Julie Brackenbury: Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner
RGN (Registered General Nurse) | INP (Independent Nurse Prescriber)
ABOUT NURSE JULIE
Julie has been a qualified nurse for over 22 years and has over 14 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 Cosmetic 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.
Julie also sits on the Merz Aesthetics UK and Ireland faculty board as an innovation associate as part of a community of healthcare professionals providing increased peer-to-peer support to customers and enhance the overall medical programme. She is also a intern for the MSc Specialist Practice of Clinical Aesthetics Non-Surgical Intervention in association with the City of London Dental School/University of Bolton.
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.
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
- Merz Aesthetics UK and Ireland faculty board (MIA)
- British Journal of Dermatology Nursing: Editorial Board
- Journal of Aesthetic Nursing: Editorial Board
- Clinical Cosmetic & Reconstructive Expo: Educational Medical Advisor
Previous Positions:
- British Association of Cosmetic Nurses: Board of directors (2014-2018)
- NMC –Nursing Midwifery Council
- BACN -British Association of Cosmetic 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
Sinclair Pharma, Bristol June 2019
“Creating the Perfect Patient Journey”
Clinical and Cosmetic Reconstructive Expo London Olympia October 2018
“Managing Patients Expectations”
Clinical and Cosmetic Reconstructive Expo London Olympia October 2016
Chair for the Aesthetic Nursing Conference
Aesthetic Live London Olympia, February 2016
Botox® Tips & Tricks – The Botox® Pout
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Conference CCR Expo London Olympia October, 2015
4th National Aesthetic Nursing Conference: Ageing, Anatomy and Advancing Aesthetic Practice “Skin pigmentation: Types and Treatments”
Clinical Cosmetic & Reconstructive Expo London Olympia Live debates October 2014
“How and When to Say No to a Patient” “Fundamental 5 for Optimum Skin Health”
FACE Facial Aesthetic and Constructive Expo Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London: The ZO European Symposium June, 2014:
“Combination Therapies; the importance & benefits of combining treatments” “Peels for the treatment of acne”” “Acne treatment using topicals”
Clinical Cosmetic & Reconstructive Expo London Olympia Live debates October 2013
“Are Psychological Assessments Robust Enough to Support Cosmetic Patients?” “Surgical vs. Non-surgical Aesthetic Treatments – Opposing or Complementary?” “Cosmetic Surgery & the Media” “What is Appropriate Training for Injectables?” “Are Dermal Fillers Really a Crisis Waiting to Happen?”
BBC Radio Bristol Radio with Phil Hammond “Saturday Surgery” 2013
Health Span’s Nurture as seen on you tube “Skin Tips for Busy Mums” 2012
Combatting bruising
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, Vol 10, No. 9, August 2023
The need for evidence-based research in aesthetic medicine
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Vol 11, No. 7, Sept 2022
The psychological effects of alopecia areata
Dermatological Nursing, Vol 21, No 2, June 2022
Treating the lower periorbital area with hyaluronic acid
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing volume 8, Issue 9, Nov 2019
Managing patients with needle phobia in aesthetic practice
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Volume 8, Issue 4 May 2019
Are the images we post on Instagram ageist?
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Volume 8, Issue 102 Feb 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 Volume 7, Issue 629 Jun 2018
Exploring the concept of empathy in aesthetic nursing
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Volume 5, Issue 702 Sep 2016
Beautification or distortion? Tackling the lip augmentation phenomenon
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Volume 5, Issue 202 Mar 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 | 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
What’s in your emergency bag?
Body Language 11th 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 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
Postpartum skin conditions: managing melasma gravidarum in cosmetic practice
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing | Vol 2 | No 2 | March 2013 | pp 60–66
