However, skincare doesn’t end on the shelf. More and more people are choosing to have injections of botox the one of fillers (“fillers”) to reach its best version. For this reason, AIRE spoke with Maia Vijod, Medical Specialist in Aesthetic Medicine and Antiage (MN 7098) and with Matías Garavaglia (MN 156055), Medical Specialist in General Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine and in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery for dispel myths regarding these practices and provide a professional point of view to guide those interested in undergoing some treatment.
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Aesthetic medicine: where beauty and science come together
The aesthetic medicine intervenes with generally non-invasive and elective treatments, but they are still medical treatments that must be carried out by health professionals specialists in the field, not only because they are the most suitable people for the job due to their training, but because their education also shapes their judgment, giving them the possibility of adapt treatments to the needs of each patient.
To begin with, “you have to understand why the aesthetic medicine becomes necessary”, warns Vijod, explaining that from the age of approximately 35 the skin begins to produce less collagen and elastin, making the signs of age and aging more pronounced from this point on. However, there are many preventive treatments that can be performed before reaching an injection such as the botoxwhich is already a slightly more invasive option.
For his part, Garavaglia adds: “Today the world of fillers is on its way to nature, to reposition structures which are lost with aging. For this reason, facial harmonization is one of the most booming procedures.”
Although skin aging is something that happens to all people, it is also true that taking care of it can not only slow down this process but also prevent some much more serious conditions, such as cancer. Vijod stresses the importance of the daily and disciplined use of sunscreen, since “the result of any treatment will be amplified if that treatment has home support.” This includes, in addition to sunscreen, a personalized facial cleansing and moisturizing routine, the process popularly known as “skin care”.
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Garavaglia fully agrees that “rhinoplasty, mandibular contouring, cheekbone restructuring, mentoplasty and any other procedure must be accompanied by skin care and prevention of photoaging”.
Botox: medicine as a trend
in what to botox refers, the interviewee acknowledges that today there is a boom in relation to this treatment. Unfortunately, this also means that there is a lot of misinformation and for this reason, for her, the key is for the patient to understand what will happen when applying this product and what are the alternatives. There are treatments that, although they are longer, can be options prior to injection, such as radiofrequency or platelet-rich plasma. This is why prior consultation is so important, to tailor the treatment to each individual. It is essential to remember that injection of botox It is no longer a medical procedure. with certain risks, so it must be taken with the corresponding seriousness.
Likewise, it is important to specify so that the patient understands what the botox. This product is derived from botulinum toxin, which paralyzes the muscle so that the existing wrinkle appears less pronounced. However, it is necessary to explain to patients that Botox smoothes the skin, but does not change its appearance. What does this mean? That if the skin is damaged by the sun or by some other factor, the botox it will have no effect on this, Vijod clarifies.
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As previously mentioned, being a “trend” procedure, it is often promoted as a preventive treatment: “more and more young girls are choosing to undergo what is still a medical treatment to prevent wrinkles, that is, they already is not considered botox as an option for the elderly but as a preventive treatment”.
The “fillers” or fillers: the most demanded aesthetic procedure
On the other hand, Garavaglia elaborates on what the fillings are concerned: “they are one of the most demanded procedures by patients in aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery. These are mini-invasive procedures carried out in the office in order to reduce wrinkles, reposition structures and volumes lost over the years, shape facial contours and improve skin quality”.
Likewise, the specialist makes a fundamental clarification: it is important that the term “mini-invasive” do not confuse. These treatments “are placed through microinjections and are not without complications so they must be applied by medical professionals, who have an exhaustive handling of human anatomy and facial danger zones”. For this reason, he warns, only licensed aesthetic doctors and plastic surgeons are qualified to perform this type of procedure, since they are the only ones who will be able to resolve any complication that arises.
Regarding your opinion regarding the “rage” for the fillers and fillers, Garavaglia has his theory: “These are procedures that give the patient that feature he always dreamed of having, and the improvement in the image has an impact on a more general sense of bodily well-being. The materials used to make the fillings have also evolved over the years. Silicone, permanent and with many complications, was abandoned in preference to these resorbable and biocompatible materialswith a low complication rate, which also resulted in an increase in the popularity of these procedures,” he adds.
In addition, it elaborates on the advantages of fillers: “They are not permanent, debunking the myth that everything permanent is better”. In addition, the passage of time modifies the facial structures, so the non-permanence of the filler allows it to adapt to the changes that the face undergoes over the years: “these resorbable materials give us the security of being able to accompany the improvement of unaestheticisms according to age and the type of patient”, he indicates.
Aesthetic and plastic medicine: technology at the service of health
“Doctors who are dedicated to aesthetics combine cosmetology with medicine, so they are the professionals with the most training and criteria to advise a patient who wants to undergo a treatment but does not have much information regarding it,” explains Vijod. In this way, by making a personalized consultation with an aesthetic medicine professional, the patient can clear up doubts, ask questions and find out what is the ideal treatment for the problem they have, which will not necessarily be the application of an injection.
Garavaglia adds that “What may benefit one patient may harm another.. That is why it is important that in the face-to-face consultation the beneficial results to be sought for each individual are established. Subtlety is sophistication and naturalness is part of beauty. For this reason it is essential that the results to be obtained are clear and shared between professional and patient”.
Towards the end of the interview, he makes an important reflection: “We must always be judicious and look for the best for patients, since they are placing their trust in us. The idea is that, as doctors, we look for the best result that exposes the patient to the fewest possible complications. This also implies knowing the patient’s medical history, allergies and if there is any contraindication that advises once morest aesthetic treatment ”, he concludes.
