GUIDELINE ON AESTHETIC MEDICAL PRACTICE - Malaysian Medical Council

History and Background

Aesthetic medicine was introduced as a scientific movement by JJ Lengrand, a
Parisian Endocrinologist in France in 1973. It originates from the belief that the
well-being of an individual is about being satisfied with one’s health, job and the
environment he or she lives in. The goal is the creation of a harmonious physical
and psychological balance as desired by clients, by administering medical
treatment which is both preventive and corrective.

Although aesthetic medicine has not been recognized as a medical specialty in
Malaysia, the practice of aesthetic medicine is currently inevitably on the rise and
is gaining popular demand nationwide.

Definition

For purposes of this Guideline, Aesthetic Medicine is defined as an area of
multidisciplinary medical practice carried out by registered medical practitioners to provide treatment which is evidence-based, with the objective of addressing the aesthetic desires of clients.

Aesthetic Medicine is not a spin-off of traditional or complementary medicine, and
is recognised to be scientific in its approach and practice. Such practice may be
through non-invasive and minimally invasive modalities.