If you’re a doctor in Monaco, this is for you. If you’re a patient or a consumer of any sort of beauty therapy, then I highly suggest you take a few minutes to read my take-aways.

Lastly, for those completely put off by the whole topic of enhancing what God gave us, believe me, there is something for everyone, and, as with all things, moderation is key. Indeed, this conference even included tips for investors, as implied in Dr. Dayan’s whopping assertion that GLP drugs are the biggest ‘invention’ since antibiotics.

Listening to one plastic surgeon after another as we went from cosmetics basics, such as the precise breakdown of why men’s skin does not show cellulite – and the majority of women worldwide will develop it – to one amazing example after another of “fighting nature” and getting rid of those cases where its presence is no longer a lifetime scenario. What I took away from it is that the first step could be an appointment with a plastic surgeon (before reading their website) to discover, for example, what they would most recommend like skin tightening (to be expanded shortly) or old scar enhancement (yes – there are solutions that work!), even though I don’t personally want classic plastic surgery as I would traditionally picture it (think face life, breast augmentation, liposuction where diet could work). Alternatively, a highly-skilled wellness coach (personal development, life coach, strategist, or beauty therapist) might know what to advise.

Artificial intelligence apps are available for both patients and doctors.

Since this was the Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress, skin tightening solutions took centre stage. As the doctors said, the industry is moving fast, and one technique was so hot it hasn’t even reached Europe yet. Indeed, Dr. Ronaldo’s cellulite or ‘dimple removing’ procedure cuts a connection beneath the dermis, which releases the cellulite rather than having to vacuum it out.

Radio frequency technology kept coming up as a good option and was considered by some as more effective than laser treatment alone.

Now we come to advances in scar treatment. I learned that the skin on the face is the easiest to heal from scars compared to skin anywhere else on the body. Laser treatment can diminish scars, and did you know that injections can too? Imagine a future without all the ‘train tracks’ reminding us of when we fell and needed stitches!

Another route is a simulator that uses digital twin technology. “A patient’s digital twin is a personalized computer model built from patient data, which can predict and adjust the real person’s well-being,” as explained by a UK anti-aging doctor.

In conclusion, I would recommend you research general recommendations before you undertake any sort of plastic surgery or ‘work’. Read-up on all precautions as certain procedures or products vary in terms of short-term and long-term use. Don’t go it alone. Have your GP, dermatologist or plastic surgeon “approve” every step first. Use only licensed professionals and licensed products for your skin.