Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #66

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examines the patient’s main cosmetic concerns as well as their mental wellbeing
– taking note of any recent stress, imminent life events and the type of results
expected following treatment. ‘The Harmony Program affords a holistic approach
to treatment that includes an assessment of the patient’s main cosmetic
concerns, as well as their motivations,’ says Dr Murray.
According to Dr Murray, the Harmony Program also helps discern those
patients who may not be suitable for intervention or who require further education
before the procedure.
‘The Harmony Program divides patients into the three groups,’ he says. ‘The
patient with realistic expectations who is suitable for treatment; the patient who
needs to be educated, as their expectations are unrealistic; and the patient who
is not suitable for treatment, as they will never be happy with the result due to an
underlying problem, for example, body dysmorphic disorder.’
Treating those patients with unrealistic expectations can often lead to a
poor outcome, despite a technically good result, and this can create problems
for both the practitioner and the patient. The Harmony Program is one of the
first screening protocols to help identify patients with social, emotional or
psychological difficulties and establish the level of education needed before
going into treatment.
‘For the practitioner, the program helps deliver a more precise treatment plan
for the first group of patients and counter unrealistic expectations from the latter
two groups,’ Dr Murray adds.
For those patients venturing into the world of cosmetic injectables for the first
time, the Harmony Program can help determine the best method for preparation
and treatment. ‘The Harmony Program generates better overall results due
to the doctor having a better understanding of the patient’s personality and
psychosocial profile,’ says Dr Murray.
Cost effective
Because the program is built on a philosophy of creating natural-looking results
with treatment tailored specifically to the patient, the Harmony Program offers a
cost-effective approach to non-surgical rejuvenation.
By incorporating the latest techniques and scientifically proven products, the
program clarifies the best treatment options to enhance the appearance in a
subtle but impactful way. It is designed to optimise cosmetic treatment based on
the patient’s cosmetic concerns, motivations and budget. csbm
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