Deanne Mraz Robinson

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Dec
2014
Vol. 33. No. 4

The evolution of laser surgery for acne and other scarring processes

Laurel M Morton, MD
The treatment of acne scars is an important part of a laser specialist’s practice. For the last 20 years, the technology available for this application has progressed from nonablative to ablative and eventually to fractional lasers that are effective for a range of scar types. Although patients with mild-to-severe acne scarring have long been good laser candidates, we are beginning to understand the use of lasers for severe traumatic scars which can be disfiguring and functionally limiting in nature.
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Dec
2014
Vol. 33. No. 4

Update on botulinum neurotoxin use in aesthetic dermatology

Emily C Keller, MD | Kenneth A Arndt, MD | Omer Ibrahim, MD
Botulinum toxins are among the most widely studied and versatile drugs in the medicinal market. Since their extraction from Clostridium botulinum, they have been harnessed and incorporated into different formulations with varied properties and actions. These products have been used to treat countless disorders such as musculoskeletal disorders, headaches, and eye disorders, among many others. In the realm of aesthetic cutaneous medicine, the evolution and creativity in the use of botulinum toxins has been swift and ever changing. Knowledge of the science and innovation behind this toxin enables the user to provide the patient with a variety of treatment options founded in evidence-based medicine. This review will highlight the properties and actions of the newer, more recent neurotoxin preparations, as well as some of the latest and novel therapeutic applications of botulinum toxins. Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:152-156 © 2014 Frontline Medical Communications
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Dec
2014
Vol. 33. No. 4

Updates in noninvasive and minimally invasive skin tightening

Deanne M Robinson, MD | Rachel N Pritzker, MD
The demand for noninvasive and minimally invasive skin-tightening procedures is rising within the aesthetic world. Although these treatments will not replace surgery, a growing patient population is seeking results through low-risk procedures with associated minimal downtime. The technology within this realm is changing due to an increased ability to safely deliver energy to deeper tissue planes. Within the last year alone, research has led to the introduction of a subdermal radiofrequency device, advancements in minimally invasive lasers, and the use of microfocused ultrasound targeting the facial tissue. Through research studies, protocols are being optimized and clinical results are becoming more reliable. Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:182-187 © 2014 Frontline Medical Communications
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