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Decalogue of the Aesthetic Medicine patient

Aesthetic medicine is an integration of social medicine, preventive, curative and rehabilitation medicine for the community. Its ultimate purpose is the construction and reconstruction of physical and mental balance.

Here, a decalogue of criteria that should be followed to approach aesthetic medicine in the most effective and safe way possible, according to SEME (Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine)

1.- Educate yourself: Do not settle for an article in the press, television or the Internet, you must check and see the official certificates that indicate that you are in an authorized aesthetic medicine clinic.

2.- Ask for all the explanations: The aesthetic doctor will always make a complete visit and diagnosis before any treatment. Likewise, he will explain the entire procedure, limitations and possible complications. Always check with your doctor about “informed consent.”

3.- The best cure is prevention: If you start thinking now about what it will be like in ten years and consult your aesthetic doctor, he will tell you the best way to start healthy lifestyle habits to get the most out of your current treatments. and that the passage of time be as least harmful as possible to your health and your image.

4.- Evaluate the alternatives: Think about the possible methods of intervention and, in case of doubt, the ideal is to opt for the least invasive solution. It is true that gentle techniques have gentle results, but also slight complications. And you can always opt for the most invasive solution when you are clear.

5.- Say no to “quick and immediate” beauty: You must be careful with those who promise too much, beware of miracles, magicians and above all you must have confidence in the advice of the expert professional, even if it is not what you want hear. Do not insist on “something else”.

6.- Request the documentation and the professional responsible for your treatment: Name and membership number of the attending physician, details of the treatment techniques used, the medicines or medical devices and the equipment used (composition, brand, etc. .).

7.- Do not take the result for granted: You should not go to the aesthetic doctor as if it were a walk or something innocuous, it is a medical treatment, therefore, you should think and reflect, as you would before any other medical professional.

8.- Explain the aesthetic objective of your consultation: You must clearly describe to the aesthetic doctor what you want to achieve, what your expectations are and make sure that he has understood it. You must ask him to inform you if aesthetic medicine is capable of achieving the expected result and through what means.

9.- Do not point to unattainable models: You have to be realistic, famous media figures and models are often not “real”, since there are currently thousands of tricks (almost magical) in the media such as Photoshop. Instead, ask your doctor to help you make the best of your features and condition.

10.- Contact only certified professionals with years of experience.