The aesthetics specialty in the UK is still in its infancy. With so many treatment options still to explore, evolution within the sector is constant, and 2023 has been no different.
In this article, Aesthetics summarises some of the biggest trends and developments which have burst onto the scene this year. The Aesthetics Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) shares their thoughts on regulation, medical longevity and functional medicine, regenerative techniques, championing skin health and natural results, as well as what we can expect to see in the year ahead.
Kickstarting regulation
Regulation in the aesthetics specialty has been a contentious and much-discussed topic for years, and 2023 saw a big step forward as the Government’s Department of Health and Social Care launched a public consultation on the topic.1 This autumn, members of the public and practitioners alike were invited to submit…