From indication to procedure: knowing the importance of medical follow-up throughout the entire aesthetic treatment

Dr. Claudia Merlo explains the reasons for seeking a doctor who carries out the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up from start to finish

After searching, you have finally chosen the clinic where you will perform the long-awaited aesthetic procedure. In the office, the doctor monitors and evaluates and recommends a series of specific treatments for your case. But, lying on the stretcher, you are amazed: the doctor who treated you with such affection will not be responsible for carrying out the procedure, which will be entrusted to another professional. This is a practice that has become increasingly common in Aesthetic Medicine clinics, as in this way the doctor saves time and can assist more patients. But the patient’s health and the effectiveness of the treatment are at risk.

“Medical evaluation and diagnosis is really essential before the indication of aesthetic procedures, because only the specialized professional is able to put together a complete and personalized treatment plan that takes into account the individuality of each patient, which guarantees much better results. satisfactory and effective But the doctor’s work should not end there. Ideally, the procedures should be performed by the doctor who has evaluated the patient and planned the treatment”explains the Dr. Claudia Merlocosmetology specialist at the BWS Institute.

Why is it so important to have a medical check-up during every aesthetic treatment?

The specialist explains that, even after a detailed evaluation and adequate indication of the procedures, treatment plans may need to be modified as they are put into practice, hence the importance of monitoring.

“The patient’s response to the treatment is very individual and unpredictable. Therefore, it is not uncommon for it to be necessary to recalculate the course at the time of application to ensure a more effective and satisfactory effect”says Dr. Claudia, who explains that lasers, for example, have parameters that need to be adjusted at the moment according to the specifics of each patient, otherwise there is a risk of damage or undertreatment.

“Only the physician who has indicated the treatment has the domain and information necessary to implement these changes in behavior and approach. And patients see that the results are very different when the procedure itself is performed by a specialized professional”he says.

Safety is also an issue when the procedure isn’t performed by a doctor, as the risk of complications is higher.

“In the case of injectable procedures, for example, it is essential that the professional responsible for the application have a deep knowledge of the anatomy of the facial structures and injection techniques to reduce the risk of complications related to the inappropriate application of these substances, such as such as ischemia and necrosis. The doctor is also the only professional able to solve any problem that may arise during the procedure, and must act immediately”emphasizes the expert.

Even non-invasive procedures, such as lasers, must be performed by the physician who referred them. “In addition to being responsible for modifying, if necessary, the parameters of the equipment, the doctor is the one who knows in depth the technology and the modes of action of the laser in order to handle it correctly and, therefore, avoid the occurrence of burns and spots “.

To avoid falling into pitfalls, the patient must be willing to research the doctor and the procedure extensively. “Search the doctor’s references with acquaintances or follow him on social media to check how aesthetic procedures are performed”advises the expert.

Also, at the time of your consultation, don’t be afraid to ask about the treatment or who will be performing the procedure. Proper follow-up is essential!

“In the clinic I always try to detail the entire treatment for the patient, with anatomical and physiological examples, to reassure him of his choice. Furthermore, instead of making several consultations during the day, I offer an extended service time to give maximum attention to the my patients, accompanying them from the moment they enter the office until they leave and, many times, even after, in case they have any doubts about the results and postoperative care”concludes Dr. Claudia Merlo.

Source: Terra

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