Future of Dermatology / Aesthetic Dermatology
Context
Aesthetic dermatology is an integral part of dermatology. At the same time, its rapid expansion outside a regulated medical framework raises concerns regarding patient safety, quality of care, and professional accountability. The Working Group aimed to reinforce aesthetic dermatology as a medical discipline and to ensure it is practised by appropriately trained specialists.
Key outcomes
→ Clear positioning of aesthetic dermatology as a medical activity, reinforced by an Ethical Charter for Non-Surgical Dermato-Aesthetics.
→ Strengthening public trust by positioning dermatologists as qualified and trusted providers of aesthetic care whilst emphasising the requirement to allocate substantial time to medical dermatology.
→ Initiation of procedures to report unsafe or non-qualified practices, including a future reporting function on the Society’s website.
→ Active contribution to national regulatory discussions on competencies and authorised medical acts.
→ Development of structured training pathways, including:
- a safety-focused curriculum within the dermatology residency,
- a national postgraduate programme in advanced aesthetic dermatology.