Burned out or tuned in
October 31, 2018Years ago, when I practiced family medicine, I was so burned out I felt crispy. I stumbled through a maze of challenges, [...]
Self-Regulation: Equipment Manufacturers and Training Centers Need to Get on Board
October 30, 2018By Alex Thiersch, CEO of the American Med Spa AssociationIn this space a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the need [...]
Microneedling versus laser: Is one better than the other?
October 26, 2018Microneedling cannot match the tissue-tightening effects of lasers, but it addresses issues ranging from stubborn wrinkles to stretch marks, quickly and cost-effectively, [...]
Hyaluronic Acid: Changing the Approach to Anti-aging
October 22, 2018From its scientific discovery in the early 1900s to its overtaking the cosmeceutical market around 2010, hyaluronic acid (HA) has made an indelible and [...]
Considerations for selecting laser technology
October 22, 2018A variety of energy-based devices on the market for both aesthetic and clinical indications meet the increasing demands of patients who seek [...]
The two faces of botulinum toxin
October 22, 2018The benefits of botulinum toxin used to treat frown lines are twofold says Mark Nestor, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Clinical [...]
The paper chart holdouts
October 22, 2018Robert Lending, MD, describes himself as a “computer dinosaur.” The Tucson, Ariz., internist and clinical lipidologist gets cash from bank tellers rather [...]
Teen plastic surgery guidelines
October 19, 2018More teens are having cosmetic surgery — a trend experts say is fueled by selfies, social media and teens’ increasing self-awareness and [...]
Opioid prescription post-surgical strategy
October 19, 2018Studies published this year suggest prescribing 20, 30 or more opioid pills post-rhinoplasty might be significantly more than most patients need. And [...]
9 Common Mistakes Made on Medical Aesthetic Malpractice Insurance Applications
October 18, 2018By David Shaffer, Insurance Office of AmericaIf you own or operate a medical aesthetics practice, dealing with medical malpractice insurance is a [...]
A paradigm shift for treating unwanted fat
October 18, 2018If you’re providing body contouring services to patients, chances are you’re doing it differently than you were a decade ago. Since 2010, [...]
Skin differences in men and women
October 18, 2018In this table, we highlight the biophysical, chemcial and physiological skin differences between men and women. These are differences that may determine [...]
