Aesthetic Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Novel dermal microcoring device holds promise for moderate to severe wrinkles
SAN DIEGO – The device allows for local and scarless treatment of wrinkles in the areas in which they form.
Conference Coverage
Thread lifts making a comeback, but long-term effects remain unclear
SAN DIEGO – Patients with moderate skin sagging are better candidates than those with severe skin sagging.
Aesthetic Dermatology
Body sculpting, microneedling show strong growth
Dermatologic surgeons performed 7% more cosmetic procedures in 2018 than in 2017.
Conference Coverage
Tips for adding cosmeceuticals to your aesthetic practice
Patients are initially excited to purchase a cosmeceutical product, but once they get home compliance wanes.
Conference Coverage
Should you market your aesthetic services to the ‘Me Me Me Generation’?
By 2020, spending by Millennials will account for $1.4 trillion in U.S. retail sales.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Windshield and UV exposure
We must raise awareness of the risk of UV light in cars, and take better care of both our children and ourselves.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Beware of natural fruit and nut ingredients in latex-allergic patients
It has been 40 years since the first reported case of IgE-mediated natural rubber latex allergy, which was soon followed by a global epidemic of...
Conference Coverage
Nicotinamide-containing products gaining interest for aging, dermatologic disorders
NEW YORK – Nicotinamide products are being examined in more than 90 active and recruiting trials listed on clinicaltrials.gov.
Conference Coverage
Botulinum toxin injections: Err on the side of undercorrecting in first-time users
NEW YORK – Dermatologists not now offering cosmetic botulinum toxin injections are encouraged to start.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Piercing art
Having a better understanding of piercing art is important for dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons because we sometimes treat the sequelae....
Cosmeceutical Critique
Parabens – friend or foe?
It is time that we help consumers understand that the substitutes for parabens are often worse than parabens, and parabens are not as sensitizing...