Aesthetics

The clock is ticking for healthcare strategists whoare trying to figure out how to move several Medicare issues of importance

Dermatologists don't believe drug firm gifts jeopardize ethics

Dermatologists responsible for raising bar in cosmetics, cosmeceuticals

DALLAS - When performing cosmetic blepharoplasty, surgeons should always remember it is an elective procedure and its results will be judged by how well they meet the patient's expectations, Jeffrey A. Nerad, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery/American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

DALLAS - The list of fillers for facial volume augmentation is long and growing, but in choosing among the many options, the most important thing for users to keep in mind, said Arnold W. Klein, M.D., is: "It's not what you use, but how you use it."

NEW YORK - Results from preliminary investigations suggest polypeptide compounds that mediate angiogenesis might be effective as topically applied wound healing agents, Wei-Li Lee, Ph.D, said.

DALLAS - Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) 20 percent may offer an alternative for treating actinic cheilitis, although further studies are needed to define usage parameters that will result in acceptably high response rates, Sarah B. Weitzul, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Although still in its infancy, foam sclerotherapy is a promising new treatment technique for telangiectatic, reticular, and varicose leg veins and has the potential to achieve higher rates of resolution with fewer injections compared with conventional sclerotherapy, Robert A. Weiss, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Use of topical silicone gel sheeting after routine dermatologic surgery that involves suture placement minimizes the development of hypertrophic scars and keloids in patients at risk for those lesions, Michael H. Gold, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Knowing the different types of wound dressings available and their indications is important, but being able to assess wounds and determine whether the healing is proceeding well is an even more critical skill, Gregg M. Menaker, M.D., said at the annual joint meeting of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery/American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Oncology.

Smoking can do more damage to your skin than cause premature wrinkles.

No amount of balm soothes my sore, chapped lips. Any ideas?

Can certain foods make me more likely to break out?

Cartilage grafting can be an important adjunctfor optimizing the aesthetic and functional outcome of nasal reconstructionsurgery

Malpractice lawsuits turn worse when bias enters medical testimony

Q. Should patients with atopic dermatitis or sensitive, dry skinuse soap on their face?

Dallas - Low-dose sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS, Sotradecol) is highly effective for sclerotherapy of small veins on the lower extremities but has the benefit of an enhanced safety profile relative to higher concentrations, Robert A. Weiss, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Seven new products featured in the November issue of Dermatology Times.

Dallas - Botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) is an alternative modality for improving the appearance of dynamic facial wrinkles, Leslie Baumann, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dallas - The 1320-nm Nd:YAG nonablative laser (CoolTouch II) can broaden opportunities for safe and effective photorejuvenation of aging skin, Elizabeth F. Rostan, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dallas - A number of small things can make a big difference whenit comes to facial rejuvenation surgery, Frederick J. Menick, M.D., saidat the annual joint meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeryand the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

Cutaneous Oncology Briefs

Study confirms that certain conditions are direct result of acne treatment;call on whether patient should continue drug should involve ophthalmologist

Physicians share stories and solutions of how they handle problempatients

Other meetings postponed in immediate wake of attacks