Dear Derm Authority: Laser Therapy Pre-treatment
297529752975Pre-treatment Q:  Do you often do pre-treatment with topical medications before the laser therapy, especially when you treat darker skin types? I heard that it is better to use retinoid + hydroquinone for 6 weeks before the laser treatment because lightning of dark color background will minimize the risk of burn. A: Practicing in South Florida, I see many patients with darker skin types seeking laser treatm …
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What is Memory Age – and Why is it Important?
294529452945I spend a lot of time thinking about aging. During and after receiving my Masters of Nursing in Gerontology – the study of aging and its effects – I spent years studying the human struggle with the natural signs of aging and what we could do to slow the hands of time. Our tools back then were largely restricted to lifestyle changes proven to increase longevity – healthy eating, exercise and …
A JDD Introduction from Dr. Jared Jagdeo on Cutting Edge Body Contouring Manuscripts
770770770body contouringAfter reading Dr. Jagdeo’s intro below, be sure to check out the four peer-reviewed JDD articles in this special body contouring segment, where an array of global aesthetic body contouring experts and clinician-researchers share the latest body contouring data. Explore new frontiers in body contouring that translate into highly prized benefits for patients. Future Applications of Deoxycholic …
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Five Tips for Incorporating Cosmetic Procedures Into A Medical Practice
767767767Cosmetic injectablesThe most rewarding part of my job is making people happy, exceeding their expectations, and improving their self-esteem. In my private practice in Manhattan and Long Island, New York, I specialize in skin cancer treatment and cosmetic dermatology. Although these might seem like polar opposites, in reality I bridge two worlds of medicine whose goals are the same: to help people stay healthy and to …
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How to Spot and Avoid Dealing with Difficult Cosmetic Patients
702702702difficult cosmetic patient Many dermatologists enjoy seeing and treating cosmetic patients. There is the creative artistic aspect to treating these patients, as well as the fairly immediate improvement, minimal downtime and risk, and overall mostly happy patients who pay good money to look their best. However, a cosmetic patient who is not pleased with you or the results they achieved can give you gray hair, or worse, l …
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