Virtual skincare and adapting aesthetic practice

Remote consultations are a simple measure that can be used to discuss skincare regimes with patients, without them having to visit a clinical environment

In the current climate of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is fair to say that the way in which aesthetic practitioners work has changed dramatically, and, to some extent, this may have stopped some practitioners working altogether. With a second wave of the virus and a somewhat uncertain few months ahead, this may also be something that will be faced again in the future. To continue this and to keep one's head above water, it has become a necessity for aesthetic practitioners to adapt their practice and change so that businesses survive.

With the COVID-19 restrictions, it simply has not been possible for businesses to rely on the most common aesthetic treatments, such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. Understandably, in the past, these have been the mainstay of many aesthetic practices, and therefore, many practitioners have had to look towards alternatives such as home treatments as their primary source of income. However, this is not without its problems. How do we make the decision to make treatments virtual, rather than the usual face-to-face interaction, and how do we relay this to patients? In this article, I will look at how we can overcome this problem, and I will make suggestions on how a step-by-step process can be used to discuss various treatments and regimes that can be conducted safely at home by patients.