INTRODUCTIONNonsurgical skin rejuvenation continues to be a major, evolving field in dermatology, especially as more patients seek aesthetic improvement for a variety of skin conditions including: photo-damage, wrinkles, acne scars,…

INTRODUCTIONLaser skin resurfacing is a popular procedure to rejuvenate photoaged skin.1 The first reported use of a laser for skin resurfacing was in 1996 with a pulsed carbon dioxide (CO2)…

INTRODUCTIONFractional skin resurfacing with non-ablative near-infrared laser wavelengths were introduced more than 10 years ago, in an effort to deliver high non-ablative columns of energy into the dermis. This treatment…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common skin disorder affecting more than 85% of adolescences. It frequently continues into adulthood.1,2 It is estimated that more than 10% of the population still experience…

INTRODUCTIONAblative resurfacing of the skin using carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has been the gold standard for treatment of photoaging for more than 20 years.1 Ablative fractional laser (AFL) using CO2…

INTRODUCTIONDermal filler injections can often produce bruising, which can have extended duration and therefore produce unacceptable down time for minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. The introduction of cannulas has reduced this…

INTRODUCTIONWhile the benefits of a moisturizer’s ability to place a smooth light reflective film over the skin to improve facial appearance are well received by consumers and recommended by dermatologists,…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common dermatologic disease in adolescents and adults.1-4 Acne affects considerable proportions of both males and females but it is more common in females.2,4-7 Studies have revealed…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea, a chronic dermatologic disease characterized by persistent facial erythema, flushing, telangiectasia, and/or inflammatory papules and pustules, affects an estimated 16 million adults in the United States.1,2 Several pharmacologic agents…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis (Ps) is a common chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that typically manifests as scaling, itchy, or burning erythematous plaques.1 Topical therapy is recommended for milder forms of Ps, while systemic…

BACKGROUNDIndividuals with early-stage melanoma experience lower melanoma-specific mortality rates compared to those with more advanced (Stage III or IV) disease. However, despite this lower mortality rate, the highest absolute number…

To view the accompanying video, click here.INTRODUCTIONThe lower third of the face reflects many of the most prominent changes of aging. The loss of structural support is reflected by the…