Medical Aesthetics Physician: The Expert Who Brings Back the Glow to Your Face

Medical aesthetics includes medical procedures performed to improve skin health and rejuvenate appearance. These procedures are typically performed with non-surgical, minimally invasive techniques, and the results are noticeable in a short time. A medical aesthetics physician is a medical doctor who specializes in this field and can safely perform various aesthetic procedures.

Responsibilities of a Medical Aesthetics Physician

A medical aesthetics physician identifies the aesthetic needs of their patients and prepares suitable treatment plans. The treatment methods they apply generally include minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, and PRP. One of the most important duties of the physician is to ensure the safety of the techniques used in the applications and to manage the post-treatment follow-up process.

When Should You Consult a Medical Aesthetics Physician?

  • Facial wrinkles
  • Skin sagging and loss of elasticity
  • Acne scars and spots
  • Delaying the signs of aging
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Deformities and volume loss (e.g., in the lips, cheeks, and cheekbone areas)

Which Treatments Do Medical Aesthetics Physicians Apply?

  • Botox Application: A treatment used to temporarily smooth facial wrinkles.
  • Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Address volume loss in the face and revitalize the skin.
  • Chemical Peeling: Renews the skin surface, making it smoother and reducing spots.
  • PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma): Accelerates the skin rejuvenation process with plasma taken from your own blood.
  • Laser Treatments: Treat skin spots, acne scars, and signs of aging.

What to Consider When Choosing a Medical Aesthetics Physician

  • Specialization and Experience: It is important that the physician has been trained and is experienced in the field of medical aesthetics.
  • Clinical Environment: The place where the procedure is performed must be hygienic and safe.
  • Treatment Methods: The variety of treatment options the physician can apply and the quality of the products used should also be considered.
  • Patient Reviews: Reviews from previous patients can provide information about the physician's success.

Frequently Asked Questions

The duration of the procedure varies depending on the type of treatment. Procedures such as Botox and fillers typically take 15-30 minutes, while laser treatments and PRP procedures may take longer.

Like any medical procedure, medical aesthetic applications can come with some side effects. Temporary side effects such as mild redness, bruising, and swelling are commonly seen.

Hot showers, saunas, alcohol, and heavy exercise are not recommended for the first 24 hours.

Since they are minimally invasive procedures, the recovery period is generally short. Most people can return to their daily lives immediately. r.

Procedures like Botox generally start to show their effect within 3-7 days, while fillers give immediate results.

Most medical aesthetic procedures are temporary. Botox can be effective for 3-6 months, and hyaluronic acid fillers for 6-12 months. Regular applications may be necessary for long-lasting results.

No, cheek filling is not permanent. It is effective for an average of 12-18 months.

Most procedures cause a mild feeling of discomfort, but the pain level can be reduced with anesthetic creams or injections.

Generally, individuals who start to show signs of aging, from their mid-30s onwards, prefer medical aesthetic procedures. However, people of all age groups can benefit from these services for skin care.

“Medical aesthetics not only supports beauty but also a healthy lifestyle. With body mesotherapy, subcutaneous tissues are revitalized, regional fat is reduced, and firmness is achieved. Our goal is to make our patients feel good about themselves, as well as to give them a natural and balanced appearance.”

Dr. Mustafa Eray ERKEK

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