Drs. Taub and Fried Discuss the Ethics in Cosmetic Derm – How Much is Too Much?
We were asked to talk about ethics and the issue of when too much cosmetic is too much, and how we notice it and how we react to it.
I believe that both of us see things in a similar way and that is there is the objective criteria and the gut criteria.
For me the objective criteria or when someone comes in with a great deal of obvious augmentation whether it’s full face, whether it’s lip …
We were asked to talk about ethics and the issue of when too much cosmetic is too much, and how we notice it and how we react to it.
I believe that both of us see things in a similar way and that is there is the objective criteria and the gut criteria.
For me the objective criteria or when someone comes in with a great deal of obvious augmentation whether it’s full face, whether it’s lip … Continue reading "Drs. Taub and Fried Discuss the Ethics in Cosmetic Derm – How Much is Too Much?"
It is advisable to visit as many offices as possible during residency training. See how different offices are set-up, request copies of paperwork and consents used (you may also download sample forms from NextStepsInDerm.com), and talk to the staff about their approach to patients. Which procedures are performed? Do practitioners buy, rent, or lease their equipment? How is the patient flow? Are al … 
Be sure you are comfortable dealing with cosmetic patients.
Don’t purchase a lot of equipment out of the gate, start out small and acquire in time, don’t over extend yourself and your budget.
Start out slowly, start 1.5 day per week doing cosmetic vs. medical to learn on what percentage you and your staff are more comfortable in your practice.
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Fillers have a high disposable cost so they need to be priced accordingly to take into account your time and expertise. Also, there is a backend cost associated with their use. Usually after the first filler treatment patients will return for a follow-up visit—note, this visit should be complimentary. These visits are quite important for many reasons:
1. They give you feedback on your techniq …