Update in Aesthetic Dermatology, Introduction
In 1982, when the Food and Drug Administration approved injectable collagen for soft-tissue augmentation, the era of esthetic dermatology was born.
It Seems Like Yesterday That I First Injected Collagen
As a first-year dermatology resident at Penn, I can still remember the day Norman Orentrich came to speak.
Update on Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin for facial enhancement is currently the most popular aesthetic procedure performed in the United States. New developments have occurred within the last few years. Patients prefer having multiple areas of the upper face treated which increases patient satisfaction.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Facial Rejuvenation
Nonsurgical procedures have become very popular for the rejuvenation of the aging face. Trends now are for less invasive procedures as well as for more preventative intervention to slow the damage from ultraviolet light and environmental factors, as well as from intrinsic aging.
Use of Sculptra™ in Esthetic Rejuvenation
Sculptra™ offers the esthetic dermatologist a new paradigm: unlike traditional fillers, which can replace volume directly, Sculptra™ is a “volumizer.”