2023-11-09 09:15:01
International Week of Aesthetic Medicine organized by CEMP
Despite being a taboo treatment, female hair transplant is gaining popularity among women. Pioneering studies have revealed the possibility of slowing cellular aging, offering the promise of maintaining a youthful appearance for longer.
In 2022, the cosmetic medicine and surgery sector experienced considerable growth, exceeding $75 billion, and continued growth is anticipated in the coming years. Standing out in this panorama, the European Center for Masters and Postgraduate Studies (CEMP) played a crucial role in organizing the International Week of Aesthetic Medicine, from November 6 to 10. This event contributes to the exchange of knowledge and advances in the sector.
Within the field of aesthetic medicine, one of the least understood topics and often surrounded by taboos is androgenetic alopecia in women. Although this condition is more commonly associated with men, a significant increase in its incidence is observed in women. In this context, approximately 30% of people affected by androgenetic alopecia in Spain are women, generating growing concern among those seeking solutions for hair loss. This challenge will be one of the many topics addressed by leading experts during the International Week of Aesthetic Medicine organized by CEMP.
“I am very involved in the topic of hair surgery and every day, if, for example, we operate on 18 patients, 1.5 are female hair transplant alopecia at an average age of 50 years. These are usually patients who were unaware that there were preventive therapies and have resorted directly to the transplant,” says Amira Chehade Jara, professor at CEMP and doctor specializing in Clinical Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine.
“A relevant fact is that patients seeking anti-hair loss treatments are increasingly younger, specifically around 20-21 years old,” continues Chehade Jara. Furthermore, curiously, there is no tourism related to hair transplant among women because they feel more comfortable with their usual doctors.
More and more women are seeking assistance in aesthetic medicine or trichology consultations to address problems related to hair loss or alopecia, even resorting to wearing wigs during certain periods. Additionally, common cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and hyaluronic acid injections, are also on the rise. In this scenario, the global aesthetic medicine market exceeded $75 billion in 2022, and this figure is projected to continue growing in the coming years.
Skin well-being, among the main aesthetic concerns
Another of the main reasons for consultation in aesthetic medicine is the skin and the experts present at the congress will talk about it. “It has been shown that the quality of the skin has a substantial impact on emotional health, quality of life, self-perception and interactions with others,” explains Andrea Marroquín, a dermatologist and clinical nutritionist who also teaches at CEMP.
Research and cosmetics, both mass and more sustainable, are advancing to provide solutions to the problems that are usually treated in consultations in the country. What are these conditions? “The most frequent consultations are for acne and rosacea, pigmentation problems, skin aging, problems with skin texture and scars and, of course, hair issues,” says Marroquín.
Image: International Aesthetic Medicine Week Congress 2023.
Techniques to deal with venous insufficiency
Another trend that is the order of the day in aesthetic medicine has to do with venous insufficiency or, as they are better known, varicose veins. According to the STADA Health Report 2022, 15.7% of the population suffers from tired legs and 13.2% claim to have varicose veins. To solve this ailment, there are treatments such as sclerotherapy, which can be achieved using different methods, such as the Tessari method, which allows the elimination of varicose veins without surgery, or using a kinetic energy device.
According to Dr. Jorge Cato, an expert in Angiology and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and speaker at the CEMP event, to perform this technique it is crucial “to have the appropriate material, place the patient in the correct position and take into account the type of veins in the each patient.” Cato adds that “it is crucial to practice sclerotherapy well, since if it is not done correctly it can cause problems such as necrosis or hyperpigmentation, among others.”
Is immortality possible?
The global pursuit of eternal youth will also contribute to sectoral evolution. “After 15 years of research, it has been shown that it is possible to control the loss of information produced by methylations in the epigenome and, therefore, slow down the speed of cellular aging,” says the CEMP professor and doctor specializing in Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. and Retroaging, David Céspedes. The expert goes further to assure that some research suggests that, this advance together with another ongoing one on the use of pluripotent cells, “we could talk about almost immortality in 2050.”
While that milestone arrives, social networks continue to influence the youngest. “In older people, over the age of 40, more than 60% who require some aesthetic medicine treatment do so motivated not by what they see on networks, but by recommendations from friends and family,” highlights the CEMP professor. “In the case of those under 30 years of age, this percentage is much higher, since it has that influence on 33% of patients,” adds Céspedes.
The importance of expert doctors and avoiding misleading
Although there are influencers who are doctors specializing in aesthetic medicine, in general, those who promote this type of treatments usually lack the necessary training and experience in the sector, often promoting products in exchange for financial compensation. Therefore, from the master’s center focused on the areas of health and sanitation (CEMP), its director, Beatriz Nespereira, recommends people seeking medical-aesthetic treatments to consult medical professionals for the following reasons:
1. Medical knowledge: Medical professionals have a solid background in anatomy, physiology, and medicine in general. They understand the science behind cosmetic procedures and can properly evaluate the appropriateness of a treatment for a particular patient.
2. Security: Cosmetic procedures carry risks, and a trained doctor can minimize them and manage any complications that may arise during or after treatment. Influencers generally do not have adequate training to address medical issues.
3. Personalization: Health professionals adapt aesthetic treatments to the individual needs and objectives of each patient, which guarantees more satisfactory and natural results. Influencers can promote treatments in a more general way, without taking into account the differences of each one.
4. Ethics and responsibility: Doctors are regulated by regulations and codes of ethics that require them to put the health and well-being of patients first. Influencers may be driven by economic interests and not always act ethically.
On the occasion of the International Week of Aesthetic Medicine, CEMP has organized an event with the aim of promoting the exchange of knowledge and advances in the sector, thus contributing to the continuous training of professionals and guaranteeing that aesthetic treatments are safe, effective and personalized for each patient.
About CEMP
CEMP—European Center for Masters and Postgraduates—is the online school for master’s degrees specialized in healthcare, health and sports. With a flexible methodology, expert teachers with active careers and master’s degrees with university accreditation, it offers practical and innovative training focused on employability in the sector.
CEMP is part of Northius, the leading multinational digital education platform in Spain, with more than 600 employees, 13 specialized schools and implementation in Europe and Latin America
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