Aesthetics

Dr. Capi Wever discusses the prevalence of BDD in aesthetics, how to identify the psychological disorder and what to do if you discover you’ve treated a patient with BDD.

AACS will be hosting its inaugural “Women in Cosmetic Surgery Breakfast” at this year’s scientific meeting, with nine women panelists discussing the unique challenges they’ve faced and offering advice for women beginning careers in the aesthetic space.

Understanding differences among preparations and dilutions of botulinum toxin type A can improve clinical practice, according to industry experts.

In this weekly report, we curate a list of consumer media articles on aesthetic topics to keep you up-to-date with what your patients are reading. Here is the Feb. 17 edition:

Collective results from the SAKURA phase 3 clinical trial program investigating daxibotulinumtoxinA for injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines show that the neuromodulator provides generally safe and long-lasting results.

Anti-aging treatments should begin sooner than later in menopausal patients, but do you know how to identify premature and early menopause? (Your patients don’t.)

According to Dr. Joe Niamtu III, knowing when to treat, when not to treat, and when to refer are all virtues of prudent injectors, regardless of specialty, seniority or type of practice.

It’s known that combination therapies can be used to create ideal treatment outcomes, but according to Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, results may also last longer than originally thought.

In this weekly report, we curate a list of consumer media articles on aesthetic topics to keep you up-to-date with what your patients are reading.

“The Aesthetic Authority has arrived. It is quite simply the first 'true' multi-specialty aesthetic publication that is created by and designed for today's aesthetic practitioners. The goal is to provide useful information and tips and pearls that will help all of us in our practices.” ⏤Dr. Randolph Waldman.

An analysis by Vanguard Communications suggests more weight is attached to physician patient reviews compared to those of hotels and restaurants.

Revance Therapeutics announces BLA acceptance for their long-acting neuromodulator, DaxibotulinumtoxinA (DAXI), with an action date set for November 25, 2020.

As nonsurgical aesthetic procedures continue to grow, so do the number of medical spas that perform cosmetic treatments. According to Dr. Renato Saltz, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Dr. Mark Beaty sat down with the Aesthetic Authority at the 2019 Global Aesthetics Conference to talk about two radiofrequency treatments that, he says, stand out for skin tightening.

New device? Dr. Suneel Chilukuri discusses how to create a smooth and prosperous transition into your practice.

Millennials think of aesthetic treatments no differently than other beauty appointments, according to Dr. Ava Shamban. These are their top facial concerns. 

In the evolution of skin resurfacing technology, from full-field CO2 to fractional and now fractional plasma, Alma believes theirs is a novel innovation offering versatile skin solutions.

Investigative cryolipolysis technique holds promise as a new strategy for selective, nonsurgical fat reduction.

In his presentation at the current Maui Derm 2020, Dr. Curtis Cole tackled the controversy of how SPF labeling can differ significantly from the actual protection.

An analysis by Vanguard Communications suggests more weight is attached to physician patient reviews compared to those of hotels and restaurants.

South Florida practitioner Dr. Susan Weinkle received the JDD Outstanding Educator & Mentor in Dermatology at the ODAC held Jan.17-20 in Orlando, Fla. The award recognizes continuing contributions to the dermatology industry through education.

Off-label product use is fairly common in aesthetics and plays a key role in advancing treatment practices in the specialty. Dr. Amy Foreman Taub explains the four she uses on a regular basis.

According to Dr. Gary Linkov, effectively evaluating hair loss in women requires a strategic approach and comprehensive patient consultation.

From 2019s Global Aesthetic Conference, Dr. Dev Patel discusses using plasma energy for skin tightening and more.