Aesthetic Medicine (ASTM)
Aesthetic Medicine (ASTM): Overview and Key Treatments
What is Aesthetic Medicine?
Aesthetic medicine (ASTM) is a specialized branch of medical practice focused on enhancing physical appearance, primarily of the face and body, through minimally invasive or non-surgical procedures. It combines scientific principles and advanced technologies to address cosmetic concerns related to skin aging, volume loss, texture, and overall facial harmony.
Key Treatments and Procedures in Aesthetic Medicine
Injectable Treatments
- Neurotoxin Injections: These relax facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, such as frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead wrinkles, smoothing the skin and preventing new lines from forming.
- Dermal Fillers: Gel-like substances (commonly hyaluronic acid) injected to restore lost volume, smooth out wrinkles, contour the face, and enhance lips or cheeks. They also help improve skin hydration and stimulate collagen production.
- Profhilo and Skin Boosters: Injectables that focus on improving skin quality by stimulating collagen and elastin production, and deeply hydrating the skin for firmer and more youthful texture.
Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
- Chemical Peels: Solutions applied to the skin surface to remove damaged layers, improve texture, reduce pigmentation, and diminish fine lines and acne scars.
- Microneedling: Creates micro-injuries in the skin to trigger natural healing with increased collagen and elastin, enhancing skin texture and reducing scars.
- Laser Therapies: Target pigmentation, texture irregularities, and fine lines by resurfacing skin with precise light energy, promoting collagen remodeling and tissue repair.
Body Contouring and Hair Treatments
- Non-surgical options for reducing fat deposits, tightening skin, fat freezing, muscle enhancement, hair removal, and hair restoration.
Clinical Significance
Aesthetic medicine offers tailored, minimally invasive procedures with shorter recovery times and less risk compared to surgical approaches. The treatments provide natural-looking improvements, addressing both dynamic and static aspects of skin aging and aging-related volume loss. Customized treatment plans based on patient characteristics and goals maximize outcomes and satisfaction.
Key Points
- Aesthetic medicine improves appearance via minimally invasive procedures.
- Includes injectables, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and body contouring.
- Targets wrinkles, volume loss, skin texture, pigmentation, and more.
- Safe, effective with personalized treatment plans for natural results.
Consult with Our Team of Experts Now!
For expert guidance and comprehensive aesthetic medicine consultations, consult with our board-certified dermatologists and aesthetic specialists dedicated to personalized, cutting-edge cosmetic care.
References:
- Messina D, Callender V, et al. Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2025: Innovations and Consumer Insights. Dermatol Ther. 2024 Dec 19;37(1):e15094. doi:10.1111/dth.15094. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.15094
- J. Raposio, et al. Advances in Esthetic Medicine: A Comprehensive Overview of Non-Surgical and Minimally Invasive Procedures. Clin Dermatol. 2022 Oct;40(5):324-336. doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2022.06.006. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/esthetic-medicine
- American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Medical Aesthetics – Current Trends and Applications. Aesthet Med J. 2022 Nov;6(4):210-222. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10231726/
- Arsenault J. Medical Aesthetics 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Aesthetic Medicine and Treatments. 2025. Available at: https://arsenaultaesthetics.com/aesthetic-news/medical-aesthetics-101-beginners-guide/
- ILAMED. Aesthetic Medicine: The Future of Beauty and Wellness. 2025 Aug 5. Available at: https://www.ilamed.org/aesthetic-medicine-the-future-of-beauty-wellness/
