Aesthetic medicine

Aesthetic Medicine

Aesthetic Medicine (pronunciation: /esˈTHedik ˈmedəsən/) is a branch of medicine that focuses on improving physical appearance and satisfaction of patients through non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.

Etymology

The term 'Aesthetic Medicine' is derived from the Greek word 'Aisthetikos', meaning 'perceptive', and the Latin word 'Medicina', meaning 'the art of healing'.

Related Terms

• Cosmetic Surgery: A subset of aesthetic medicine, cosmetic surgery involves surgical procedures to enhance physical appearance.
• Dermatology: A branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, often overlaps with aesthetic medicine in treatments like Botox and Dermal Fillers.
• Plastic Surgery: While often confused with aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery is primarily focused on the reconstruction of defects that occur due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease.
• Non-Invasive Procedures: Procedures that do not involve breaking the skin or entering the body cavity. Examples in aesthetic medicine include Laser Hair Removal and Chemical Peels.
• Minimally Invasive Procedures: Procedures that involve tiny incisions instead of large openings. In aesthetic medicine, this includes treatments like Liposuction and Microdermabrasion.

See Also

• Cosmetic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery
• Non-Invasive Procedures
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Aesthetic medicine
• Wikipedia's article - Aesthetic medicine

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