📌With the recent focus on unsafe injectors and unregulated practices, let’s take a moment to shift the spotlight to what really matters:
How to recognise a safe, qualified, and ethical medical aesthetic doctor.
đź“ŚAt AAMSSA, we believe aesthetic medicine should uplift, enhance, and protect , and that starts with choosing the right practitioner.
Here are the green flags to look for:
- Medical Qualification
Your injector should be a registered doctor or dentist, trained specifically in aesthetic procedures. Don’t hesitate to ask about their postgraduate qualifications.
- Registered with a Regulatory Body
In South Africa, medical professionals must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). You can verify this online.
Also check that your aesthetic doctor is a member of AAMSSA.
- A Clinical, Sterile Environment
Treatments should only take place in a proper medical setting — not in homes, salons, hotel rooms, or spa’s. A safe clinic has emergency protocols, sterile conditions, and professional equipment.
- Ethical Consultation Process
A good aesthetic doctor will take time to understand your concerns, explain options and risks clearly, and help you make an informed decision, without pressure or upselling.
- Uses Registered, Authentic Products
Safe doctors use legally sourced products from reputable pharmacies and distributors. They’ll be transparent about what they’re using and why.
- Ongoing Education
Look for professionals who stay current by attending regular training, scientific meetings, and belong to organisations like AAMSSA, where excellence and ethics are upheld.
- Able to Manage Complications
Your aesthetic doctor must be skilled in managing any potential side effects or complications.
AAMSSA-registered doctors are also members of CMAC (Complications in Medical Aesthetic Collaborative), giving them access to expert guidance and support if needed.
At AAMSSA, we proudly celebrate the skilled, ethical professionals who are doing things right.