Aesthetic services and pain management are two distinct areas of healthcare that, when combined, can greatly benefit patients. Aesthetic services focus on improving a patient's skin, body, and face appearance, while pain management focuses on treating and reducing a patient's pain symptoms and improve quality of life. It might seem strange to talk about these two areas of healthcare in one sentence but bear with us! The premise is simple. Chronic pain can lead to poor self-esteem, reduced focus on self-care, including skin care, and body image changes. But if pain is treated effectively, and patients feel better, they may also want to look better! The flipside is also true. Looking better can sometimes help us to feel better. Patients can therefore benefit from a variety of benefits when these two areas of healthcare are combined, including the following:
Increased self-esteem
Facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion can help improve the appearance of the skin, giving patients a more youthful and refreshed appearance, to match the improved mobility and function that comes from implementing pain management techniques such as physical therapy, mindfulness and sleep interventions.
Reduced signs of aging
Botox and dermal fillers can help patients look younger and more refreshed by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Botox can also be used effectively for certain types of headaches and facial pain conditions. Massage therapy can also help reduce muscle tension and improve blood flow, improving mobility and participation in alued activities.
Physical Health
Patients' physical health and well-being can improve when combined with pain management techniques such as non-invasive pain treatments, physiotherapy and fitness programmes, which can help reduce pain and improve range of motion. To match their improved physical health, they may also want to improve their skin health. Aesthetic services such as facials and chemical peels can help improve skin health by removing dead skin cells, unclogging pores, and reducing acne.
Improved quality of life
Chronic pain can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life, making it difficult for them to perform daily tasks or enjoy their favorite activities. Pain management can help reduce pain levels, allowing patients to resume normal activities and improve their quality of life. When combined with aesthetic services, which can help boost self-confidence and improve overall appearance, patients' quality of life can improve even further.
In conclusion, combining aesthetic services and pain management can provide patients with a variety of benefits, including increased self-confidence, reduced signs of aging, improved skin health, enhanced physical appearance, and improved quality of life.
PAIN now offers aesthetic services to patients in the comfort of our clinics. To make an appointment with Dr Rudi Greyling, contact us at 021-300 0770 or email at info@healthcollectiveheal.com