Dear Dr. Seckel, What does the term cosmetic medicine mean? I am a nursing student and confused by the term cosmetic medicine. Is cosmetic medicine a medical specialty? Thank you, Nichole, Boston, Massachusetts.
Monday, May 26th, 2008Dear Nichole,
I am sure many people are confused by the term cosmetic medicine. Cosmetic medicine is not a medical specialty listed by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education. Rather it is a term used loosely to categorize non-surgical cosmetic or aesthetic procedures done by physicians as opposed to less invasive procedures done by […]