Derm Topics

Perioral Combination Therapy – Pearls from the Expert
695369536953Before & After ResurfacingAt the 16th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics and Surgical Conference held January 18th-21st, 2019 in Orlando, FL, longtime meeting Vice Chair Dr. Joel L. Cohen from Denver Colorado, spoke on perioral combination therapy. His presentation outlined his approach to perioral rejuvenation with one main theme – combination treatment, combination treatment, combination treatment. Simply put, combina …
Before & After Resurfacing
JDD May Issue Highlights and Editor Picks
698469846984JDD May IssueBelow are the issue highlights and editor picks for the May issue of JDD! Native American populations live in areas with great UV-index burden and efforts are needed to encourage education and dermatologic services in Skin Cancer Epidemiology and Sun Protection Behaviors Among Native Americans.   Authors aim to examine the genetic profile for those at higher risk for developing skin cancer N …
JDD May Issue
Modifiers- What Stories Do They Tell?
697869786978CPT code modifiersMost think the full patient story is in the medical records. This is partially true, but a large part of the patient treatment story is told by the CPT codes billed and the modifiers added to those CPT codes. There are hundreds of modifiers to choose from and choose wisely because the modifiers added to a code could result in a denied or unpaid claim. Modifiers May Be Used To: Identify a rel …
CPT code modifiers
Facial Volumetric Structural Rejuvenation
694769476947A Natural Approach to Restoring Youthfulness and Preventing Aging When rejuvenating the face with soft tissue fillers, dermatologists must consider its structural framework, and patient specific goals/needs holistically to achieve natural results.1-3 Dr. Neil Sadick has developed a distinct methodology called volumetric structural rejuvenation (VSRTM), that can be applied to both genders and all …
Patient Buzz Series: Sun Protection Trends
694069406940In preparation for summer, this month’s patient buzz includes articles about sun protection trends. Is homemade sunscreen effective? What about powdered sunscreen? Can “well fashion” reduce a person’s skin cancer risk? Be ready for your patients’ odd-ball questions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press. Allure: Fillers for dark circles Allure: M …