All rhinoplasty procedures should be guided by the same fundamentals, which are to limit the
dissection; consider the anatomical variants, skin shape and substance; aim to maximize function; and achieve the
best proportion, says Mark B. Constantian, M.D., F.A.C.S., a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in
Nashua, N.H., and assistant clinical professor of surgery, division of plastic surgery, University of Wisconsin
Medical Center, where he specializes in rhinoplasty.
Surgeons queried on the topic of eyebrow-lift procedures agree that the traditional browlift often
results in an appearance that is not Aesthetically pleasing; that the tail of the brow should always be lifted more
than the central and medial portion; and that long-lasting results with lifting the tail of the brow can be a
challenge to obtain.
Experience with an acellular hydrated dermal tissue allograft (BellaDerm, Musculoskeletal Transplant
Foundation) indicates that it is a useful material for enhancing outcomes of rhinoplasty procedures, offering many
benefits that make it a superior alternative to previous options for correcting problems in dorsal shape and
appearance, according to Maurice Sherman, M.D.
As more and more women undergo Aesthetic breast surgery, the number of patients seeking revision
mammaplasty is inevitably increasing. Indisputably, the secondary surgeries are typically much more challenging and
risky than a primary procedure. In part because of those issues, however, achieving successful outcomes and
satisfied patients after revisional surgery is particularly rewarding, says Angelo Cuzalina, M.D.,
D.D.S.
Unique issues relating to graft selection and management of patient expectations make surgical
planning much more complex for revision rhinoplasty compared with a primary procedure, according to Steven J.
Pearlman, M.D.
Botulinum toxin is currently used on- and off-label for various medical and cosmetic indications. One
off-label cosmetic indication that is growing in popularity is the treatment of masseter and glandular hypertrophy
when performing Aesthetic facial contouring.
High-tech tools and surgical techniques cannot replace the years of experience required to achieve
good Aesthetic outcomes in liposuction procedures. Knowing how to optimally wound the tissue when performing
liposuction and understanding how tissues heal when performing either primary or secondary liposuction are
instrumental in achieving the best Aesthetic results possible.
Complications can occur following both a primary and secondary blepharoplasty, and potential
postoperative problems can include Aesthetic and/or functional issues. Surgeons must proceed with caution and
establish clear and realistic cosmetic expectations and surgical goals with the patient prior to
surgery.
Medical malpractice claims have become an all-too-common trend in medicine today. But physicians can
take some thoughtful, proactive steps to help stem the rising frequency of malpractice suits.
Aesthetic Exchange is a department in Cosmetic Surgery Times that offers cosmetic surgeons the
opportunity to provide input on various industry-related issues/trends. This month's question is: Within your area
of expertise, what revision procedure do you most often perform?
Careful patient selection and use of a surgical technique that incorporates extensive liposuction of
the upper and lower abdomen to allow skin advancement without wide undermining (lipoabdominoplasty) will enhance
the likelihood of achieving safe and successful outcomes after abdominoplasty, explains cosmetic surgeon E. Antonio
Mangubat, M.D.
Patients who present for revision rhinoplasty often complain of breathing problems as well as
Aesthetic problems. "I almost never see a patient seeking revision rhinoplasty who comes in only to improve
their breathing, even when the breathing is severely impaired," says Minas Constantinides,
M.D.
Establishing realistic expectations with patients undergoing a cosmetic necklift procedure is one of
the most important goals of the surgical consultation and paramount in achieving postoperative
satisfaction.
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Adult women comprise a growing percentage of the patient population that dermatologists see with acne,
and today, many treatment regimens are available and customizable to each patient's needs, according to Diane S.
Berson, M.D., president, Women's Dermatologic Society, and assistant professor of dermatology, Cornell Medical
College, New York.
The only way to avoid laser complications is to avoid performing laser surgery entirely, says Eric
Bernstein, M.D., clinical professor, department of dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. In
light of the fact that this option is probably impossible, he says that to reduce the chances of complications,
"Never take treatment advice from sales representatives. You would never do that in any other kind of
medicine."
As the sluggish economy continues to pinch both patients and practices, dermatologists are working
harder to collect what's owed them — and to spend smarter on business expenses.
Sun protection for the lips can prevent skin cancer and aesthetic loss of the defined vermilion
border. Leukoplakia can also be prevented through sunscreen use, and some precancerous lip changes can even regress
with photoprotection.
Rapid market growth of light-based home-use devices for cosmetic purposes coupled with a lack of
standardization within and regulation of the industry has prompted the European Society for Laser Dermatology
(ESLD) to propose safety guidelines for home-use technology.
This is a true story, but the names and a few minor details have been changed in deference to HIPAA. I
first met Bobby in 2002, when he was 8. His quality of life had been marred by severe eczema since infancy, but
things got worse when he was diagnosed with asthma at age 6 and insulin-dependent diabetes a year
later.
A variety of new cosmeceuticals tout better ingredients for improving women's skin, but an underused
tool in the dermatologist's office is the education component of the skincare regimen. It's time to shift the focus
on that first, according to one expert.
Chronic urticaria can be difficult to treat, but new and evolving therapeutic options can effectively
manage symptoms. Treating the cause of chronic urticaria is one of the primary goals of therapy, but very often the
cause is not found. Chronic idiopathic urticaria is the diagnosis given to those patients where the etiology
remains unknown.
Melanoma is increasing faster than any other type of cancer in the United States, and a large portion
of this increase is among young women, says Darrell S. Rigel, M.D., clinical professor of dermatology, New York
University School of Medicine, New York. Clues to this increase can be found within the statistics.
There is a great need for new melanoma treatments, and there has been some progress in the last five
years that has come about as a result of greater molecular understanding of melanoma, according to the director and
chairman of the department of dermatology, Skin Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, Germany.
A group of Republican lawmakers in Washington is now trying to repeal the 10 percent tax on tanning
bed services that was included in the new healthcare reform law, and the medical community — led by
the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) — is fighting back.
In refractory cases of localized, provoked vulvodynia, botulinum toxin type A can be considered a
therapeutic option, according to Jennifer MacGregor, M.D., of Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery,
Washington.
Dr. Surgery He recently performed a large excision and failed to ask his patient about medicine
intake. The patient did not take any prescription blood thinners, but he did take high daily dosages of garlic and
ginkgo. Unfortunately the patient had progressive postoperative bleeding, which led to volume loss and an ultimate
CVA. A lawsuit was brought against Dr. Surgery. Will he lose this case based on negligence?
Precursors of dermal stem cells may hold the promise of treating wounds or being able to stimulate
hair growth, according to a senior scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
There's no better time than now to take a fresh look at opportunities to boost your bottom line.
Whether it's saving money or earning more, these missed opportunities may be right under your nose. Regardless of
the size of your dermatology practice or its position in the local healthcare market, you are likely finding the
margin between revenues and expenses is getting narrower and narrower.
Results of a study in adolescents showing a correlation between the severity of sun damage in
ultraviolet (UV) photographs and phenotypic risk factors for malignant melanoma provides further support for using
UV photography in sun-protection interventions, according to Ryan G. Gamble, M.D., who spoke at the 2011 annual
meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology.
There are very few therapies approved to treat hair loss in women, compelling clinicians to turn to
off-label therapies to address this condition, according to the president of the North American Hair Research
Society. "Limited drugs are available," says Wilma F. Bergfeld, M.D., senior dermatologist,
department of dermatology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its long-awaited updated guidelines for sunscreens
earlier this summer, and as hoped, more definitive standards were set delineating which sunscreens can designate
themselves as having "broad-spectrum" protection from both UVA and UVB rays. On Call asked
dermatologists around the country what they think of the new guidelines and whether they go far
enough.
Few can say that they have served their professions by presiding over not just one or two
— but rather, many — regional, national and international societies. C. William Hanke,
M.D., M.P.H., can. The Carmel, Ind., dermatologist has been president of 11 professional societies, the largest of
which was the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) from 2008 to 2009.
Producing home devices introduces a challenging balance between efficacy and safety. Safety issues
include those for the treatment area, as well as for the eyes. Some device fluences even have been changed
post-introduction due to concerns over the retinal hazards. Despite these challenges, several at-home laser and
light devices have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the past six years.
Use and abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids is on the rise, not just among athletes but also in the
general population. Because dermatological manifestations are often the first indications of such behavior,
dermatologists must know the common side effects associated with these drugs so they can treat the hallmark
symptoms of abuse while educating patients.
The remains of a church has been found in the ancient city of Pisidian Antioch in Turkey. “We have found the remains of a three-nave church one and a half meters below the surface,” Ozhanli told AA correspondent. Ozhanli said the building was constructed as a Pagan temple, however it was converted to a church [...]
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