Gaskell Abby, Brondstater Kirsten
Drs. Gaskell and Brondstater are with Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2025 Jul-Aug;18(7-8 Suppl 1):S30-S40.
The growing demand for aesthetic procedures leads to an influx of providers entering the field, many of whom lack formal training in aesthetic medicine. The absence of standardized education and certification poses significant risks to patient safety, including improper technique, adverse complications, and unethical practice. Without clear regulatory oversight, nonmedically trained individuals and inadequately trained healthcare professionals offer aesthetic treatments, leading to inconsistent outcomes and diminished public trust in the field. This article examines the urgent need for regulated training and certification to establish competency benchmarks and ensure patient safety. A tiered education model provides foundational, intermediate, and expert-level training, with standardized curricula covering anatomy, injection techniques, complication management, ethics, and legal considerations. Professional organizations and regulatory bodies play a key role in accrediting training programs, defining the scope of practice, and enforcing licensure requirements. Legislative measures, including mandatory certification, continuing education, and enforcement mechanisms, maintain high standards in aesthetic medicine. Implementing a structured training framework enhances provider competency, reduces adverse events, and reinforces ethical practice. Standardized regulation safeguards patient well-being and preserves the credibility and integrity of the aesthetic medicine industry.
对美容手术日益增长的需求导致大量从业者涌入该领域,其中许多人缺乏美容医学方面的正规培训。缺乏标准化教育和认证给患者安全带来重大风险,包括技术不当、不良并发症和不道德行为。由于缺乏明确的监管,未经医学培训的个人和培训不足的医疗保健专业人员提供美容治疗,导致结果不一致,并削弱了公众对该领域的信任。本文探讨了对规范培训和认证的迫切需求,以确立能力基准并确保患者安全。分层教育模式提供基础、中级和专家级培训,标准化课程涵盖解剖学、注射技术、并发症管理、伦理和法律考量。专业组织和监管机构在认可培训项目、界定执业范围和执行执照要求方面发挥关键作用。立法措施,包括强制认证、继续教育和执行机制,维持美容医学的高标准。实施结构化培训框架可提高从业者能力、减少不良事件并强化道德行为。标准化监管保障患者福祉,维护美容医学行业的信誉和诚信。