General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective

Susilo Kurniawan Yeo(1email)


(1) Faculty of Law Christian University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Abstract


Introduction: While there is a high demand for aesthetic services in Indonesia, the regulations governing them have yet to be fully established. As a result, general practitioners who wish to offer these services must navigate a complex legal landscape. This article explores the legal aspects for general practitioners looking to provide aesthetic services in Indonesia, offering valuable insights for those seeking to enter this growing field.

Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze the position and status of general practitioners who provide aesthetic services in Indonesia.

Methods of the Research: To achieve these objectives, the author uses normative legal research methods with analytical approach. This study uses secondary data consisting of primary legal materials and secondary legal materials obtained through literature study.

Results of the Research: The results of the study indicate that general practitioners are allowed to provide aesthetic services in accordance with defined and undefined competencies if they have attended education and training for these competencies which is organized by professional association and other institutions accredited by professional association.


Keywords


Aesthetic Medicine; Aesthetic Doctor; Indonesian Law


DOI


10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236

Published


2023-06-12

How To Cite


APA: Yeo, S.K. (2023). General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective. SASI, 29(3), 409-416. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236.
IEEE: S.K. Yeo, "General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective", SASI, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 409-416, Jun. 2023. Accessed on: Jun. 29, 2025. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236
Harvard: Yeo, S.K., (2023). "General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective". SASI, Volume 29(3), pp. 409-416. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236 (Accessed on: 29 June 2025)
Chicago: Yeo, Susilo Kurniawan. "General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective." SASI 29, no. 3 (June 12, 2023): 409-416. Accessed June 29, 2025. doi:10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236
Vancouver: Yeo SK. General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective. SASI [Internet]. 2023 Jun 12 [cited 2025 Jun 29];29(3):409-416. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236
MLA 8th: Yeo, Susilo Kurniawan. "General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective." SASI, vol. 29, no. 3, 12 Jun. 2023, pp. 409-416, doi:10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
BibTeX:
@article{SASI1236,
		author = {Susilo Yeo},
		title = {General Practitioner who Provides Aesthetic Services from an Indonesian Law Perspective},
		journal = {SASI},
		volume = {29},
		number = {3},
		year = {2023},
		keywords = {Aesthetic Medicine; Aesthetic Doctor; Indonesian Law},
		abstract = {Introduction: While there is a high demand for aesthetic services in Indonesia, the regulations governing them have yet to be fully established. As a result, general practitioners who wish to offer these services must navigate a complex legal landscape. This article explores the legal aspects for general practitioners looking to provide aesthetic services in Indonesia, offering valuable insights for those seeking to enter this growing field.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze the position and status of general practitioners who provide aesthetic services in Indonesia.Methods of the Research: To achieve these objectives, the author uses normative legal research methods with analytical approach. This study uses secondary data consisting of primary legal materials and secondary legal materials obtained through literature study.Results of the Research: The results of the study indicate that general practitioners are allowed to provide aesthetic services in accordance with defined and undefined competencies if they have attended education and training for these competencies which is organized by professional association and other institutions accredited by professional association.},
				issn = {2614-2961},		pages = {409--416}			doi = {10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1236},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/sasi/article/view/1236}
		}
		
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4. Description Abstract Introduction: While there is a high demand for aesthetic services in Indonesia, the regulations governing them have yet to be fully established. As a result, general practitioners who wish to offer these services must navigate a complex legal landscape. This article explores the legal aspects for general practitioners looking to provide aesthetic services in Indonesia, offering valuable insights for those seeking to enter this growing field.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze the position and status of general practitioners who provide aesthetic services in Indonesia.Methods of the Research: To achieve these objectives, the author uses normative legal research methods with analytical approach. This study uses secondary data consisting of primary legal materials and secondary legal materials obtained through literature study.Results of the Research: The results of the study indicate that general practitioners are allowed to provide aesthetic services in accordance with defined and undefined competencies if they have attended education and training for these competencies which is organized by professional association and other institutions accredited by professional association.
 
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