Assessment for all members to complete
A deep dive into the psychology behind aesthetic patients with Julie Scott
Julie Scott is an NMC registered Independent Nurse Prescriber, Level 7 qualified aesthetic injector and trainer, with over 30 years in plastics and skin rejuvenation she established her practice in Essex in 2003. Julie is an aesthetic mentor and international speaker and she’s won "Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year" at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards in 2024, and at the Aesthetic Awards in 2024 and 2022. Her clinic also took home "Best Clinic South of England" at the 2023 Aesthetics Awards. Julie is on the Clinical Advisory Board for the Aesthetics Journal and is a Key Opinion Leader for several leading aesthetic brands. She’s an Aesthetic Awards Judge, Advisory Board Expert Advisor, and leads research for new aesthetic products. Her dedication to patient care earned her the WhatClinic Patient Satisfaction Award for five years running. She runs a Clinical and Business Mentoring Program (https://facialaestheticsmentoring.co.uk/) and offers consultancy support and research (https://facialaestheticsconsultancy.co.uk/). Julie has written over 25 articles and presented at 20 conferences in the past 18 months alone.
Session Overview:
This presentation explores the human factors that shape aesthetic decision-making. Not the practitioner themselves making decisions, but the people who walk through your door and the complex motivations that guide them. We will examine the psychological drivers behind seeking treatment to better understand the “why” behind aesthetic choices.
Building on this, we’ll explore key patient archetypes, navigating what sort of goal/goals they are hoping to achieve with their decision to see a Practitioner. But the Big Five personality traits (OCEAN) are a key aspect of this presentation that creates a more nuanced understanding of each individual’s mindset.
Finally, the presentation will touch on the impact of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), anxiety, and depression, and how awareness of these factors can help practitioners tailor their communication, expectations, and treatment approach with greater psychological insight.
By the end of this session, practitioners will have a deeper, evidence-based understanding of who their patients are, empowering them to consult not just clinically, but compassionately tailored to a patient's needs.
Date: 1st April 2026