AMM 341: FACExpo Ignites Surge in Non-Surgical Aesthetic Knowledge
January 30, 2025
This episode explores the significance of educational conferences like the FACExpo in advancing knowledge on non-surgical facial aesthetics (NSFA) among healthcare professionals. It delves into the study led by Dr. Rohan Shankarghatta, which reveals the importance of training, understanding regulations, and identifying potential complications in NSFA. Highlighting the increasing popularity of procedures like fillers and botulinum toxin, the discussion underscores the necessity for ongoing education amidst a largely privatized and rapidly growing market. The episode provides valuable insights into how such gatherings are essential for bridging knowledge gaps in the evolving field of aesthetics.
Quick Takes
- Only 57% of the attendees at the FACExpo conference had prior exposure to Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics (NSFA) before the event.
- Post-conference, awareness of NSFA regulations among attendees increased to 91%, showcasing the importance of continuous learning in this field.
- The Allergan 360 Report from 2019 highlighted a significant increase in acceptance and demand for aesthetic procedures, especially among younger generations and men, with the market predicted to reach over $26 billion by the following year.
Episode Transcript
Today is January 30th, 2025, and we’re diving into a fascinating study on non-surgical facial aesthetics, or NSFA. Recently, the FACExpo conference in the UK made waves by boosting knowledge among healthcare professionals keen on aesthetics. Led by Dr. Rohan Shankarghatta from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, this study highlights a critical shift in understanding NSFA training pathways, regulations, and potential complications among attendees.
With procedures like fillers and botulinum toxin rising in popularity, conferences are becoming crucial for education. Before the conference, only 57% of 68 attendees had any exposure to NSFA. Post-conference, awareness of regulations skyrocketed to 91%. These numbers illustrate the necessity for continuous learning, especially as this field is largely privatized in the UK. And with the potential for regulatory changes on the horizon, keeping informed is more important than ever.
The data from the 2019 Allergan 360 Report underscores why this is timely. It showed a huge surge in acceptance and demand for aesthetic procedures, particularly among younger generations and men. This growing trend hints at a booming market, predicted to hit over $26 billion by next year.
Clearly, educational gatherings like FACExpo are pivotal in bridging knowledge gaps. Speaking of educational gatherings, I have a special invitation for you. Please join me for the Canadian Aesthetics Congress in Vancouver next month, from February 28th to March 2nd, 2025! This is your chance to connect with leaders in aesthetic medicine. And you can get $375 off the registration by using my special code, DRFISHER-CBAM, that’s d r f i s h e r, dash, c b a m, at checkout. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity and I’ll see you there!