Stem Cell Uses and Controversies There are not a lot of other topics in the world of aesthetic and cosmetic medicine that generate the same level of controversy that stem cells can. And while some of this is fading as the sourcing of stem cells becomes less difficult and more alternatives have become available, there […]
SRT Isn’t Only For Cancer: Use In Keloids
SRT Isn’t Only For Cancer: Use In Keloids Keloid scars can be one of the most devastating aesthetic issues a person can face. The good news is that there are treatment options, including one that has, until now, been only focused on skin cancers: SRT. Much more information on this will be covered at the […]
Treating Keloids Simply, Effectively, and Non-Invasively
Treating Keloids Simply, Effectively, and Non-Invasively When you have a client or a patient that has a keloid, rest assured that you have all the right tools to help them out. These angry looking, raised, red scars are unsightly and can be uncomfortable and distressing both physically and mentally. In order to treat them, it […]
Do Bedside Manners Really Matter in Plastic Surgery Industry
There is indisputable scientific evidence that one of the biggest difference between patients reporting a good medical experience and a bad one is their personal feelings about the way they were treated. Much of this translates into the medical professionals’ “bedside manners.” It is not just the treating physician, however, that influences the patient’s experience; […]
The Trend Toward a Natural Look
It is really interesting how cosmetic and fashion trends, which are intricately linked, can swing wildly over time. Right now, in the cosmetic procedures and aesthetics alterations field, we are moving from a taste for purposeful exaggeration to subtle enhancement. Some refer to this as a trend toward a natural look, and that is not […]
Why You Will Want The Latest Information On Psoriasis
While it is usually the dermatologists who have patients presenting with this annoying skin condition, the truth of the matter is that almost everyone in the cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures industry should have some basic knowledge about psoriasis – its causes and its treatments. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to […]
How Skin Pigment Impacts Treatment Choices
Not all skin reacts the same to different environmental conditions or to different cosmetic or surgical treatments. The pigment of skin can be an indicator for success (or failure) by your cosmetic, aesthetic, reconstructive or therapeutic efforts. This is something that all aesthetic physicians, aestheticians, cosmetic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and everyone else in the field […]
Facelifts: Are Their Popularity Declining
For several decades facelifts have been described as the “elusive fountain of youth,” with studies showing that the procedure can take years off of a person’s age with certainty and predictability. (Source). Good surgeons can accomplish even more, leaving their clients looking a decade or more younger. These dramatic results far exceed the capability of […]
The Treatments that Millenials Want
It is enough to make Forbes.com sit up and take notice. Millenials are not only changing the entire market of retail goods and services, but they are without a doubt shifting the cosmetics and beauty industries. Much of this is driven by what has been described by many as an obsession with looks. However, it […]
Dandruff Treatments
Dandruff is an ugly and embarrassing issue; but it is not necessarily an indication of any underlying medical or hygiene issues or skin diseases, although it can be. It can be rather unpleasant, showing up on the scalp, eyebrows, and other areas of the face and head, groin, and chest. And it is an issue […]
