Medical Aesthetic

Natural and artificial factors, especially aging, cause the skin to lose its former appearance and deform. As for eliminating such aesthetic complaints, many methods that do not require surgery and surgical procedures are often preferred today. People unsatisfied with their external appearance are treated without going under the knife, thanks to medical aesthetic procedures. In other words, the process is completed without surgery since there is no need for a surgical intervention such as a deep incision in medical aesthetics.

What Is Medical Aesthetics?

Medical aesthetics is a branch of medicine focused on altering unwanted appearances, treating conditions such as skin discoloration, liver-related spots, excessive oiliness, cellulite, and unwanted hair. Medical aesthetics includes non-invasive procedures such as Botox, fillers, PRP, and laser treatments to improve skin quality and treat common cosmetic conditions. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments help a person quickly adapt to daily life.

Medical aesthetic procedures offer the patient the most significant advantage of eliminating surgery, which requires a long healing process. After the procedures, the patient can return to their daily life quickly. Medical aesthetic procedures performed depending on the person's desire can also be applied by giving the doctor advice depending on the situation. Therefore, medical aesthetics are realized in coordination with other medical units..

Another issue distinguishing medical aesthetic procedures from routine aesthetic procedures is the age range of patients. Medical aesthetic procedures that do not require a surgical procedure appeal to a wide range of age groups. Therefore, medical aesthetics are also successfully performed for patients of a lower age group where everyday aesthetics are not recommended.

What Diseases Does Medical Aesthetics Look At?

Medical aesthetics is divided into several essential application areas according to treatment methods and complaints. These areas include procedures such as hair transplantation and applications, general aesthetic applications, skin care applications, aesthetic and plastic surgery, healthy nutrition, weight loss, mesotherapy, and facial filling.

Baldness, among the most common medical aesthetic problems men complain about, draws attention to the diseases treated by the unit. Hair follicles can be damaged due to improper hair care or hereditary skin diseases, resulting in unwanted outcomes such as hair loss can be experienced. Hair transplantation procedures are completed painlessly and hurtlessly in the light of new methods.

Thanks to FUE and PRP-supported hair transplantation procedures, it can regain strong, lively, and voluminous hair. In addition, beard, mustache, and eyebrow transplantation procedures applied in regional or area correction are also evaluated within this scope.

Medical aesthetics focuses on the following areas:

• Hair loss and baldness
• Skin pigmentation problems
• Wrinkles and fine lines
• Acne and acne scars
• Cellulite
• Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
• Skin laxity and signs of aging

Hair loss and baldness

In cases such as baldness and hair thinning in men, treatments like PRP, mesotherapy, or hair transplantation are commonly applied and considered part of medical aesthetics.

Skin pigmentation problems

Conditions such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sunspots, which can be managed through chemical peels, laser treatments, and topical therapies, fall under the scope of medical aesthetics.

Wrinkles and fine lines

Wrinkles and fine lines can be treated with injectable substances like Botox and dermal fillers, as well as with skin tightening procedures.

Acne and acne scars

Acne and acne scars, which can occur due to various factors, are treated with procedures such as microneedling, chemical peels, and laser therapy.

Cellulite

Cellulite is treated with non-surgical body contouring methods such as mesotherapy or radiofrequency treatments and is considered within the field of medical aesthetics.

Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)

Excessive hair growth on the body is managed with laser hair removal under the scope of medical aesthetic treatments.

Skin laxity and signs of aging

These concerns are treated with collagen-stimulating procedures.

What are Medical Aesthetic Diagnostic Methods?

Patients admitted to the unit with complaints entering within the scope of medical aesthetics are primarily pre-examined by a specialist aesthetician. A person who wants an aesthetic procedure is subjected to several tests for more detailed examination and analysis after this examination process, which is performed through physical control. After blood tests, skin analysis, and fat and metabolism tests, the final decision is made on whether the patient is suitable for medical aesthetics. After the medical aesthetic procedure is performed according to the patient's request, the patient can be discharged immediately according to the condition of the process.

General medical aesthetic procedures are also applied to a particular area of the face at the patient's request, so there is no need for surgical procedures that will affect the overall face. In addition, some procedures performed on the advice of a doctor, such as spot whitening, regional thinning, and Laser Hair Removal, are also among the general medical aesthetic procedures. Body tightening cures, known as youth vaccines, can be applied within the unit by determining an appropriate session schedule.

What are Medical Aesthetic Treatment Methods?

Medical aesthetics refers to non-surgical procedures designed to improve appearance, rejuvenate the skin, and address cosmetic concerns with minimal downtime. These methods are usually performed by specialists in clinical environments and involve a wide variety of applications.

Medical aesthetic treatment methods include:

Botox

Botox is one of the methods used to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles such as forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet caused by aging. It works by preventing the muscles from contracting, resulting in a smoother and more youthful appearance. The procedure takes 10–15 minutes, and the effect can last between 3 and 6 months.

Filling (Dermal Fillers)

Dermal fillers, one of the medical aesthetic methods, help compensate for volume loss in the face. They are used to plump nasolabial folds, lips, and cheekbones. Fillers are usually hyaluronic acid-based. After the procedure, the skin appears tighter and facial features become more balanced. The effect of the filler lasts between 6 and 18 months.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

PRP, a medical aesthetic treatment, involves injecting plasma obtained from the patient’s own blood into the skin or scalp to support tissue regeneration. This method is considered natural and free of side effects.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a technique in which a combination of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and enzymes is injected into the middle layer of the skin. It is often used in cases of dryness, pigmentation changes, discoloration, or loss of elasticity.

Chemical Peeling

Chemical peeling, part of medical aesthetics, involves the use of substances like glycolic acid and salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells. This method helps treat uneven skin tone, acne scars, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.

Dermapen (Microneedling)

Dermapen works by creating microchannels on the skin surface to stimulate collagen and elastin production. It is especially recommended for people with enlarged pores, sagging skin, and fine lines.

Laser Treatments

Laser treatments are among the most preferred non-invasive methods for permanent hair removal, scar reduction, and skin tightening.

Aesthetic-Based Plastic Surgery Procedures

Aesthetic-based plastic surgery procedures such as facial, body, nose, cheek, lip, breast, and genital region aesthetics are performed by the medical aesthetics unit. These areas, where the patient is not satisfied with their appearance, are brought into the desired form by expert estheticians. As a result of these procedures, which are performed painlessly and without surgery, the patient has a new image quickly.

The medical aesthetics unit works in coordination with other medical units. Aesthetic procedures can be performed in healthy eating and weight loss with the guidance of the dietitian unit. Sagging and wrinkling in the body after the weight loss program are eliminated after non-surgical treatment of the medical aesthetic unit. Again, stretch marks and hanging in the abdomen after pregnancy are also among the treatment areas of medical aesthetics.

Patients who apply to the medical aesthetics unit with facial and hair complaints but fear having an artificial procedure prefer natural applications called mesotherapy. The mesotherapy process involved in several cures solves facial or hair problems by natural methods. Facial mesotherapy, used in cases where the skin cannot recover due to vitamin deficiency, aims to minimize wrinkles by injecting vitamins under the skin. In hair mesotherapy, keratin and vitamins are injected into the hair follicles, which tend to decrease. In this way, it is ensured that the weak hair follicles recover and regain their former strength.

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Aesthetics

What is medical aesthetics?

Medical aesthetics refers to nonsurgical procedures that aim to improve a person’s appearance by addressing concerns such as wrinkles, skin tone, hair loss, and body contouring. These treatments are usually performed by doctors or trained professionals in a clinical setting.

Are medical aesthetics procedures painful?

Medical aesthetics procedures are generally minimally invasive and involve little or no pain. Topical anesthetics or local numbing agents are often used to ensure comfort during treatment.

What are the most popular medical aesthetic treatments in Turkey?

Medical aesthetics in Turkey is quite advanced and popular among both local and international patients. Common treatments include hair transplants, Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation procedures.

Who is a good candidate for medical aesthetics procedures?

Anyone in good general health who wants to address cosmetic concerns such as aging skin, thinning hair, or unwanted fat is a candidate. It is important to consult with a medical aesthetics specialist to determine the most appropriate treatment.

Is there a recovery period after medical aesthetics treatment?

Medical aesthetics treatment allows patients to return to their daily activities quickly. However, depending on the type of procedure, there may be mild redness or swelling in the treated area.

How long do the results of medical aesthetics last?

The duration of medical aesthetics treatment varies depending on the type of treatment. The effects of Botox can last for about 3-6 months, while dermal fillers can last for 6-18 months.