualifying as a nurse at St Mary’s Hospital, London, in 1999, she worked alongside cosmetic surgeons and in gynaecology and breast oncology. She has also held the position as senior practice nurse in West London and Harley Street looking after women undergoing reconstructive breast surgery.
Julie is a former director and board member for the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses and sits on the editorial board for the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing and the Dermatological Nursing Journal. She is the author of more than 30 published peer-reviewed articles and also works as an aesthetic Expert Witness and Independent Investigating Officer for professional and regulatory organisations.
Julie also sits on the Merz Aesthetics UK and Ireland faculty board and is an intern for the MSc Specialist Practice of Clinical Aesthetics Non-Surgical Intervention in association with the City of London Dental School/The Institute of Medicine.
The proudest moments of her career were winning an Aesthetic Nurse of the Year award for ethical practice presented by Dame Esther Rantzen and being named one of the top ten cosmetic nurses in the UK by Tatler Magazine in 2016.
“By focusing on your key concerns, we ensure that your treatment plan is effective without overwhelming you with options”
Anti-wrinkle, collagen biostimulators, anti-aging, skin care.
Acne & acne scarring, stretch marks, ethics in aesthetics.
- Skin advisor to Healthspan’s Nurture
- Requested for media comment
- British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses: Board of Directors
- Journal of Aesthetic Nursing: Editorial Board
- Nursing Dermatology Group: Editorial Board
- NMC – Nursing Midwifery Council
- BAMAN – British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses
- BDNG – British Dermatological Nursing Group
- ACE – Aesthetic Complications Expert Group
- ANP – Association for Nurse Prescribers
- AMS – The Aesthetic Multispecialty Society
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Foundation
Personal Injury in Aesthetic Medicine: Navigating the Risks of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
Expert Witness Journal | Issue 61 | June 2025
Combatting bruising
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 10 | No 9 | August 2023
Aesthetic practitioners’ professionalism on social media: a cause for concern
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 2 | Issue 802 | October 2022
The need for evidence-based research in aesthetic medicine
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 11 | No 7 | September 2022
The psychological effects of alopecia areata
Dermatological Nursing | Vol 21 | No 2 | June 2022
Practice what you preach and think before you post
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 9 | Issue 202 | March 2020
The importance of a holistic approach in aesthetic nursing
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 9 | Issue 102 | February 2020
Treating the lower periorbital area with hyaluronic acid
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 8 | Issue 9 | November 2019
How to prepare for maternity leave and ensure you return to a healthy busines
Aesthetic Medicine Journal | August 2019
Managing patients with needle phobia in aesthetic practice
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 8 | Issue 4 | May 2019
Are the images we post on Instagram ageist?
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 8 | Issue 102 | February 2019
Subcision: An overview of acne scarring treatment
Dermatological Nursing | Vol 17 | Issue 3 | October 2018
Managing expectations: an important part of the aesthetic consultation
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 7 | Issue 629 | June 2018
Bridging the gap between dermatology and aesthetic nursing
Dermatological Nursing / Dermatology Nurses’ Association | Vol 16 | No 2 | April 2016
Beautification or distortion? Tackling the lip augmentation phenomenon
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 5 | Issue 202 | March 2016
Exploring topical treatments for managing acne in female patients
Independent Nurse | November 2016
Tips and tricks using botulinum toxin type A: The Botox® Pout
Aesthetic Magazine | October 2016
Body dissatisfaction during pregnancy: key considerations for aesthetic practice
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 5 | No 8 | October 2016 | pp 388–391
Exploring the concept of empathy in aesthetic nursing
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 5 | No 7 | September 2016 | pp 349–353
Enhancing the visibility and supporting the development of aesthetic nurses
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 5 | No 4 | May 2016 | pp 198–198
Topical treatments for managing adult acne in women
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 5 | No 5 | pp 222–226
Recommended topical treatments for managing adult acne in women
Nurse Prescribing | Vol 14 | No 3 | March 2016 | pp 126-129
What will the aesthetic industry look like in ten years time?
The Harley Street Journal | March 2016
Guidance on the professional duty of candour for aesthetic nurses
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 4 | No 7 | September 2015 | pp 350–351
Acne vulgaris: a review of the topical treatments
Body Language, the UK Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Ageing | June 2015
Could the rise of dermal filler treatments replace facial cosmetic surgery?
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 4 | No 4 | May 2015 | pp 182–184
Managing dermal filler complications part 4: impending necrosis
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 4 | No 3 | April 2015 | pp 116–120
Managing dermal filler complications part 3: early and delayed infection
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 4 | No 1 | February 2015 | pp 19–22
How, why and when can aesthetic nurses say no to a prospective patient?
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | No 9 | November 2014 | pp 442–443
CCR Expo: What has been the most significant advance in medical aesthetics this year?
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | No 8 | October 2014 | pp 382–385
Nursing and Midwifery Council summit on revalidation and the code of conduct
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | No 7 | September 2014 | pp 351–353
Managing dermal filler complications part 2: nodules and granulomas
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | No 7 | September 2014 | pp 331–335
Managing dermal filler complications part 1: the Tyndall effect phenomenon
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | Issue 401 | May 2014
Survey reveals consumer concerns about aesthetics
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | Issue 301 | April 2014
What’s in your emergency bag?
Body Language, the UK Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Ageing | March 2014
There’s more to nursing than hitting clinic targets
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | No 2 | March 2014 | pp 58–58
Treating adult acne vulgaris: a summary of the topical and oral preparations
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 3 | No 1 | February 2014 | pp 20–27
Adult acne vulgaris: dispelling the myths and exploring the barriers to clinical care
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 2 | No 10 | January 2014 | pp 476–482
Thoughts on a live debate: is psychological assessment robust enough for patients?
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 2 | No 9 | November 2013 | pp 444–445
Back to Reality: Media portrayal of cosmetic procedures can lead to patients being misinformed with unrealistic expectations and little understanding of risk factors.
Miss Julie Brackenbury discusses how this can affect the patient-practitioner relationship
Body Language, the UK Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Ageing | October 2013
Managing post-partum striae gravidarum and striae distensae in cosmetic practice
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 2 | No 7 | September 2013 | pp 320–327
Have you been asked for a second opinion?
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 2 | Issue 301 | April 2013
Postpartum skin conditions: managing melasma gravidarum in cosmetic practice
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 2 | No 2 | March 2013 | pp 60–66
A structured approach to prescribing
Practice Nurse | Vol 42 | No 5 | March 2012 | pp 30-33
