Medical aesthetics – Current trends and a review of its applications

The document reviewed the application of medical aesthetics for therapeutic purposes, highlighting the potential of various aesthetic procedures and products to address medical conditions. It discussed the use of injectables like dermal fillers and botulinum toxin for volume loss and hyperhidrosis, respectively. Regenerative medicine products, such as platelet-rich plasma, were noted for treating acne scars and non-healing wounds. Lipolytic injections were used for fat reduction, while dermal threads were employed for skin rejuvenation and lifting. Lasers and light sources were utilized for hair removal, vascular disorders, and scar revision, with specific lasers effective for conditions like rosacea and hypertrophic scars. The document emphasized the importance of these treatments in improving patients' quality of life and called for further research to support their therapeutic applications. Additionally, it highlighted the role of ablative and fractional CO2 lasers, low-level laser therapy for alopecia, microneedling for alopecia and drug delivery, and chemical peels for acne and superficial scarring, concluding that medical aesthetics could revolutionize treatment for various conditions.