Aesthetic Clinic Research Articles

Variety of therapeutic approaches to primary hyperhidrosis (HH) and botulinum toxin priority over other treatment options in this condition - a review

Introduction and purpose Hyperhidrosis (HH) is a medical conditions that affects more and more people every year. It is characterized by undue sweating without any temperature changes and significantly above the body’s thermoregulation needs. Primary hyperhidrosis is associated with genetic and psychological factors, as the etiology is not yet found. Treatment is aimed at the symptoms. Secondary hyperhidrosis happens as an adverse event of drugs taken by patient or is a part of neurological, endocrine or oncological diseases. Teratment should be focused on the main underlying disease. The quality of life of these patients is reduced and it affects their psychological health.This study inevstigates currently available methods of treatment. State of knowledge Various treatment options for hyperhidrosis range from topical aluminum salts for mild cases to oral anti-cholinergic agents for more severe conditions. Additional methods include iontophoresis, lasers like Nd:Yag, and botulinum toxin injections, known for their effectiveness. Surgical procedures such as Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy, local skin excision, liposuction-curettage are also available for severe cases. Consultation with a healthcare provider is crucial to determine the most suitable treatment based on individual needs and preferences. Conclusions Literature provides valuable insights into hyperhidrosis and its treatments, emphasizing the importance of patient expectations and safety. Starting with topical aluminum salts for mild cases, treatments need to be reapplied regularly. Surgical options are considered if conservative treatments fail, but they come with potential risks. Botulinum toxin injections stand out for their efficacy, quick procedure, and the convenience of one or two annual sessions, making them a popular choice in many aesthetic clinics. Consulting with healthcare professionals is key to selecting the most suitable treatment approach for individual needs.

The Brussels Breast Surgery Fellowship | A Three-Month Experience in Advancing Skills in Breast Surgery.

The Brussels Breast Surgery Fellowship at Brussels University Hospital offers a unique 3-month clinical immersion in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery. Under the guidance of fellowship director Prof. Moustapha Hamdi and his esteemed colleagues, the fellow is exposed to a high volume and wide breadth of cases spanning autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction, oncoplastic surgery, breast reduction and mastopexy, implant augmentation, revision breast surgery, and fat grafting. The multidisciplinary team approach, involving close collaboration with breast surgeons, provides valuable experience in oncoplastic planning and execution. In addition to time in the operating theater, the fellow gains knowledge through outpatient clinics, didactic teaching sessions, and clinical research opportunities leveraging the department's extensive prospective database. As the 2023 fellowship awardee, I had the privilege of learning directly from Prof. Dr. Moustapha Hamdi and participating in over 130 cases across the reconstructive and aesthetic spectrum. Unique features of the fellowship included exposure to lymphedema surgery utilizing the Symani robotic system, advanced techniques like the internal bra, volume distribution mastopexies, observation of private aesthetic clinic cases, and optional participation in academic workshops. This fellowship represents an outstanding opportunity to refine one's skills in breast surgery and microsurgery while experiencing the rich culture of Belgium.

Juridical Analysis of Primary Clinic Permits As Aesthetic Clinics

Juridical Analysis of Primary Clinic Permits As Aesthetic Clinics

Patient Management System Using Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making Method with SAW at Noura Aesthetic Clinic

This study presents the development and implementation of a Patient Management System (PMS) at Noura Aesthetic Clinic using the Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making (FMADM) method with Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). The aim is to enhance the decision-making process for patient treatment prioritization and management. The PMS integrates various patient attributes, including medical history, treatment urgency, and resource availability, into a comprehensive decision-making framework. By employing the FMADM method, the system addresses the inherent uncertainties and subjectivities in patient data, ensuring more accurate and reliable prioritization. The SAW technique further refines this process by assigning weighted scores to each attribute, facilitating a straightforward and effective comparison. This combination allows for a balanced assessment of multiple factors, promoting optimal resource allocation and improving overall patient care. The implementation at Noura Aesthetic Clinic demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. The system's adaptability to diverse clinical settings and its user-friendly interface make it a valuable tool for healthcare providers. This study underscores the potential of advanced decision-making methodologies in transforming patient management practices, paving the way for more informed and equitable healthcare delivery.

Association Between Neck Pain and Level of Disability Among Females Going to Beauty Parlor or Aesthetic Clinics

Association Between Neck Pain and Level of Disability Among Females Going to Beauty Parlor or Aesthetic Clinics

Aesthetic-Based of Technology Acceptance Model: A Case of Aesthetic Clinic in Thailand

Recent studies within the beauty industry, employing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), has predominantly directed its focus towards functional factors, neglecting to adequately address emotional facets such as Perceived Aesthetics. This study investigates the aesthetic aspects of technology through the lens of the Technology Acceptance Model, leveraging questionnaire-based data obtained from a sample of 529 participants aged 18 and above who have experienced the services at aesthetic clinics in Thailand. The dataset underwent meticulous examination to elucidate interrelationships among variables, and the proposed conceptual framework was validated using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results unveiled a significant correlation between service quality and the acceptance of the aesthetic clinic application. Service quality was delineated into four distinct factors: Platform Quality, Interaction Quality, Information Quality, and Personalized Quality, which encompassed perceived value attributes such as Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Trust, and Perceived Aesthetics. Information Quality displayed notable significance as a driver for Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Perceived Aesthetics, whereas Interaction Quality emerged as a dominant influencer of Perceived Trust. The study revealed the pivotal role of mediator variables, including Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Aesthetics, as crucial factors for application acceptance. This study conclusively affirms the significant impact of Perceived Aesthetics on adopting aesthetic clinic applications and suggests it as an additional dimension for the Technology Acceptance Model. As a result, the finding is poised to significantly contribute to future research endeavors within the beauty industry.

The transformative power of gender-affirming healthcare: recommendations for effective treatment

The demographics of aesthetic clinic attendees are changing, and the aesthetic practitioner should be cognisant of the needs and patient-related factors of the growing variety of individuals encountered in their practice. This includes transgender individuals who wish to seek gender-affirming surgical or non-surgical procedures as part of their transition. Francesca Ramadan explores the transformative power of gender-affirming healthcare and the treatment considerations and recommendations for this demographic, so that aesthetic practitioners are well-equipped to help their patients reach their full potential.

Encoding material female bodies through cosmetic surgeries: a study of cultural economy and the biometric dynamics of Indian Hindi film stars

The emergence of new body technologies has led to the deconstruction of a cosmetically enhanced celebrity body into a bioinformational data-self, which becomes a surveilled subject quantified through biometric proximity....

Safety and Efficacy of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and Monopolar Radiofrequency Combination Therapy for Skin Tightening: A Retrospective Study in Malaysia.

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) are common treatment modalities that have shown significant results in skin tightening. Nevertheless, the novel combination of these two treatments is new to the Malaysian landscape. Thus, this study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of this novel combination treatment for the Malaysian population. This retrospective study included data on HIFU and MRF combination therapy for skin tightening collected from an aesthetic clinic in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from June 2018 to May 2021. Efficacy was assessed using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) and Glogau classification, while the safety of the treatment was analysed using pain scores and adverse events (AEs). A total of 56 patients with a mean age of 47.7 years old (SD 10.00) were included in this study. The majority of the patients had Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV. Most of the patients were Chinese, followed by Malay, Indian and others. Most patients (96.4%) showed clinically significant improvement in skin tightening after treatment, with 15 patients scoring 1 (very much improved) and 39 scoring 2 (improved). All patients reported transient mild erythema, with no serious AEs, such as burn, swelling, numbness or muscle weakness. Among the patients, 80% reported a pain score of 5, while 10% reported pain scores of 4 and 6. Combining HIFU with MRF therapy improved GAIS scores by 96.4%, indicating a secure and efficient skin-tightening method. Transient erythema was shown to be the most common side effect of this combination.

Strategic marketing plan in achieving marketing values and objectives at Mitha Pre-Marriage Healthcare and Aesthetic Clinic

Klinik Mitha is a business entity in the form of a Limited Liability Company (PT) in the field of health services in accordance with the definition referred to in 1 Permenkes No 028/2011 and the estimate required for the stages until it becomes a PT is 1 month until the notarial deed. Marketing plan is a planning process in the field of marketing in order to achieve the marketing targets that have been set. In marketing planning is closely related to marketing strategies that concern the values and goals of the company. In this chapter, Mitha Clinic will focus on Marketing Goals and Objectives, STP Strategy that will be carried out, B2C Marketing Mix, Sales activities, Sales Budget Projections and Revenue Stream projections. The purpose of this research is for a Clinic known to the DKI Jakarta Community for reputable premarital and aesthetic health services, Customer Satisfaction by Optimizing Premarital and Aesthetic Health Services and in the long term can build new branch clinics again. The results of this study indicate that the marketing plan strategy in achieving value and marketing goals is influenced by several factors such as the purpose of establishing the business, marketing planning which includes price, location, promotion, sales, and planning in finance.

An Intimacy of Strangers: An Aesthetic Clinic

Abstract: Fernanda Negrete's The Aesthetic Clinic. Feminine Sublimation in Contemporary Writing, Psychoanalysis, and Art proposes art as a therapeutic that does not embrace the dream of homeostasis, but it is linked to a feminine enjoyment and to an experience of non-totalization. Through the work of Louise Bourgeois, Sophie Calle, Lygia Clark, Marguerite Duras, Roni Horn, and Clarice Lispector, Negrete makes art intervene in psychoanalysis and vice versa. Tracing an intractable and incurable jouissance , in which intensity overflows what is communicable and does not settle in the signifier or the Oedipal structure, she puts into conversation Freud, Lacan, and Deleuze. Art, Negrete argues, shares the experience of the excessive enjoyment of the feminine. Thus, critics desire the knowledge of the unconscious, a knowledge that cannot be mastered or totalized because it decenters not only the artist but also the viewers and the critics.

Aesthetic-Based of Technology Acceptance Model: A Case of Aesthetic Clinic in Thailand

Aesthetic-Based of Technology Acceptance Model: A Case of Aesthetic Clinic in Thailand

Psychological portrait of the patient of the clinic of aesthetic medicine

The authors examine the psychological factors that encourage a person to get the services of a private clinic of aesthetic medicine. The purpose of the research is to study the manifestations of adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism, anxiety and aggressiveness of the patient of the aesthetic medicine clinic. Study participants: 39 patients of a private dermatocosmetology clinic, mostly women. A control group of the study, constituted of biologists and psychologists of different ages (students and specialists). Methods: the ARS-R perfectionism scale in the R. Slaney model, the Bass-Perry aggression questionnaire, the Spielberger personal anxiety questionnaire, unfinished sentences. The reasons for going to the doctor was analyzed, a medical history was collected. Results: the psychological portrait of a modern patient of a private aesthetic clinic in Moscow is described. Conclusions: 1.In an empirical study, only one statistically significant difference was found between the patient group and the control group. Procrastination as a tendency to procrastination, inability to start acting higher in the control group. Oral care traditions have already developed in society, perhaps in the future similar traditions will arise regarding new cosmetic technologies and procedures. 2.In the group of patients with a request for invasive, injectable procedures, the discrepancy with their requirements is higher than in patients with other requests. Patients with a request for injections also experience greater fear and anxiety (the results are statistically significant). 3.The group of patients with acne, scarring and rosacea, share lowest rates of anger. At the same time, the group of patients with acne, scars and rosacea, share low average values of anger. The same patients, reveal disorders in 80% of cases.

Improving Lean Clinics (Lean Healthcare): A Voice of Employee Approach to Reduce Waiting Times

This study presents a solution-focused strategy for reducing patient waiting times at an aesthetic clinic in Ankara, Turkiye. Focused on the dynamic intersection of operational efficiency and patient satisfaction, this study employs a "Voice of Employee" approach to glean insights from frontline staff, acknowledging their pivotal role in service delivery. Quality circles, Pareto, and fishbone diagram analyses discern the root causes of prolonged waiting times, identifying factors such as deficient initial registration processes, inadequacies in ERP and CRM applications, and suboptimal waiting area facilities. This investigative process yields pragmatic solutions, positioning the study as a strategic guide for enhancing service quality and ensuring patient contentment in aesthetic clinics. Beyond its immediate implications, the research contributes to the broader academic discourse on sustainable healthcare solutions, championing the integral role of employee perspectives in shaping operational strategies. The refined conclusions drawn from this study propel healthcare institutions toward a future marked by continual improvement, attuned to patient needs while navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Customer Relationship Management System at Aesthetic Clinic

Accessing and processing information more effectively and efficiently is made possible through the employment of quality information technology, one of which is in the technology the clinic requires. According to our case study, the clinic is still manually documenting customer service data and experiencing declining repeat client visits. Utilizing information technology is necessary for efforts to boost customer value innovation. As one of its aspects, Customer Relationship Management uses a framework of dynamics to acquire customer satisfaction data from loyal customers. The utilization of customer data will be categorized into platinum, gold, and silver using a ranking system for decision-making with the Simple Additive Weighting method—rating customers through the normalization of a decision matrix. The maximum consumer value based on the parameters determined by the choice matrix is one, while the lowest is 0.27. The testing that has been conducted is black-box testing. It is determined that 100 percent of the system's functionality is operating correctly, and UAT testing reveals that all features operate properly. Usability Testing conducted on patients yielded a ratio of 78.1%, indicating that the clinic evaluated customer satisfaction with the customer relationship management system.

The antecedents of patient experience of aesthetic clinic and its impact on revisit intention

The antecedents of patient experience of aesthetic clinic and its impact on revisit intention

Esthetic Clinic Management Software—Can we improve patient safety?

To evaluate the features of esthetic-specific Clinic Management Softwares (CMS) and scrutinize these against the General Medical Council (GMC) and Joint Commission (JC) guidance, an indicative CMS framework with GMC and JC compliant features is developed, to improve patient outcomes, service quality, and work toward a centralized database for complications to enable research analysis. A systematic search was performed to evaluate the CMS on the market tailored to esthetic clinics. An analysis was made of the GMC guidance for record keeping and the JC standards for Patient Safety Systems. The CMS features were each scrutinized against the GMC and JC guidance including complication capturing. Eighteen esthetic-specific CMS were identified and analyzed. None of the included CMSs were 100% compliant with both GMC and JC guidance. In 2022, the mean monthly cost of the basic packages for each of the CMS was £106.4, with a standard deviation of £83.3. The main users of the CMSs were doctors and nurses. CMS are a potentially powerful tool to form a centralized database that will allow for increased transparency on the number of procedures performed as well as complications.

Aesthetic Clinic and Beauty Myths in Indonesia: Discourse Analysis of Beauty Representation in Instagram Accounts

The purpose of this study is to uncover the beauty myths displayed in the Instagram accounts of aesthetic clinics in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative research method with a critical discourse analysis approach by Sara Mills. Results indicates that; First, the existence of women is shown as an object, where women are victims of symbols and beauty standards that arereconstructed and reproduced by the subject (the storyteller), namely the Instagram accounts of beauty clinics @dermaster_id, @ertosbeautyclinic, and @natashaskincare. Women as objects shown cannot be separated from the beauty myth. Second, there are two categories of beauty representations formed in the Instagram accounts of beauty clinics @dermaster_id, @ertosbeautyclinic, and @natashaskincare, namely men beauty representations, which consist of smooth faces, young looks, and firm jaws, and women beauty representations consist of; (1) thin cheeks, firm jaw, and firm skin, (2) smooth, acne-free, and attractive skin, (3) glass skin and slim, and (4) halal beauty. The implications of this research are this study is expected to contribute information and enrich the repertoire of social science especially sociology, also for the development of research on sociology of body, feminism study, and sociology of gender and media.

Psychometric Properties of Different Versions of the Body Shape Questionnaire in Female Aesthetic Patients.

The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the psychometric properties (internal consistency and factorial validity) of different versions of the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) in a sample of female aesthetic patients. The sample included 296 women attending aesthetic clinics, with ages ranging between 18 and 70 years (M = 32.23, SD = 11.35) and body mass index between 17.10 and 45.00 kg/m2 (M = 24.70, SD = 4.07). Nine different length versions of the BSQ (BSQ-34, BSQ-32, BSQ-16A, BSQ-16B, BSQ-14, BSQ-8A, BSQ-8B, BSQ-8C and BSQ-8D) were subjected to confirmatory factor analyses, using a robust maximum likelihood estimator. Robust fit indices indicated that the BSQ-8D version was the better-fitting and more parsimonious model (S-Bχ2/df = 1.81, CFI = 0.963, RMSEA = 0.052, SRMR = 0.043). This short version also showed appropriate reliability (McDonald's omega and composite reliability = 0.87) and a very high correlation with the original BSQ-34 version (r = 0.95). In sum, these findings suggest that the BSQ-8D is the most valid, reliable and suitable BSQ version for measuring body shape concerns in female aesthetic patients.

Digital Marketing Strategy Public Relations Miracle Aesthetic Clinic Surabaya Via Instagram @miracle_surabaya

This study discusses the digital marketing strategy implemented by the Miracle beauty clinic in Surabaya. Miracle beauty clinic has Instagram as a digital-based marketing tool. Through the Instagram account @miracle_surabaya, Miracle shares various information, including: beauty products, exhibitions, beauty tips, and the responses of doctors from Miracle. This study was studied using content analysis through Instagram @miracle_surabaya by observing the contents uploaded by Miracle. The limitation of this research is the implementation area which is located in the city of Surabaya and the subject of discussion that examines the Public Relations strategy of Miracle Surabaya. The result of this research is that Miracle Aesthetic Clinic uses Instagram which is packed with warm content in order to be a pioneer of beauty clinics and to build the spirit of women with their respective beauty. Not only that, public relations plays an active role in maintaining image as well as building relationships with influencers as well as the public in order to achieve maximum results. Relationship building is carried out using social media, especially Instagram to be able to have an extraordinary and orderly impact.