Over the next few weeks, I would like to open up my blog page to you readers out there on the subject of who do you trust and feel most comfortable with receiving a cosmetic medical procedure from. I would define a cosmetic medical procedure as a medical procedure or treatment that alters or reshapes the structure of an individual's body just to improve the individual's appearance.
So, chemical peels, microdermabrsion, dermabrasion, Botox, wrinkle fillers, liposuction, tummy tucks, face lifts, lasers for hair removal, acne scars, improving wrinkles, etc. would be some of the cosmetic procedures I am talking about. Which of these-if any-should a nurse be qualified to perform? How about an aesthetician-working at a doctor's office or in a salon? If you feel a nurse or aesthetician can do some of these procedures competently, should a doctor even be around to supervise them? Are you comfortable having your family physician or gynecologist do any of these? What about a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? And should all of these be performed in a doctor's office, or are any safe to be done in someone's home or work environment?
Remember Botox, wrinkle fillers, and lasers currently require a doctor's license to obtain. Not just anyone can get them.
So, what do you all think? Feel free to share thoughts on some or all of these questions.
-Lawrence Green