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Eternal Beauty: Exploring the Aesthetic Concepts That Stand the Test of Time
Certain timeless aesthetic trends continue to inspire and influence us. These enduring trends have remained popular throughout history and continue to shape the way we think about beauty today. They are good guiding principles when you start treatment planning for any patient.
In this article, we will explore some of the aesthetic trends that stand the test of time.
Psychology and Cosmetic Medicine
Assessment of the psychological needs of our patients is an essential aspect of good medical practice, and it is what separates the medical model from the purely “cosmetic model.”
It probably seems intuitive to suggest that there is a connection between our minds and our physical health. And the evidence holds that patient psychology matters massively in aesthetic medicine.
In this article we are going to briefly summarise some of the basic ways that cosmetic medicine and psychology intersect for clinicians.
Unproven? Things About Botulinum Toxin That Even Doctors Get Wrong
There are a few often-quoted “facts” or assumptions around botulinum toxin that are actually currently unproven. But, even more surprising, these are potential misconceptions that persist even amongst fellow clinicians. I wanted to share some of the most fascinating with you!
This article is aimed at other cosmetic clinicians, but contains information that anyone who is interested in medical aesthetics might find enlightening!
5 Completely Unexpected Reasons I Fell in Love with Aesthetic Medicine
It’s no secret at this point that I am incredibly passionate about medical aesthetics. But what began as an off-shoot of my interest in plastic surgery has grown into the favourite and most treasured aspect of my medical practice. But when I think about what parts of it I’ve fallen in love with, the answers surprised me.
The Top Online Resources When You’re Starting in Aesthetic Medicine
Are you thinking about branching into the world of private aesthetic medicine, and not sure where to start? You’re not alone.
Because the aesthetics industry in the UK is highly unregulated, and as there are no clear-cut training pathways, it can be difficult to know where to begin. After all, even though (sadly) the rules aren’t strict, we still have obligations as medical professionals to adhere to our own strict standards and professionalism.
While nothing beats hands-on training and practical skills, this also has to be backed up by knowledge. And not only by knowledge of the science, anatomy, and medicine behind aesthetics, but also of the industry and business as a whole.
To that end, I’ve put together some of the resources that I found the most helpful when I started my aesthetics journey - and still use again and again!
Why People Love to Hate Aesthetic Medicine
I come from a surgical background, and as much as I love it - it’s not always the most healthy environment. I have seen so many stunning female surgeons be chased out of the field - it’s sad, heartbreaking, shouldn’t happen - But also it’s the reality.
Here’s the beautiful thing about aesthetic medicine. It is the most female-centric, inclusive specialty I’ve ever come across. This doesn’t just apply to the medics. It is kind, it is inclusive, and it is non-judgmental.
We don’t judge our patients.
We don’t judge each other.
We just support, mentor, nourish, and work so so hard to do our best.
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.