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Once again, SkinCare Physicians’s dermatologists were ranked among Boston’s top doctors by their peers! 8 of our doctors (7 in dermatology and 1 in ophthalmology) were recognized in the 2012 Top Docs issue of Boston Magazine. Congratulations to Drs Kenneth Arndt, Jeffrey Dover, Katrinka Heher, Michael Kaminer, Kay Kane, Thomas Rohrer, Jeffrey Sobell, and Robin Travers!
Dr. Dover recently shared his view with the American Academy of Dermatology Association on how we, at SkinCare Physicians, are educating our medical dermatology patients about the breadth of cosmetic and anti-aging treatments we offer. We strive to educate our patients with tact and sensitivity. We display treatment brochures in every exam room as well as photo albums of patients before and after cosmetic procedures. When Dr. Dover sees that a patient has looked at them, he asks if he/she has any questions about cosmetic treatments and will eventually start the conversation about anti-aging procedures.
He remarks that women “are much more attuned to their appearance, so the pickup is going to much higher with women than men. But, there is a whole new group of men who care very much about their appearance, and they’re very interested.”
Finally, Dr. Dover stresses that timing is critical when starting the cosmetic conversation: “If the patient is in the office for a significant medical problem — for example, they think they have a melanoma, or a family member was diagnosed with melanoma — you just don’t bring it up, period. You wait for the next visit, or you just don’t do it.”
Read the full article for more advice. http://www.aad.org/dermatology-world/monthly-archives/2012/december/the-cosmetic-conversation
How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance. Watch SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Tom Rohrer in this video from the American Academy of Dermatology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeXsfB2ud-o&feature=youtu.be
First there were facelifts, then Botox and other injectable treatments came along to help millions world-wide stop aging in its tracks. Last night, SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Michael Kaminer discussed a new, exciting cold therapy in an interview on WCVB: ‘Frotox’ could be next beauty, pain treatment.
The device is made by a start up company in California called Myoscience. It has been released in Europe, and clinical trials in the United States are about to begin.
The technology uses a novel cold therapy to temporarily eliminate nerve signals to muscles, which then weakens the muscles and gives a smoother appearance. For now, it is only used for the forehead and the wrinkles between the eyebrows.
The treatment is at least two years away from FDA approval, and not available in United States. However, SkinCare Physicians may be doing clinical trials with the device in the near future. Keep checking our Facebook page for more information. Watch the interview.
Tonight at 7:00PM EST, Dr. Rohrer will be joining the Dermatology live show on Sirius XM Doctor Radio to discuss skin self-exams, why they are important, how to do them, whether or not they replace physician exams, and more. You can listen to the show on Sirius XM radio, channel 81, or go to http://www.siriusxm.com/doctorradio and look for the “Listen Online” link. Call the radio with your questions during the show at 1-877-698-3627. We hope you can tune in!
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Dover commented on men’s motivation to seek cosmetic treatments in an in-depth article published by the American Academy of Dermatology. The article, entitled The age of Brotox – Noninvasive options lure more men to cosmetic treatment, appeared in the November issue of Dermatology World.
Dr. Dover remarked that among his male patients, he is seeing the biggest increase among the ones he characterized as “metrosexual” men: a “younger group, in general — men in their 30s, 40s, 50s — who care significantly about their appearance and want to be in touch with their feminine side.”
“If they’re heterosexual, they usually come in with their wife or girlfriend, or the suggestion has been made very strongly that they come in,” he said. “I actually prefer that they come in with that person because sometimes, if they come in alone, they say, I don’t know why I’m here, my wife told me I should come." In contrast, gay men and “metrosexual” men are more likely to come to him of their own volition. “And they’re actually a delight to take care of; they can be very particular, sometimes more particular than my female patients, which is interesting. They appreciate good results, so they appreciate our talent.”
Looking at men’s drive to use noninvasive body sculpting, Dr. Dover further stated that “sometimes they’re way overweight, but often they’re very fit but have a tiny bulge over their belts, or love handles, or gynecomastia. […] Zeltiq [coolsculpting] works beautifully for localized areas of fat reduction — we get 22 percent fat layer reduction per treatment.”
Fall is the time for picking apples, pumpkins, and … health insurance plans. Most people have to select their insurance carriers by November 15, 2012 for next year. Read our latest blog post by Joan Buchanan, our Billing Director. Joan advises people to do their homework to eliminate healthcare surprises in 2013!
Drs. Thomas Rohrer and Jeffrey Dover contributed a chapter on "Evaluation of Beauty and the Aging Face" to the latest edition of "Dermatology", a medical reference book that puts the latest practices in dermatologic diagnosis and treatment at the fingertips of resident and experienced practitioners. View the chapter content.
Dr. Michael Kaminer was recently featured on WCVB Channel 5 regarding chronic hair pulling disorder. "Trichotillomania, or chronic hair pulling, can start in early childhood under the age of 5, but it usually becomes a little bit more prevalent in the 9- to 15-year-old range," commented Dr. Kaminer. Learn how this chronic disorder can affect the life of young teenagers; watch the video at http://bit.ly/QAj2b9.
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Karen Kim was interviewed by Health magazine this month on a very timely topic: moisturizing! “The best time to apply moisturizer is right after a wash when skin is damp, so you trap the moisture on its surface,” advised Dr. Kim. Read the full article published in the October issue: how-to-apply-moisturizer-Oct-2012. You can also glance at the short summary.
