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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.
What is “Medical Aesthetics?”
Broadly speaking, medical aesthetics includes all medical treatments that are focused on improving the cosmetic appearance of patients. Medical aesthetics sits in a beautiful little niche in between the beauty industry and plastic surgery. Qualified doctors, nurses, or dentists can provide a multitude of stunning tweak-ments to improve your appearance.
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.