Aesthetics

Treating Aging in Skin of Color: The Role of Peptides and Exosomes
A mature woman with skin of color representing healthy aging and prejuvenation through cosmeceuticals and exosome therapy. Dr. Cheri Frey recently delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving landscapes of cosmeceuticals and regenerative medicine. Her presentation addressed the complexities of a crowded market, emerging trends like “prejuvenation,” and the unique biological considerations for treating aging in patients with skin of color. Navigating the Cosmeceutical Landscape Dr. Frey acknowledged that t …
A mature woman with skin of color representing healthy aging and prejuvenation through cosmeceuticals and exosome therapy.
From the ODAC Poster Hall | Skin Rejuvenation With Microtoxin
A syringe and vial of diluted botulinum toxin used for the microtoxin technique in aesthetic dermatology.Microtoxin or microbotox is a novel approach in aesthetics where microdosed botulinum toxin is placed into the dermis. Unlike traditional neuromodulators that target skeletal muscle, microtoxin acts within the dermis, impacting sebaceous and eccrine glands, arrector pili contraction, fibroblast signaling, and neurovascular pathways. The result is enhanced skin quality without impaired facial muscl …
A syringe and vial of diluted botulinum toxin used for the microtoxin technique in aesthetic dermatology.
Legal Issues in Aesthetic Dermatology: What Dermatologists Should Know
Aesthetic DermatologyNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Mathew M. Avram  (Director of the Mass General Dermatology Laser & Cosmetic Center and Director of Dermatologic Surgery at MGH, as well as Faculty Director for Procedural Training in Harvard Medical School's Dermatology Department), who discusses potential legal situations that may ari …
Aesthetic Dermatology
Re-thinking the Use of Gendered Language in Aesthetic Dermatology
Dermatology needs to re-think the use of gendered language in aesthetics, according to a brief communication published in the January issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. The authors contend that gendered language can cause upset or offense in patients with nonbinary gender identity or gender dysphoria, and that gender-neutral language can help dermatologists provide better and more consi …
Patient Buzz: Lip Filler Tips From the Expert
Lip FillerNew Beauty wrote an article about why some dermatologists say lip filler needs a PR agency, as many people incorrectly assume that filling the lips always results in overfilled duck lips. For tips on achieving a natural appearance with lip filler, I reached out to Roberta Del Campo, MD, a dermatologist in North Miami, Fla. Dr. Del Campo will be presenting, “A Deep Dive into the World of In …
Lip Filler