Welcome to the our Aesthetic Medicine news roundup, 24 March 2023.
Doctors may soon get official ‘endorsements’ to practise cosmetic surgery – but will that protect patients?
Disturbing reports about botched cosmetic surgeries and injuries in Australia – from breast augmentations causing chronic pain to liposuction leaving patients with lifelong injuries – have sparked concerns in recent years.
Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Cosmetic Patients
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric diagnosis, however, the prevalence of patients that suffer from BDD is higher among dermatology patients, than in the background population.
Doctors see 300% increase in cosmetic surgery for humps
A cosmetic surgery clinic has seen a 300 percent increase in patients going under the knife to have a ‘buffalo hump’ removed. The condition sees sufferers develop a fatty deposit behind the neck, on top of the shoulders, and can leave some people feeling self-conscious.
Medical Tourism: Risks, Questions, Advice When Traveling Internationally For Healthcare
Medical tourism is the term to describe international travel for the purpose of receiving medical care. It’s a worldwide, multibillion-dollar market that continues to grow. Millions of U.S. residents travel internationally for medical care each year.
Intriguing Aesthetic Trends in 2023
Aesthetics procedures are constantly expanding, so take their impact seriously. How will this category evolve in 2023? Here are some trends to watch this year.
Exploring Cosmetic Cellulite Topical Creams
Patients often present to dermatologists with complaints about cellulite, looking to address the issue medically. This demand has, in turn, led to increased treatment options; the global cellulite treatment market is projected to reach $5.7 billion by 2031.
