The Rise of Regenerative Aesthetics
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing. February 2024. Volume 13. Issue 1
BACN Chair Sharon Bennett discusses how the emerging field of regenerative medicine is transforming the aesthetics industry.
In 2024, regenerative medicine and longevity health have emerged as pivotal fields in aesthetics, revolutionising our approach to beauty, wellness, and ageing. Regenerative medicine harnesses the body’s innate healing abilities to rejuvenate tissues, offering not just cosmetic enhancements but also enhancing overall skin health and vitality. This paradigm shift is integrating regenerative medicine principles into aesthetic practices, expanding the scope of treatments beyond mere appearance-focused solutions.
Regenerative medicine is reshaping the aesthetic landscape, offering innovative solutions that extend beyond solely cosmetic enhancements.
Longevity health emphasises a holistic approach to aesthetics, addressing underlying causes of ageing through lifestyle interventions, nutritional support, and personalised wellness plans. The introduction of innovative services such as polynucleotides, stem cell therapy, and improved energy devices signifies a rapid advancement in the field, encompassing various aspects like menopause, hormonal health, scar management, weight management, and cellular health.
Many conferences now focus on regenerative medicine and our April Spring Symposium will include some of these topics, as will the BACN 2024 September annual conference. These services are all part of a 360° approach to health and wellbeing and are essential in differentiating our practice as nurses working in medical aesthetics.
We must remove the beauty salon menu and adopt this more comprehensive approach to aesthetics.
‘Defined as a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic treatments and solutions which positively impacts wellness and age management, this developing sector is gaining ground because the public are able to able to access knowledge about evidenced lifestyle, wellness age-management treatments and pathways devoid of the restriction of disease orientated medicine available in the NHS’ (BACN, 2023).
Whilst progress in regenerative aesthetics is ground-breaking, it is not without challenges and ethical considerations. Patient safety and transparent communication about potential outcomes are crucial aspects that practitioners must navigate and striking a balance between innovation, and ethical responsibility is imperative to maintain the integrity of regenerative medicine in aesthetic practices.