This newfound recognition establishes new standards for the field.
Aesthetic medicine has been officially recognised as a specialty by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) as a distinct medical specialty, forming the Section of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (SAMAS). This is the first time in 35 years that the RSM has created a new section, elevating aesthetic medicine to a more formalised level of practice. The recognition will help standardise training, improve patient care, and further professionalise the field, according to industry leaders.
This development marks a pivotal moment for the future of aesthetic medicine, paving the way for greater innovation, education, and safety across the industry.
Elevating industry standards
SAMAS aims to create a platform where medical professionals can access specialised training and guidance, ensuring best practices and a higher level of competency in performing aesthetic procedures. The formation of this section will also foster collaboration and research, advancing the field to meet modern demands for both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
A win for patient safety
One of the main goals of this recognition is to enhance patient safety by ensuring that practitioners are highly trained and regulated. With aesthetic procedures becoming more popular globally, having an established medical specialty dedicated to this field is seen as a major step forward in protecting patients and promoting ethical practices.
What this means for practitioners
For aesthetic practitioners, this new specialty represents a significant leap in professional development. It offers a clear career pathway within medical aesthetics, while also recognising the complexity and expertise required to safely administer aesthetic treatments. It’s a move welcomed by those working in the industry. As aesthetic medicine continues to evolve, this recognition by the RSM sets a new standard, legitimising a field that has long played a vital role in modern healthcare and patient satisfaction.
Aesthetic medicine has been officially recognised as a specialty by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) as a distinct medical specialty, forming the Section of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (SAMAS). This is the first time in 35 years that the RSM has created a new section, elevating aesthetic medicine to a more formalised level of practice. The recognition will help standardise training, improve patient care, and further professionalise the field, according to industry leaders.
This development marks a pivotal moment for the future of aesthetic medicine, paving the way for greater innovation, education, and safety across the industry.
Elevating industry standards
SAMAS aims to create a platform where medical professionals can access specialised training and guidance, ensuring best practices and a higher level of competency in performing aesthetic procedures. The formation of this section will also foster collaboration and research, advancing the field to meet modern demands for both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
A win for patient safety
One of the main goals of this recognition is to enhance patient safety by ensuring that practitioners are highly trained and regulated. With aesthetic procedures becoming more popular globally, having an established medical specialty dedicated to this field is seen as a major step forward in protecting patients and promoting ethical practices.
What this means for practitioners
For aesthetic practitioners, this new specialty represents a significant leap in professional development. It offers a clear career pathway within medical aesthetics, while also recognising the complexity and expertise required to safely administer aesthetic treatments. It’s a move welcomed by those working in the industry. As aesthetic medicine continues to evolve, this recognition by the RSM sets a new standard, legitimising a field that has long played a vital role in modern healthcare and patient satisfaction.
