Aesthetic Dermatology

From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives

Maintaining Contour on Convex Surfaces: 2 Surgical Techniques for the Lateral Nasal Ala and Bald Scalp

Author:: Tran HT; Gladsjo JA; Jiang SIB

Maintaining contour on convex surfaces is important to achieve a good cosmetic outcome after Mohs micrographic surgery. Defects of the lateral...

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Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation: Maximizing Practice Revenue With Dermal Fillers

Author:: Baskin SR

The use of dermal fillers, especially semipermanent collagen stimulators, for minimally invasive facial rejuvenation has grown exponentially. In...

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Comment on "Academic Physicians' Attitudes Toward Implementation of Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Centers and the Challenges of Subspecialties Working Together" (Cosmet Dermatol. 2012;25:327-332) [letter]

Author:: Niamtu J

The compartmentalization of physicians into separate specialties can make collaboration and communication difficult.

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Glycobiology and the Skin: A New Frontier

Author:: Draelos ZD

Glycobiology is a new frontier in molecular biology that is relevant to dermatology. The term was coined in 1988 by Rademacher et al1 to describe...

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Pigmentation Concerns: Assessment and Treatment [editorial]

Author:: McMichael AJ

Under eye circles, melasma, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne, mottled hypopigmentation from photodamage, and lentigines from sun...