Planning an Aesthetic Treatment in 2025? Here's What You Need to Know! PART 1: Choose a Qualified, Experienced Medical Practitioner 🩺Aesthetic treatments are medical procedures, not beauty services. They [READ MORE]
PART 2: Understand the risks & have realistic expectations With so much hype around aesthetic treatments, it’s easy to get swept up in celebrity endorsements and glossy ads. But [READ MORE]
Planning an Aesthetic Treatment in 2025? Here's What You Need to Know! PART 3: Ask About Aftercare and Support Your aesthetic journey doesn’t end when you leave the clinic—aftercare [READ MORE]
Our society is incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of AAMSSA member, Dr. Reza Mia, who has co-authored a significant paper published in the Aesthetic Medicine Journal. This [READ MORE]
AAMSSA is incredibly proud of our Exco and founding member, Dr. Riekie Smit, for her groundbreaking work in the field of aesthetics. Dr. Smit has authored a chapter [READ MORE]
As we stride into 2025, let's leave behind some aesthetic trends and practices that have no place in a safe, ethical, and evidence-based industry. 🚫 “Needle-Free” Pens These high-pressure [READ MORE]
New BAAPS Study Reveals High Regret Rates A 2024 study presented at the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) highlights a concerning trend: over 50% of patients who [READ MORE]
Should you trust a treatment that’s offered at incredibly low prices? Would you put a price tag on something as important as your own face? Aesthetic treatments are costly [READ MORE]
In the journey of aesthetic medicine, it’s helpful to embrace Wabi-Sabi – the Japanese concept that finds beauty in the imperfect, the impermanent, and the incomplete. Aesthetic treatments can [READ MORE]
In the pursuit of beauty, it's no surprise that each year brings new trends, and this year is no exception! From the quirky to the questionable, let’s stick to [READ MORE]
🌷As we recognize Mental Health Awareness this October, it's essential to acknowledge that cosmetic treatments—whether surgical or medical—can significantly impact how you perceive yourself, both physically and emotionally. 🌷Physical [READ MORE]
Are Dermal Fillers Lasting Longer Than We Thought? Recently, there’s been growing interest about the longevity of Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers and whether they remain in the body [READ MORE]