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Aesthetic Complications in Skin of Colour: What You Need to Know
The lack of representation of skin of colour in medical training means that patients can lack the confidence that their skin concerns will be recognised and treated appropriately by their healthcare professional.
If you are a patient with skin of colour, which complications associated with cosmetic treatments should you be worried about?
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.