Changing face of dermatology – A paradigm shift

Over the last three and half-decade of my life, I have seen changes in dermatology marked paradigm shift towards procedural cosmetic dermatology. Dermatosurgery clinics started 1996, lasers were procured 2009, setting tone for laser at Jawaharlal Institute Postgraduate Medical Education Research (JIPMER), Puducherry. Cosmetic (aesthetic medicine/medical aesthetics) has now been recognized as a sub-specialty Dermatologists supremacy over other aesthetic practitioners they also treat visible well stigmatizing skin disorders. In two decades India, more women are taking up to pursue practice. Women their association, Women’s Dermatologic Society, journal, International Journal Dermatology (IJWD). Skin lightening products overwhelmingly used by one world’s largest markets. Nowadays, surgical procedures done with motive earn profits. Cosmetology gained tremendous interest world, especially United States America. Much its recognition is due scientific research development imaging techniques, drug therapy, nonsurgical methods lessening downtime patients. The focus shifting gradually from diseased desired which people prefer. Hence, journal CosmoDerma, gives cosmetology place. Moreover, there an increase anti-ageing population this world who don’t want face wrinkles aging changes. absence wars recent times increasing longevity man, industry/aesthetic industry surging ahead despite COVID 19 pandemic. Accreditation system regulate practice needed be put place all countries. Many these inadequately equipped perform procedures. There need structured training accreditation dermatology, surgery, dermatosurgery, use lasers, hair transplantation.