Question 1

What does an aesthetic doctor do?

Accepted Answer

An aesthetic doctor focuses on improving, maintaining and restoring facial and body aesthetics through non-surgical or minimally invasive treatments. Many procedures are carried out using topical or local anaesthesia and are performed on an outpatient basis.

Question 2

Why are you referred to an aesthetic doctor?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, there is no medical referral. Patients usually book an appointment themselves to improve aesthetic concerns about their appearance that they feel self-conscious about or wish to address proactively.

Question 3

When should you see an aesthetic doctor?

Accepted Answer

You may wish to visit an aesthetic doctor when you want to prevent or improve visible signs such as ageing, skin changes or localised fat deposits. It may also be helpful after hormonal changes, weight fluctuations or as part of the natural ageing process. Aesthetic medicine is becoming increasingly common: around 38 million procedures are performed worldwide every year, most of them non-surgical treatments, according to ISAPS. You may wish to seek advice if you are concerned about an aesthetic change that does not improve over time, affects how you feel about yourself, or if you would like to explore suitable treatment options with a doctor.

Question 4

Why choose an aesthetic doctor?

Accepted Answer

Because they assess each case individually and recommend the most appropriate treatment according to the objective: prevention, rejuvenation or aesthetic improvement of a specific area.

Question 5

What conditions does an aesthetic medicine specialist treat?

Accepted Answer

Ageing Loss of skin texture and quality Skin laxity Skin pigmentation and dark spots Skin redness  Reduced skin hydration  Localised fat Cellulite Excessive sweating Excess hair growth Dark under-eye circles  Stretch marks

Question 6

What tests or treatments may an aesthetic doctor recommend?

Accepted Answer

Hyaluronic acid Platelet-rich plasma Botulinum toxin (Botox) Thread lifts Mesotherapy Intralipotherapy

Question 7

How can I book an appointment with an aesthetic doctor?

Accepted Answer

At Top Doctors, you can book a consultation with a leading aesthetic doctor in just one click and choose from specialists and clinics available in your area.

Question 8

Which is the best aesthetic medicine clinic in UK?

Accepted Answer

At Top Doctors, we work with leading clinics specialising in aesthetic medicine, equipped with advanced technology and highly qualified specialists.

Aesthetic Doctors in Edinburgh

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Aesthetic Doctors in Edinburgh

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