Aesthetics

Filler manufacturers are rounding out their product lines, giving practitioners many more options for use in different rejuvenation procedures.

Some dermatogists are proponents of adding female rejuvenation to practice. Others believe it’s not within the specialty’s domain.

One of the most widely used techniques for decreasing facial oil is the use of blotting papers, especially popular in East Asian nations

One of the current appearance issues receiving attention in the popular press is the effect of air pollution on the skin.

Just as facial blotting papers are used to control facial sebum, dry shampoos are used to control scalp sebum.

The terms ultra-hydrating and therapeutic, as they pertain to moisturizer formulation, are pure marketing gibberish, however they have tremendous consumer appeal.

Sensates are substances that induce a certain sensation when applied to the skin.

Skin hydration is an interesting term that has great consumer and scientific meaning.

Studies suggest that a more aggressive approach to neck tightening procedures yields better results. Patients can experience significant pain and edema from these procedures that may require prescription medications to treat. The procedures cost thousands of dollars, raising questions about whether they're worth the cost for patients.

Many different types of peels are available to successfully treat a wide variety of skin conditions. Instances of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) that develop after healing of peel or laser treatments may require additional management. Attendance at workshops and use of prepackaged kits can help derms gain confidence in providing peel treatments to patients.

Laser and light source treatments target many of the most common skin conditions that dermatologists encounter. The recent expansion in laser dermatology is both promising and exciting as the treatments available to derms and their patients continue to grow. New technologies are taking laser and light source treatments in new directions of skin structure imaging, epidermal harvesting, tissue rejuvenation, and new types of photodynamic therapies.

There has been recent concern about the safety of parabens as they are the most frequently used preservative in skin care products today

Providing safe products that consumers can use with confidence requires preservatives. However, the concept of preservation is not unique to skin care products.

Many skin care products are now advertising the “paraben-free” claim, however the parabens must be replaced with another preservative.

Safety concerns over parabens arose because they mimic estrogen by binding to estrogen receptors.

No one is really sure what constitutes a natural skin care product, since all ingredients are natural to the earth!

It is unclear what constitutes “natural” soap, since all soap is really natural, however there is a trend toward the purchase of homemade soap.

No one knows exactly why skin feels tight after cleansing, however one general theory is widely accepted.

Nail shellac is a long wearing form of nail polish that's removal procedure may cause damage to the nail plate.

Mood changing nail polish is another fashion popular among young women based on the “mood stone” concept pioneered in the 1960s.

A popular trend amongst teenagers, nail caviar may be doing harm to water sources.

To keep patient information safe, experts recommend using cutting-edge hardware and software, personalizing the challenge for employees and reminding them of data-hygiene basics. An information technology partner that will manage your on-site systems and perform updates on a regular basis is as important as your insurance provider is to your practice.

Micellar water cleansers, also known as cleansing waters, contain water and a very mild surfactant representing a dilute cleansing solution

Mildness is a marketing term that has consumer meaning when applied to soaps.

Partitioning the face into different units and injecting filler in specific locations is a method to attaining a rejuvenated face that looks relaxed and natural.