Nurturing Future Leaders in Esthetics: Now Is the Time

Abstract

There is a need for a specialist pathway or progression in esthetic medicine for esthetic physicians. A structured program for specialized training in nonsurgical facial esthetics to empower physicians is the need of the hour. The pharmaceutical companies currently provide training sessions, taking considerable initiatives to train esthetic professionals. “Leaders of the future” is a global thought leadership program by the Allergan Aesthetics. The program was designed to support and nurture the next generation of leaders by focusing on science and evidence. It aimed to help practitioners grow, evolve, learn, share, and connect with leading international experts. The sessions were focused on the importance of science and sensibility in esthetic medicine, as well as critical thinking and leadership skills. Mentorship is one of the most effective approaches for transforming the lives of young esthetic practitioners and, in turn, future patients. In addition, the importance of in-depth knowledge of injection anatomy for safe practice was emphasized. As esthetic surgeons and physicians, we must commit to incorporating evidence-based medicine into our life-long practice. “Leaders of the Future” program aims to build a solid foundation for esthetic surgeons and physicians to grow and evolve as thought leaders. The program would also aid in the pursuit of a best esthetic practice that incorporates professional identity formation, clinical competence, and evidence-based management in nonsurgical esthetics.

Keywords

nonsurgical esthetics - Botox - soft tissue fillers

Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
25 June 2022

Article published online:
30 November 2022

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