Installing CCTV, hiring security guards, setting strong passwords on your data systems. These are all important security measures that most companies in the UK now realise are essential to their success.
However, in the world of security, it is often worth looking past the commonplace to discover the underrated measures that can make all the difference when creating a powerful security system.
In this blog, that is exactly what we are going to do, examining some of the highly underrated security measures that are recommended by a top Security company Edinburghas some of the most effective in preventing criminal activity.
Staff training
Bringing in third party security staff from a local trusted security company is a good idea, but doesn’t mean you can overlook in-house security training for your own staff.
This doesn’t mean teaching them to take down intruders or put themselves in harms way, but should cover basics such as good practice for reporting emergencies and what to do in the event of a fire alarm or similar evacuation.
Carrying out extensive background checks
Employee crime is far too high to be ignored and conducting extensive background checks before hiring a new worker is absolutely key.
There are enough external threats to your company to worry about, without worrying about the ones coming from within as well.
Background screening should include criminal background checks as well as investigating any risk factors that could potentially but your company at risk.
Disposal of sensitive information
Most people are aware that any data they have about their customers or their business activities should be kept under tight security at all times, no matter if this information is stored physically or digitally.
However, it is just as important that when you no longer have need of this information that you dispose of it safely and securely, without risking unauthorised access from exposing you or your customers.
A single data leak can be disastrous for your business, not only if financial information is leaked but also if news gets out that you have been careless with private customer information. After a single incident like this it will be extremely difficult to repair your reputation or to get customers to trust you once again.
Culture creation
Create a business culture with security at its heart. Regularly remind staff of their security responsibilities and encourage them to be vigilant at all times, reporting anything that might be suspicious.
All companies that have been successful in building a culture of security have done so because everyone has bought into what it is that they are trying to do. Bear in mind that the better your company culture is in general, and the more loyal that your employees are the more likely they are to report incidents and potential security risks, and more secure your site will be.
If you are looking for more information about any security measures, either common, or underrated, get in touch with our expert team today to learn more.
The use of botulinum toxin – better known as Botox – is by far the most common cosmetic procedure performed today. Millions of people have received Botox injections – many for handling face wrinkles – but Botox didn’t start out as a cosmetic treatment. It started life as an important medical treatment.
In this article we’ll talk about Botox, what it is, and the history of Botox and how it began as an important medical discovery before becoming one of the most popular choices in cosmetic enhancement.
What is Botox?
Botox is the popular commercial name for botulinum toxin. Botulinum toxin is known for causing botulism.
Botulinum toxin is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum are harmless on their own – but the spores they produce carry the botulinum toxin which causes botulism – a very rare, but serious paralysing illness which affects the muscles of our face and mouth before spreading to the rest of the body. The word ‘botulism’ is derived from Latin for Sausages – as botulism was firstly properly diagnosed as resulting from the consumption of putrid sausages.
Botulinum toxin is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous toxins on the planet – being far more deadly than potassium cyanide.
Clostridium botulinum comes in a variety of strain, known as serotypes. These are A, B, C1, C2, D, E, F, and G. Out of these, only the serotypes A and B are used to create the clinically used Botox.
If Botulinum toxin is so dangerous, how is Botox treatment so safe?
How does Botox Treatment Work?
Botulinum toxin when used in small doses by a professional is harmless and one of the most effective and simple there is.
Botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle where it spreads through the nerve and binds. This means that ‘acetylcholine’ – a neurotransmitter – cannot be released. As a result, muscle activity ceases. By careful application, Botox can be used to stop facial spasms and reduce wrinkles in the face – effectively paralyzing the wrinkles and causing them to disappear.
Botox treatment is also used in the treatment of headaches; this is because botulinum toxin blocks the release of pain mediators – allowing it to effectively combat migraines.
Botox can result in bruising, swelling, headaches, and temporary muscle weakness – but these rarely last long. Furthermore, the overall effects of Botox are temporary – as the initial chemical process wears off and nerve ends regain their functionality. Botox tends to work for round six months before nerves begin regenerating.
Botulinum toxin type A is now manufactured by multiple companies with different trade names. These are known as,
Botox Cosmetic
Dysport
Jeuveau
Xeomen
The Origins of Botulinum Toxin Use
Clostridium botulinum toxin was discovered in the late 1800s, and by the 1940s it was properly isolated in a crystalline form. It did not find a medical use until the 1970s.
Here, Botulinum Toxin was used to help treat crossed eyes – strabismus (crossed eyes) and constant eye twitching (blepharospasm). At the time, these conditions required extensive, demanding surgery to treat and often repeat surgery was necessary. Much of this research was the work of Dr Alan. B Scott. He found that small injections relaxed muscles with no negative side effects. A significant number of studies and papers were released in the 1980s advocating for the use of botulinum toxin – not only in ophthalmology, but also for neck, face, and shoulder spasms.
The company Allergan licensed the treatment of Botulinum Toxin in 1989 after receiving FA approval for therapeutic use, branding it as ‘Botox’.
Since then, Botox has found a wide variety of uses. These include,
Cervical dystonia (approved in 2000)
Chronic migraines and upper lip spasticity (approved in 2010)
Excessive sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis) (approved in 2004)
Urinary incontinence (approved in 2011)
Botox and Cosmetic Use
The cosmetic value of Botox was discovered largely by accident by Dr Jean Carruthers, an ophthalmologist in Canada. She found that her blepharospasm lost the wrinkles in their foreheads when provided with Botox treatments. She and her husband, Alastair Carruthers, went onto publish a paper in 1992 on the viability of Botox as a treatment for facial wrinkles.
Botox Glasgow quickly proved to be wildly popular. By 1997 America had completely run out of the product due to the massive popularity of the treatment. To this day it remains by far the most popular cosmetic treatment there is – due to both its efficiency and simplicity.
Botox treatment is popular because it is not surgical and is minimally invasive – it does not take long to perform either, or furthermore can have very quick results. Botox treatment can be provided multiple times safely as well. In general Botox offers incredible results – but these can only be ensured by going to a professional.
Luxe Skin are a leading provider of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, offering a huge range of non-invasive procedures that have very little or no downtime.
Non-surgical cosmetic treatments have never been more popular in the UK for a number of reasons, and we have put together this guide giving you all the information you need about the advantages of taking this approach.
Advantages of non-surgical treatments
Reversible effects
Over time, the effects of non-surgical treatments will fade, and can even be reversed in some situations.
Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with an additional injection in treatments that use dermal fillers, such as facelifts, restoring the original shape of your face if you are unhappy with the results.
This is an option that is impossible with surgical treatments, and further invasive surgery will be required to restore your original features, increasing the risk involved significantly.
Faster Recovery
One of the biggest reasons that many people opt for a non-surgical treatment is that the downtime afterwards is significantly shorter than with surgery.
Surgical cosmetic treatment will require you to take a significant amount of time off work for recovery, not to mention there will likely be a certain amount of pain and discomfort in the weeks to come.
On the other hand, non-surgical treatments require little to no down-time and if you cannot afford the time off or have a big event coming up in the near future and want to look your best, non-surgical treatments are by far the best route forward.
The side effects of a non-surgical treatment are limited to a slight tenderness in the target area for a day or two, in the vast majority of cases, and even this will normally disappear within just one or two days.
No Scarring
A skilled cosmetic surgeon will leave minimal evidence of the surgery they have carried out, however, the invasive nature of surgical treatments means that some tell-tale signs will remain.
With non-surgical treatments there will be no incisions made to the skin, meaning no stitches or scarring.
You will also receive a list of potential visible reactions to your treatment to look out for, but for the vast majority, there will be no obvious signs that you have had treatment.
Wide range of options
It used to be that the only way to achieve many desired cosmetic effects was to undergo cosmetic surgery.
However, the range of non-surgical options has expanded massively in recent years and choosing the perfect treatment for your needs has never been simpler.
Whether you are looking for a facelift, skin tightening, or nose reshaping there is now a non-surgical option available that will achieve just as high quality and effective results in the target area as their surgical counterparts.
Less Long-lasting
Unlike surgery, the results of some non-surgical treatments will not be permanent, and top-up treatments will be required to maintain the effects long-term.
On average you will likely have to return to the clinic for top-up treatments every 6-12 months to maintain the effects of a non-surgical procedure.
However, this is not the case for all treatments, and at Luxe, our industry leading non-surgical facelift can produce effective results for over 5 years, almost identical to the 5 year lifespan of an average surgical lift.
If you are looking for the best possible results, it may be possible to combine both surgical and non-surgical methods into a single treatment.
For example, our non-surgical facelift can be combined with permanent spring threads to produce a remarkable lift.
Use a professional, qualified cosmetic clinic
Just because you are opting for a non-surgical treatment, does not mean that you should be any less particular about the clinic you use.
Whatever procedure you opt for, any cosmetic treatment comes with some risk, and choosing a highly qualified, respected, and registered professional is essential to ensuring the highest standard of results and safety.
At Luxe Facelift Glasgow, our non-surgical facelift is ALWAYS carried out by the lead cosmetic doctor, rather than employed practitioners, giving you peace of mind that you are in the best hands at all times.
