Dr. Lesego Khantsi, a medical doctor and consultant epidemiologist, joins the NMP Talk Show to discuss health, beauty, and the rich tapestry of black aesthetics. Aesthetic medicine focuses on health, wellness, and enhancing one's appearance using available tools. It is not the same as plastic surgery, which involves surgical procedures to address physical problems. Beauty is not just skin deep; feeling and looking good can improve mental well-being and how others perceive you.

Common misconceptions surrounding aesthetic treatments for black people include the belief that black skin doesn't crack and that aesthetic treatments are only for changing one's appearance. Trends in aesthetic treatments for black skin include a focus on skin quality, lip augmentation, and injectable lip gloss. Sunscreen is essential for protecting black skin from sun damage. In this conversation, Dr. Lesego Khantsi discusses the importance of aesthetic treatments for black skin and the unique challenges and considerations that arise when performing these procedures. She emphasizes the need for practitioners to have expertise and experience in treating black skin and highlights the body's natural ability to regenerate collagen.

Dr. Khantsi also addresses the cultural and personal preferences that can affect decision-making in seeking aesthetic treatments and emphasizes the importance of embracing African beauty. She recommends treatments such as sunscreen, microneedling, and energy-based devices for addressing concerns like hyperpigmentation and scarring. The conversation concludes with a discussion on autoimmune diseases and their impact on aesthetic treatments.