Aesthetics

Many noninvasive treatments developed to treat unwanted fat show modest results, but they're unlikely to replace tumescent liposuction.

On Call wondered whether dermatologists who have been performing liposuction for decades have witnessed the phenomenon of fat returning to other parts of the body in their patients. Most of the doctors had more of an issue with the concept of the inevitability of the fat returning than with the location of its redistribution.

The number of men choosing to have cosmetic procedures surpassed 1 million last year, giving a shot in the arm to the field of cosmetic medicine. Alexander S. Gross, M.D., in Cumming, Ga., has treated male cosmetic dermatology patients for 15 years, but he says the number has increased from less than 5 percent to at least 10 percent of his cosmetic practice over the past five years.

Results of a new study suggest that the recovery of sensation after facial transplantation is as good as - and in some cases better than - that achieved by conventional surgery to repair nerve injuries, PRWeb.com reports.

Dr. Surgery recently expanded his surgical horizons and began performing abdominoplasties. His third patient became septic, and she now has permanent lung and kidney damage secondary to the sepsis. The patient has sued Dr. Surgery, contending that he fraudulently misrepresented himself as a plastic surgeon. Does his patient have a claim based on fraud?

Dermatologists can achieve the best cosmetic surgery results - and even exceed patients' expectations - by identifying candidates who will benefit most from procedures Aesthetically and because they have reasonable expectations, says Ranella Hirsch, M.D., a dermatologist in Cambridge, Mass.

Eugene Van Scott, M.D., and Ruey Yu, O.M.D., Ph.D., will be awarded the first Innovators in Cosmetic Dermatology Award during the 2010 meeting of the Cosmetic Surgery Forum here Dec. 2-4.

Noninvasive procedures - specifically, filling agents - are maintaining their popularity with patients, both as independent cosmetic treatments as well as adjuncts to cosmetic surgery, according to plastic surgeons at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

A single, one hour-long application of a high-dose capsaicin patch recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not only proves to significantly reduce pain in patients suffering from postherpetic neuralgia, but also maintains its analgesic effect for up to three months.

The pain patients perceive during and after dermatologic or cosmetic procedures can sometimes be difficult to manage. Hypnosis is one technique that can significantly calm patients before and during surgery, as well as substantially reduce - and possibly even eliminate - perioperative pain.

The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Zeltiq Aesthetics’ CoolSculpting, a cryosurgical device, for the noninvasive spot reduction of fat in diet-resistant areas such as “love handles,” Medscape reports.

The market for cosmetic surgery, facial aesthetics and lasers is expected to almost double in size and to exceed $3 billion over the next seven years, according to iData Research, a pharmaceutical market research firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, PRNewswire reports.

New York - Histogen, a regenerative-medicine company based in San Diego, has named Neil Sadick, M.D., to its scientific advisory board, PRWeb reports.

Dr. Cellulite prides himself on the fact that he is the only dermatologist performing mesotherapy cellulite treatments in his area. He uses a technique called "lipodissolve." He, like most healthcare practitioners doing this technique, uses a substance called deoxycholate. He advertises that this technique is both safer and more effective than liposuction.

Dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Andrew A. Hendricks, M.D., remembers when he first became interested in his family history. It was in fourth grade, when a teacher's assignment turned into a lifelong passion. Learning about the Dutch influence on U.S. history fueled the dermatologist's desire to spread the word.

Pediatric patients seek many of the same cosmetic procedures that their parents desire. The question, according to one expert, becomes whether dermatologists and others should perform cosmetic procedures on patients who are still growing - physically and mentally.

While scarless surgery remains a dream for dermatologic and cosmetic surgeons, the next best thing - minimal scarring - is becoming more of a reality than ever.

Treatment of melomental fold rhytids with both Botox and an HA filler affords long-lasting results.

Treatment of melomental fold rhytids with both Botox and an HA filler affords long-lasting results.

Many factors guide decisions on choice of appropriate closure

As the popularity and options for injectable fillers increase, so does the need for awareness and prevention of complications.

Health status, not age, should determine the appropriateness of cosmetic surgery.

Island pedicle flaps and advancement flaps are the mainstay of lip reconstructive surgery, but some wounds will still need something more inventive.

The mechanisms that contribute to aging skin are gaining greater understanding throughout the medical field.

Several novel technologies are emerging for minimally invasive facelifting. According to one expert, the Aptos and now Cousin (elastic ligament knitting) threads lead the way in thread-lifting with a bidirectional cog system, ensuring longer-lasting cosmetic results.