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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!
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.