Skin professionals have all seen the shift: patients no longer wait until they show visible signs of aging before seeking treatment. The “prejuvenation movement” has redefined patient expectations, pushing the industry beyond temporary fixes and into a 360-degree approach to aging – one that seamlessly blends preventative, corrective, and regenerative treatments. 

By integrating medical spa services, plastic surgery, and regenerative medicine, practices can create a comprehensive, long-term aesthetic plan that evolves with each patient, addressing aging at every stage rather than treating it reactively. 

THE MEDICAL SPA 

Medical spas serve as the first line of defense in a 360-degree aging strategy. Younger patients in their 20s and 30s are looking for ways to delay visible signs of aging without surgery. This stage is about prevention and proactive skin health through: 

• Neuromodulators: preventing dynamic wrinkles before they become etched into skin. 

• Microcoring technology: removing microcores of skin to smooth fine lines and tighten loose, sagging skin. 

• Radio-frequency microneedling and lasers: stimulating collagen and improving skin quality long before laxity sets in. 

• Biostimulatory injectables: triggering the body’s own regenerative processes before significant volume loss occurs. 

• Medical-grade skin care and chemical peels: establishing a foundation for lifelong skin health. 

These treatments introduce patients to aesthetic medicine early, setting the stage for a seamless transition to more advanced interventions as they age. 

Dr. Gaurav Bharti is a board-certified plastic surgeon and co-founder of H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetics Management Group, a top aesthetic practice with ten locations nationwide. Renowned for his expertise in facial, breast, and body procedures, he has earned accolades like Newsweek’s Top Plastic Surgeon, RealSelf Hall of Fame honors, as well as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Bharti advances aesthetic medicine by introducing new technologies and collaborating with top manufacturers. Recognized as a Charlotte Top Doctor, he combines innovation with compassionate care, shaping the future of aesthetics while delivering exceptional results to his patients. 

Dr. Bill Kortesis is a board-certified plastic surgeon and co-founder of H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetics Management Group, a leading aesthetic practice with ten locations nationwide. Renowned for his expertise in breast, face, and body procedures, he has earned accolades like Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Newsweek Top Plastic Surgeon. A respected thought leader, he has published extensively on breast surgery, body contouring, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Kortesis mentors students and fellows from UNC and Wake Forest. He gives back to his community through youth sports programs and active involvement in his church.