Dangers with unqualified cosmetic injectors and illegal substances on the rise The increased popularity of cosmetic injectable fillers has also resulted in a rise in illegal injections with dangerous substances by unlicensed or unqualified injectors, cautions the Physician’s Coalition for Injectable Safety (PCIS). A recent news report details a three-count indictment from an Essex County (NJ) Grand Jury charging Anivia Cruz-Dilworth, 28, of New Brunswick with practicing medicine without a license. In March, six women appeared in the emergency rooms of Essex County area hospitals complaining of problems after having received buttocks-enhancement injections. An investigation revealed Cruz-Dilworth had injected women … Continue reading »
The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery course “The Art & Science of Fillers and Injectables” was recently held in Boston and featured a lecture by Dr. Kenneth A. Arndt, an academic clinician and dermatologist at SkinCare Physicians. Boston, Massachusetts (December 2010) – Dermatologic surgeons from across the country attended The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) course “The Art & Science of Fillers and Injectables,” held September 11-12 in Boston. Internationally renowned Boston dermatologist and cosmetic surgery specialist Dr. Kenneth A. Arndt, a partner at SkinCare Physicians, was a featured speaker at the course. This innovative training course was aimed … Continue reading »
From the Boston cosmetic surgery and dermatology practice SkinCare Physicians, Dr. Michael S. Kaminer discusses new VASER liposuction technology and what it means for patients of the practice. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (October 2010) – New research into and upgrades to VASER® liposuction technology are producing real-world benefits, according to Boston dermatologists and cosmetic surgery specialists at SkinCare Physicians. Dr. Michael S. Kaminer at the practice is one of select group of physicians worldwide involved in research into this technology, which allows for a quicker recovery due to gentler and more precise treatments. New evidence shows that VASER ultrasonic liposuction may … Continue reading »
SkinCare Physicians in Boston Announces Expanded CoolSculpting™ Program for FDA Approved Non-Invasive Fat Layer Reduction. Boston, Massachusetts (September 2010) – Dermatologists Drs. Kenneth Arndt, Jeffrey Dover, Michael Kaminer and Tom Rohrer of SkinCare Physicians today announced the availability of CoolSculpting™ by ZELTIQ™ in their laser, dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice in the Boston area. CoolSculpting is a ground-breaking technology recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for non-invasive reduction of fat. Developed by ZELTIQ, CoolSculpting uses a patented cooling technology to reduce fat in areas that don’t respond to diet and exercise, including the lower abdomen, love handles, … Continue reading »
In response to news about a woman who received third-degree burns during laser hair removal from an unlicensed provider, the doctors at SkinCare Physicians® are urging people to investigate the credentials of anyone offering cosmetic services. Boston, Massachusetts (August 2010) – At SkinCare Physicians, the team of skin care specialists in Boston represent internationally recognized, highly qualified leaders in their field. After recent news of a young woman who received severe burns from a laser hair removal treatment performed by an unlicensed provider, they are redoubling their efforts to improve patient education about provider qualifications. A 22 year old Miami … Continue reading »
Drs. Michael Kaminer and Thomas Rohrer have been invited to become members of the Association of Surgical Faculty, and will be giving inauguration lectures at the upcoming annual meeting in March 2010. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (February 2010) – At SkinCare Physicians®, a skin care practice near Boston, Drs. Michael Kaminer and Thomas Rohrer have been invited to join the Association of Surgical Faculty. They join Drs. Jeffrey Dover and Kenneth Arndt, two other esteemed physicians at the practice, who are already longstanding members in the Association. “We’re very excited to join our colleagues in this endeavor; it’s a great honor,” … Continue reading »
