Several of SkinCare Physicians’ doctors were busy this fall speaking at conferences around the world. Dr. Jeffrey Dover was invited as a guest speaker at the 19th Jornada de Alemana meeting in Santiago, Chile earlier this month. He follows in the footsteps of another prominent member of SkinCare Physicians who previously had this honor bestowed upon him. Dr. Kenneth Arndt was honored by the Chilean Society at the very first annual meeting some 20 years ago. Dr. Tania Phillips also attended this year’s event.
Dr. Dover and Dr. Phillips were also invited guest speakers at the 5 Continent Conference in Cannes, France last September. Dr. Dover spoke on a variety of topics including Non-Surgical Body Sculpting, New Advances in the Treatment of Tattoos, and on Neuromodulators including Botox and Dysport, while Dr. Phillips presented the latest in Wound Healing Research to optimize post-treatment care.
October 28, 2013
In the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, SkinCare Physicians’ Drs. Jeffrey Dover and Ken Arndt, along with Fellow Dr. Laurel Morton present a paper, “Treatment of Purpura With Lasers and Light Sources”. We have been treating patients at SkinCare Physicians for some time with this helpful technique!
October 17, 2013
Many people do not realize how very active and well regarded the Skincare Physicians (SCP) Research department is in the dermatology and larger medical community. SCP Research continually has multiple clinical trials being conducted in areas such as the treatment of rosacea, cellulite, lip augmentation, skin tightening and hyperhidrosis. In fact, many of the devices used daily in our clinics were first tested and gained approval with the help of the SCP Research department!
We were very honored to recently receive feedback from an audit by a specialty pharmaceutical company, in which SCP Research passed with flying colors and the auditor presented their findings along with these very flattering comments:
– Best documentation they have ever seen.
– Took half as long as usual to audit because everything was so well done: the scheduled three-day on site visit only lasted one and a half days.
– Stated SCP Research should have absolutely no problems with a real FDA audit. Wished more sites were as competent and helpful.
– Was impressed that SCP Research’s office was bright, cheery and comfortable, and stated he would want to keep on coming back if he was a survey subject.
Congratulations to the coordinators of SCP Research for all of their hard work!
October 11, 2013
Purpura or bruising may occur following filler injections. And this, despite the use of preventive measures to reduce the incidence of bruising, as well as proper injection techniques. Do not despair though! Solutions, ranging from simple techniques such as cooling to more complex methods involving lasers and light sources, exist. In this video, published by the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc., Skincare Physicians’ Dr. Laurel Morton (fellow) and Dr. Deanne Robinson discuss the use of laser and light sources for the treatment of post-procedural purpura or bruising.
The FDA has recently approved Botox for use around the eyes to treat Crow’s Feet. While this has made the news, it is not new. Dermatologists around the world have been using Botox (and its related products Dysport and Xeomin) to successfully treat Crow’s Feet for years. The FDA approval simply allows Allergan to now market Botox for use around the eyes to consumers, but is unlikely to change any usage patterns by physicians.
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are terrific products used to smooth lines around the eyes, between the eyes, and on the forehead. There are some physicians who can produce beautiful results around the mouth and on the neck as well, but this takes years of experience and very solid technique. At SkinCare Physicians, our doctors have been leaders in the field of non-invasive facial rejuvenation, particularly with Botox/Dysport/Xeomin. We, at Skincare Physicians, have led the way as it relates to using lower doses to produce more natural results, enhanced techniques to improve smoothness around the eyes, and have written textbooks and scientific articles teaching others our latest techniques.
Feel free to come to SkinCare Physicians for a consult or give us a call to find out what options might be best for you.
Related article: Dysport and Xeomin Are Not Your Grandmother’s Botox!
September 19, 2013
“Is it too early?” is often asked by patients considering a skin appearance-enhancing procedure, such as a neuromodulator (Botox or Dysport), a filler injection, or a light or laser treatment. The feeling of SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Kenneth Arndt and former fellow, Heather Hamilton, is that it is rarely too early. This thought was first developed on our blog last November. It is now the subject of an opinion piece published yesterday in JAMA Dermatology, and the source of several articles including one by Medpage Today: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Dermatology/GeneralDermatology/41723
September 17, 2013
SkinCare Physicians’ Drs Brooke Sikora and Jeffrey Sobell served as Guest Editors for the Sept 2013 Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, an issue devoted entirely to dermatitis. They selected noted experts to review where we stand clinically in the understanding and management of several of these diseases.
SkinCare Physicians’ Drs Tania Phillips and Fellow Laurel Morton contributed a thoughtful article addressing the area of chronic venous insufficiency and focusing on the challenging cutaneous manifestations of venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis.
September 12, 2013
The field of cosmetic laser treatments is evolving rapidly and is more complicated than ever. So are the concerns of patients who wonder which device is right for them, how much a treatment costs, etc. In its September issue, Allure magazine has rounded up experts, included Dr. Jeffrey Dover of SkinCare Physicians, to answer all of these questions and more. http://www.allure.com/skin-care/2013/how-laser-treatments-fix-skin-problems
July 15, 2013
Dr. Jeffrey Dover is this year’s president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Dr. Dover wants to start enhancing the prominence of the Society and is proposing to work on some exciting changes.
Other doctors at SkinCare Physicians have been actively involved with the ASLMS, the largest medical laser society in the world. Dr. Arndt, a founding member of the Society, is a past-president and is on the editorial board of their journal, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. Dr. Rohrer, who was the program chairman for the Laser 2013 Annual Conference, put together an outstanding program with new and reinvigorated sessions. Drs. Arndt, Uebelhoer, and Dover chaired the 3 day Cutaneous Surgery Scientific Symposium, and Drs. Kaminer, Robinson and past fellows, Saedi, Bhatia, Hsu, Greene, Alam, Jacob, Uebelhoer all presented at the annual meeting.
