Aesthetics

When considering the pluses, minuses and makeup of currently available fillers, according to an expert speaking at Cosmetic Surgery Forum, dermatologists must rely on their own insights and industriousness rather than manufacturers’ messages.

Many of the new cellulite minimizing creams contain retinol as the ingredient that is called out on the front packaging. Remember that when an ingredient is called out on the packaging, this is not a claim and implies no efficacy.

This technology is perfectly suited to cosmeceuticals because cyclodextrins are oligosaccharides, also known as sugars, and are commonly used in existing cosmetics

Until recently, dermatology was an almost universally well-respected medical and surgical discipline. The scope of the specialty appears to be narrowing. If we relinquish the authority to manage skin disorders to concentrate on more lucrative pursuits such as selling products, we will cease to be relevant and our patients will suffer.

It’s no secret - the number of fillers available in the United States doesn’t quite measure up to the products being marketed in other countries. Accessible or not, it’s important for U.S. physicians to keep an eye on what is out of their reach, according to Patrick Trevidic, M.D., in Paris, and Vince Bertucci, M.D., in Toronto.

If offering “free consultations” is your primary mode of marketing your practice to bring in new patients, you may want to rethink your strategy.

Michael Gold, M.D., discusses lasers and light-based technology with Dermatology Times. Watch the video for a PROMO CODE for a 10 percent discount on VCS 2014 registration.

A study that used histology and three-dimensional imaging of hyaluronic acid fillers in a mouse model reveals that lifting capacity depends on more than G prime.

Suboptimal reconstitution of botulinum toxin type A preparations can diminish the efficacy of neuromodulators for cosmetic use.

To maintain a leadership position in aesthetic treatments, core specialists must identify and embrace the game-changing innovations of the future, says an expert. To that end, he recommends participating in drug and device development and clinical trials.

For years, cosmetic chemists have been looking for the mechanism whereby the skin remains naturally moisturized, and it has recently been identified.

Understanding key elements of the sales process is key to managing treatment plans and expectations for many aesthetic procedures.

From branding to business basics, the technology startup companies of Silicon Valley offer lessons for entrepreneurs including core aesthetic medicine specialists, an expert says.

We sat down with Florida plastic surgeon Jason Pozner, M.D., FACS, to get his insight about lasers and light-based technology. Pozner will be a panel member in our roundtable discussion about lasers at the 2014 Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology meeting in June.

While the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has credited hand sanitizers with minimizing the severity of the flu outbreak last year, there are some important organisms that cannot be killed by any type of hand sanitizer.

Although use of older resurfacing modalities is falling in favor of fractional lasers and fillers, experts say, dermabrasion and chemical peels continue to play a role for some operators.

A multitude of topical and oral therapies can be skillfully used to help patients achieve their anti-aging goals, according to a clinician who spoke at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Annual Congress.

What are the different types of hand sanitizers? Which is the best one for the dermatologist to use in the office?

Are you a physician practicing aesthetic medicine? Interested in learning how content and social media marketing can help grow your aesthetic practice?

Outside of their aesthetic applications, neuromodulators show promise in treating inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, according to an expert at Cosmetic Surgery Forum.

The first study attempting to quantify the impact of eyelid application of Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03 percent, Allergan) on periorbital fat is under way, its lead investigator said at the Cosmetic Surgery Forum.

Several factors play intertwining roles in achieving a successful aesthetic consult. Actively engaging and connecting with the patient and finding out the patient’s real reasons for wanting to look more youthful are essential for improved aesthetic outcomes, according to an expert.

Social media is about being social. But when you first start out, no one knows who you are, and no one cares.

Since these devices are sold over-the-counter, no one really wants to know because injection into the skin would technically make the rollers a device that would require Food and Drug Administration attention.

Certainly, the discomfort of poration depends on the device construction and the pressure with which the device is rolled over the face.

Top-line results from North American phase 3 clinical trials show that a series of injections with ATX-101 is safe, well-tolerated, and results in clinically meaningful and statistically significant reductions in submental fat or “double chin.”

Skin poration is a not a new concept, but rather the application of acupuncture techniques to skincare. This trend has now spread to the United States.

Successful laser treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos requires choosing the right tool for the job, an expert says.

A new area of research may help in the development of more effective topical products to counteract polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, a result of air pollution which impacts skin aging.

Cosmetic concerns are important to many of our patients. Among the difficulties faced by consumers is the blitz of advertising of new and presumably revolutionary products that can rejuvenate and preserve the youthful appearance of the skin. Many products make what sound like medical claims about the efficacy of these agents. Norman Levine, M.D., asked Zoe Draelos, M.D., the foremost authority on this subject, to discuss these issues with us.