The Evolution of Aesthetic Medicine-bookcover

By: Dr Patrick Treacy

The Evolution of Aesthetic Medicine

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The birth and exponential growth of aesthetic medicine has been phenomenal. Recent technical innovation in aesthetic devices and products, coupled with an ever-increasing awareness of physical appearance and a rise in disposable income has boosted the demand for this field of medicine beyond all expectations. Its market size is presently valued at USD 60 billion and is anticipated to continue to expand at a CAGR of 10%.


Now comes a book, written by one of the pioneers of this field of medicine who started one of the first aesthetic clinics in the world from his apartment in Dublin in 1999. Since then, he has built clinics around the world and won multiple international awards for his own innovations and advanced techniques, including ‘Top Aesthetic Physician in the World’ in 2019.

Dr Treacy was awarded the “Top Aesthetic Practitioner in the World 2019” at the MyFaceMyBody Global Awards (Las Vegas). He won the ‘Doctor of the Year’ UK 2019 (Las Vegas) and ‘Doctor of the Year’ UK and Ireland 2018 at the Safety in Beauty Diamond Award (London). He won the Royal Society of Medicine (London) Research Poster Award 2019. He is among a few doctors in the world to have won the coveted AMEC Trophy three times (Paris 2014 and 2016, Monaco 2019) for varied research relating to the use of stem cells and platelets in treating cancer cachexia and reversing skin necrosis. He won the MyFaceMyBody Trophy in London (2016) for medical research and was Highly Commended (London 2012 and 2013) for studies relating to the use of platelet-rich plasma, growth signalling factors and 633nm red light in both facial rejuvenation and hair transplant. These types of procedures are now popularised and being used by clinicians all around the world. He was given the CCME Medal for “Excellence in contributions to Aesthetic Medicine” (Mexico 2016) and was Highly Commended in “Doctor of the Year” Category (London 2016).

He is recognised as one of the most influential aesthetic practitioners in the world being named for the third time amongst the MyFaceMyBody “Ultimate 100 Global Aesthetic Leaders” (Las Vegas 2019, Los Angeles 2018, London 2017). He received the MyFaceMyBody Specialist Award (London 2018) for research contributions to the field of Aesthetic Medicine. He was awarded a Laureate in Aesthetic Medicine by the Azerbaijani College of Medicine and given the Beauty & Anti-Ageing Trophy (Baku 2017) for contributions to the field of Aesthetic Medicine. He was awarded the 1st AIDA Trophy for his research in Aesthetic Medicine (Abu Dhabi 2017). His research has strongly influenced this specialist area where he has developed global protocols relating to dermal filler complications and wound healing, as well as pioneering techniques for HIV facial lipodystrophy facial endoprostheses and radiosurgery venous thermocoagulation. He won both the “Irish Healthcare Award for Medical Research” (Dublin 2017) and the “British College of Aesthetic Medicine Award for Medical Research” (London 2017).

Dr Treacy was Chairman of the Organising Committee of Royal Society of Medicine (London) Aesthetic Congress 2019, Chairman of the Irish Association of Cosmetic Doctors, and the Irish Representative of the British Association of Cosmetic Medicine. He serves on the editorial boards of five international aesthetic journals. He is author and co-author of many articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has contributed to chapters of medical books.

Dr Treacy is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal Society of Arts (London). He is Chairman of the Ailesbury Humanitarian Foundation and is the driving force behind countless humanitarian efforts that impact the lives of children in communities across Africa, Haiti, and the Third World. To this end, he has opened orphanages in Monrovia, Liberia, and Mirebalais, Haiti. He practices cosmetic medicine in his clinics in Dublin and Cork. He is an advanced aesthetic trainer and has trained over 3,500 doctors and nurses from around the world. He has featured on CNN, Dr Drew, RTÉ, TV3, Sky News, BBC, and Newsweek.

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  • Dr Patrick Druggan

    I am a 58 year old man, short and bald. I never really though about aesthetics - I'm a scientist, I'm judged on other things. I got a proof copy of this book and it was a very entertaining and informative read. Dr Treacey writes about medicine in an entertaining style. My 15 year old daughter really enjoyed it .There are too few books that cover such scope and too few on aesthetics that approach his degree of accuracy and objectivity. When I put it down, I had a greater respect for those involved in the industry, and a great deal more compassion for those who undergo procedures.

  • Casey

    “The Evolution Of Aesthetic Medicine” By Dr Patrick Treacy, is an interesting yet very knowledgeable book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
    Covering all aspects of Aesthetic medicine, its theory and history, it was one I had been looking forward to opening as an Aesthetician myself. I found each chapter equally absorbing and I was blown away with how much knowledge I walked away with. It is truly fascinating to read just how far this field of medicine has come, and also how much input Dr Treacy has had to this field. Well done Dr Treacy! I look forward to many more great reads to come.

  • Peter Velthuis

    Patrick Treacy can be viewed as one of the founders of modern cosmetic medicine. Always with the best interest for his clients in mind, he pioneered in many different directions and found creative solutions that are still used today. This book is a tale of his personal journey, but also of the evolution of cosmetic medicine in the past 30 years. Patrick is one of those people that can tell story after story and you do not want him to stop. A higly recommendable book for everyone interested in the way cosmetic medicin has evolved and what it is at this moment.

  • Laura

    Are you ready to learn about a new chapter in the medical field? Ever wonder how to become a part of medical aesthetics?
    If so, you will be glad you found this guide. This book was created to help you understand the job of a doctor and help you get started on your journey. This is a well-written book and a great resource for understanding medical aesthetics and gaining an understanding of these types of procedures. It includes many references and is organized well.

    Every chapter in this book deals with a new topic. It is well laid out, easy to read and very informative. Dr Patrick Treacy has done a great job, providing a lot of easily accessible information. This provides practitioners with a one-source resource to attain more in-depth learning about medical aesthetics. This book is the key. It answers so many questions and guides you. It is well-rounded and covers everything you need to know.

    This content is current, applicable and specific. Dr Patrick has done a fabulous job of creating a practical and user-friendly reference book that will be a tremendous asset to all. Not only is it critical to stay informed on what's available, but it is also imperative to understand how it all works together. Patrick Treacy is one of the first pioneers of the field of Aesthetic Medicine and I liked the research done by him to create this masterpiece.

  • Dr Christopher Rowland Payne Dermatology Ltd

    Patrick Treacy is truly a pioneer of aesthetic medicine and has been personally responsible for many advances in the field. This book recounts not only his own enormous contribution but also the full story of aesthetic medicine.

    Did you know that the exciting story of the discovery of cosmeceuticals begins with the Mongol Hordes and did you know that Louis Pasteur and Charles Darwin influenced the development of aesthetic botulinum?

    The book begins with the history of botulinum, fillers and lasers. Then come the intriguing stories of chemical peels, fat removal, hair transplant and thread lifting. The story of vitamin D is particularly engagingly recounted. After a whirl through a number of other subjects, it ends with a well referenced bibliography.

    The author‘s fluidity and style of writing are most engaging and, as one reads, one has the feeling of being in the same room with him, as if he is speaking personally to the reader.

    Patrick Treacy is particularly well placed to be the one to write this story and this is clear from the photographs, which show that he has personally known many of the personalities about whom he writes.

    For anyone interested in our specialty and its origins, this is a book you will want to read. It will make a perfect present for a colleague or a delightful companion on a long journey to a distant holiday or, in Patrick’s case, a long journey to another continent, another congress and indubitably another well deserved accolade presented by justifiably impressed peers.

  • SABRINA

    Truly lived up to my expectations. This is a brilliant book written by one of the top Aesthetic Doctors in the world. I would highly recommend this.

  • Casey Rogerson

    “The Evolution Of Aesthetic Medicine” By Dr Patrick Treacy, is an interesting yet very knowledgeable book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Covering all aspects of Aesthetic medicine, its theory and history, it was one I had been looking forward to opening as an Aesthetician myself. I found each chapter equally absorbing and I was blown away with how much knowledge I walked away with. It is truly fascinating to read just how far this field of medicine has come, and also how much input Dr Treacy has had to this field. Well done Dr Treacy! I look forward to many more great reads to come.

  • Rebecca

    The Evolution Of Aesthetic Medicine is a book that I was so looking forward to reading as I knew that Dr Treacy would deliver on the critiques of exactly what aesthetic medicine is and how it has evolved in lightening speed time over the last thirty years! This book is appealing, educational and something I will keep very close to me throughout my career. Each sentence, page and chapter gives you an opportunity to learn. This is a must for Doctors, nurses, aestheticians, skin specialists and anyone working in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Thank you, Dr Treacy.

  • Caroline Healy

    To begin I don't tend to write reviews on books, however, after reading Dr. Treacy's latest book on the Evolution of Aesthetic Medicine I felt compelled to do so.
    Dr Treacy goes back to aesthetic treatments done in ancient Egypt right up to the latest advancements of aesthetic medicine. He tells of Charles Darwin's facial feedback hypothesis and how it relates to botulinum toxin. The engaging stories and cases make it a very easy and enjoyable read.
    I highly recommend this book to anyone in the aesthetics industry or anyone who loves to devour insightful and fascinating content!

  • Dr. P. Druggan

    I am a 58-year-old man, short and bald. I never really thought about aesthetics - I'm a scientist, and I'm judged on other things. I got a proof copy of this book and it was a very entertaining and informative read. Dr Treacey writes about medicine as if it is a thriller. There are too few books that cover such scope and too few on aesthetics that approach his degree of accuracy and objectivity. I put it down, and thought about booking a fruit acid peel!!!!

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