GLP-1 Agonists & Cosmetic Outcomes
GLP-1s are ushering in a new era of medical treatment, and cosmetic dermatologists are feeling the impact. Patients who are experiencing weight loss from GLP-1s are seeking help with the cosmetic side effects, especially with the loss of facial volume. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD, associate clinical professor of derma …
GLP-1s are ushering in a new era of medical treatment, and cosmetic dermatologists are feeling the impact. Patients who are experiencing weight loss from GLP-1s are seeking help with the cosmetic side effects, especially with the loss of facial volume. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD, associate clinical professor of derma … 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we do our work, including the practice of dermatology. From AI-generated notes to AI-drafted appeal letters for insurance denials, AI promises to reduce administrative burden and help dermatology clinicians focus more on direct patient care. In addition, cosmetic dermatologists, according to an article in Women’s Health, are implementing AI ap … 
Boca Raton, Fla., dermatologist Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, says a layered cake is the perfect analogy for understanding facial structure and the need for combination therapy in rejuvenation. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Siperstein outlines each layer of the face, from bone to skin, and which therapies work best for each layer. Ener … 
Concerns over the use of AI in dermatology often center on skin tone bias. Machine learning’s data sets commonly reflect the Eurocentric focus that’s traditionally found in dermatologic images. Now researchers are raising awareness of another bias in these data sets: sex and gender differences in the skin. These hormonal and morphologic differences are completely normal. However, when not acco … 
Post-acne scars can be disfiguring and require a creative treatment approach in patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Michelle Henry, clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Henry, who shared what energy-based devices she uses in her practice and how she chooses a device based on a p …