Aesthetic or Cosmetic MedicineIn the last decade the medical world in South Africa has also changed dramatically regarding the emphasis on well being in its broader sense, rather than just curing disease. This is the reason why the new, highly challenging, but satisfying field of AESTHETIC MEDICINE came to fruition.A Dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the pathology of the skin and a Plastic surgeon is a specialized surgeon, who concentrates in construction, reconstruction or improvement of body structures that are damaged or missing.The international definition of aesthetic medicine is “A branch of medicine focused on satisfying the aesthetic desires and goals of patients. This specialty is primarily focused on the pathophysiology of aging skin and adheres to scientific based procedures.Medical doctors practicing Aesthetic Medicine are trained and typically in non-invasive treatment modalities and typically utilize combination treatments to meet the needs of the patient”The International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine.Cosmetic medicine comprises a range of non- surgical procedures such as cosmetic injectables (BotoxTM, soft tissue Fillers,Lipolytic substances ) Skin rejuvenation ( medical chemical skin peels,mesotherapy, Light treatments) and Medical Weight management.