All you need to know about Aesthetic Medicine- Blog

DR. Chandra Prakash
July 16, 2024
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All you need to know about Aesthetic Medicine!

Believe it or not, anyone who looks great continuously feels great without putting any additional effort into it. And well, this is exactly what the concept of aesthetic medicine revolves around. People often perceive this concept as a new approach. However, the fact is that medicine has always facilitated keeping up with appearance. The only change that has happened is that instead of being invasive, these treatments have become very refined. Due to this, it is now possible for you to pop into your cosmetic dermatologist for a two to four hour session and leave feeling fresh and revived.

Aesthetic medicine, even after being a popular concept, has yet to be completely understood by a considerable amount of people. They often assume that fillers and facials are the only major part of it.

However, aesthetics is a lot more than that. Through the medium of this blog, you will be informed about what aesthetic medicine actually is. Apart from the definition part, you will also learn various other things that fall under this concept. Hence, let us waste no more time and jump to the important information.

What do you understand by the term aesthetic medicine?

Aesthetic medicine is also known as medical cosmetology and clinical cosmetology. It is a medical field that is dedicated to changing the physical appearance of a human being by employing either non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. This indicates that while going through any aesthetic treatments, there is no need for anesthesia. This is a vast field of medicine that includes aspects like facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and hair restoration as well.

Do you know why aesthetic medicine is considered to be an exceptional field of medicine? Well, this is because this concept is a unique mixture of medical knowledge and artistry. This not-so-common combination is further implemented to give natural and enhanced results that add more to a human being’s existing physical features. This is the main reason why aesthetic medicine is currently the trendiest topic in beauty as well as the semi-medical industry. In addition, this field is also emerging as a successful career option. Interested people are free to opt for a cosmetology course and further start their practical training by enrolling for a fellowship in medical cosmetology.

Some of the most common examples of aesthetic medicine

As we have already mentioned, the field of aesthetic medicine is vast and involves a lot of treatments. However, there are various common terms and treatments that people are familiar with. In addition, a considerable amount of people undergo these aesthetic treatments to further add up to their existing physical features. Please keep reading to learn about all of them.

1. Microneedling: As the name suggests, microneedling is a process that involves the insertion of tiny needles through the epidermis into the dermis of the skin. This is neither a very painful procedure nor a completely painless one. To protect the patient from any kind of pain and discomfort, the dermatologist applies a numbing cream. The process of microneedling is basically carried out to brighten and tighten the skin.

2. Botox: Botox is undoubtedly one of the most commonly preferred medical aesthetic treatments. It is a process that is carried out to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is often used on the forehead and around the eyes and mouth, as these areas are majorly prone to wrinkles and lines.

3. Chemical Peel: Chemical peel is a non-invasive aesthetic medical treatment. It is usually carried out to brighten and lighten the skin tone. In this process, an aesthetician prepares and applies a mixture of safe chemicals to your skin. This mixture further helps reduce any kind of acne marks, freckles, liver spots, etc., that are present on the skin.

4. Hair restoration: Hair restoration is another medical aesthetic treatment that has recently gained a lot of recognition. It is basically a procedure that is introduced to treat hair loss.
These were just a few common examples of aesthetic medicine. However, do not perceive that this medical field is limited to these options only. Instead, there are many more medical aesthetic options that one can select for their personal treatment.

Career prospects in aesthetic medicine

We all are aware of the fact that clinical cosmetology treatments have recently gained a lot of popularity. The same goes for a career in aesthetic medicine as well. People are now getting very interested in pursuing medical cosmetology as a career. In addition, many well-known practitioners and institutes of the same field have started offering fellowship in aesthetic medicine and related jobs to talented freshers.

Mentioned below are some of the most common and trendiest clinical cosmetology fields that one can prefer as a career.

1. Aesthetic Practitioner: The person who performs various medical aesthetic treatments such as botox injections, derma fillers, etc.

2. Aesthetic Nurse: Aesthetic nurses, under the supervision of an experienced doctor, usually provide care to the patients who go through medical aesthetic treatments.