In the News

November 19, 2012

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

November 15, 2012

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.

November 08, 2012

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!

November 07, 2012

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.” 

November 06, 2012

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!  

October 28, 2012

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.

October 21, 2012

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.

October 17, 2012

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.

October 14, 2012

Dr. Rohrer is featured in a video from the American Academy of Dermatology that explains how to check skin for cancer. He commented that current estimates show 20 percent of U.S. adults will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, so it’s important to be familiar with your skin, especially moles. "Checking your skin for skin cancer only requires your eyes and a mirror," Rohrer stated. "Examining your skin only takes a few minutes, but it could save your life." Watch the video.

October 04, 2012

Dr. Rohrer was elected recently to the Executive Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology which is the largest and most prestigious dermatology organization in the world.