Aesthetics

Handling medical mistakes including complications requires being candid about the incident while satisfying local laws and one's insurer, said an expert.

Key issues with fillers for the hands include avoiding overfilling and informing patients about the likelihood of post-injection swelling.

We finally have effective interventions that address the root cause of cellulite (fibrous tethers). Now, patient education and selection becomes paramount. Long horizontal lines and the infragluteal cleft or bulge, the so-called “banana-roll” cannot be corrected with these interventions. Prior to performing cellulite procedures we must impart this knowledge to our patients to ensure realistic expectations.

Safe, inexpensive, and widely available, sunflower oil seems a reasonable consideration for any patient with impaired skin barrier, so long as there is not a known sunflower seed allergy.

These are Dr. H.L. Greenberg’s top tips for treating (and preventing) acne.

Dr. Joel Schlessinger outlines the benefits for practices and patients alike for carrying certain product lines (and not others) in the office.

Why should dermatologists worry about psychological assessment tools in their practice? Pamela Schell Werschler, Psy.D., MSN, ARNP, DNC, answers.

Despite the variety of measurement points for the midface, Dr. Morris E. Hartstein says the Phi point is fixed and does not change with age.

It is sometimes challenging to pick a facial cleanser for acne patients because skin irritation and dryness can be magnified by improper cleansing techniques.

CC creams came on the heels of the BB creams perhaps also capitalizing on the alliteration. Learn what a CC Cream does.

Cracked heels are common painful condition in women who go barefoot, wear sandals, or poorly fitting unpadded shoes. Find out what can be done to improve appearance.

There are many brush types of cleansing implements currently marketed to enhance cleansing of the face. Learn how they have evolved.

We are entering a new era in dermatology where numerous drugs are available with the sole purpose of improving appearance and not treating disease. New criteria are needed for measuring success of these drugs.

High-powered CO2 lasers are making news in scar remodeling. The devices allow dermatologists to go deep into the scar, increase scar mobility and even encourage normal skin formation in the treated area, according to this expert presenter.

It might seem counter-intuitive - even scary - but patients and their dermatologists should consider laser therapy as a first-line approach for treating laser and intense pulsed light (IPL)-induced scarring and dyspigmentation.

Three picosecond laser wavelengths represent a new paradigm for optimal tattoo removal, according to a presentation by New York City-based dermatologist Roy G. Geronemus, M.D., and colleagues at yesterday’s American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery 2015 annual conference in Kissimmee, Fla.

Novel uses for tried-and-true laser and energy-based technologies are improving the treatment of darker skin types and outcomes for a variety of skin conditions, according to a presentation by New York City-based dermatologist Roy G. Geronemus, M.D., and colleagues at yesterday’s American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery 2015 annual conference in Kissimmee, Fla.

Time Sawyer, President & Co-Founder of Crystal Clear Digital Marketing talks with Deborah Freeman MacDonald of R.E., Inc. The two discuss the value of using social media to connect with customers.

Although relatively few physicians perform nonsurgical eye lifts, combining fillers and neuromodulators in this area can yield excellent results and high patient satisfaction, according to one international expert who presented at last year’s Cosmetic Bootcamp in Aspen, Colo.

Growth factors are one of the most controversial cosmetic ingredients in terms of safety. Learn why.

Social media, an up-to-date web site, and a regular email newsletter highlighting what is new in your practice are ways to market yourself and your practice. Experts at the 2015 AAD also advise developing relationships with plastic surgery peers and carrying products for purchase at the office.

Does hair conditioner make an excellent shaving cream? to find out the answer keep reading.

Adam DeGraide, CEO of Crystal Clear Digital Marketing talks with John B. Lazor, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., of the New England Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center in Weymouth, Mass. The two discuss the value of using before and after photos to educate patients on the results achievable using injectables.

dermatologists have all experienced the patient who comes in stating that no antiperspirant works, even prescription aluminum chloride solutions. So what do you tell them? Read to learn more.

In starting a practice, experts say, everything from marketing matters to real-estate strategies should stem from the reason or reasons that one chose dermatology in the first place.

Treating common skin conditions such as rosacea and melasma with appropriate topical agents, chemical peels, devices and cosmeceuticals can build trust among patients who may require additional dermatological services, experts say.

Thomas Jeneby, M.D., of the Plastic Cosmetic Center of South Texas, to discusses the power of social media in building his practice and retaining patients.

In dealing with complications, experts advise being responsive and accessible to affected patients – and remembering to take care of oneself in the event of a lawsuit.

Dermatologist Hector Franco believes there's more to skin images than mere diagnostic value. His son, Nick Franco, an artist living in Chicago, has brought his father's thinking to life in a collection he calls "inskin."