cosmetic dermatology

Patient Buzz: The K-Beauty Boom | The Expert Weighs In
Korean skincare productsWhile once only available at prestige beauty retailers, Korean skincare products are now mainstays in the skincare sections of big box stores and pharmacies. And the Korean influence is only growing: A recent Elle article profiled Korean in-office skincare treatments that are now available at some cosmetic practices in the U.S. These new products and procedures give more options for consumers, but …
Korean skincare products
Lasers for Skin of Color: Developments & Best Practices
Lasers for skin of colorThe laser toolbox for use in patients with skin of color has grown dramatically in the last 20 years. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Paul M. Friedman, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Friedman practices in Houston, the most ethnically diverse city in America, so he’s become well-versed in th …
Lasers for skin of color
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.
Cosmetic Procedures in Patients with Skin of Color: Cultural, Structural, and Biological Nuances
cosmetic proceduresIn dermatology, providing safe and effective cosmetic treatments for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. We are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Cheryl Burgess, founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, who has dedicated her career to advancing cosmetic dermatology for diverse populations. In her compelling and inf …
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Patient Buzz: Cocktailing Injectables | The Expert Weighs In
cocktailing injectablesElle recently posted an article entitled, “Your Dermatologist Has a ‘Secret Menu’”, which highlighted the popularity of cocktailing injectables. What are some common ways dermatologists cocktail injectables? What are the potential drawbacks? What should dermatology clinicians know before cocktailing injectables? For an expert’s take, I reached out to Jacqueline Watchmaker MD, a derma …
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