Surgery & Cosmetics

A New Concept: Ablative Fractional Lasers

14 November 2008

Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP, and Joshua A. Tournas, MD
In this article, Dr. Christopher Zachary looks back to when the concept of fractional deep dermal ablation was first born to give us an overview of ablative fractional lasers. Dr. Zachary says that we should continue to see an evolution of these devices and the way in which they are used, and that their advent makes for an exciting time for the laser surgeon.

Neurotoxins: Present and Future

13 August 2008

Joel L. Cohen, MD
Several clinical botulinum toxins in development will likely be available in the US in the coming years. In this article, Dr. Joel Cohen discusses the therapeutic uses of Botox and Myobloc/Neurobloc, and highlights several other botulinum toxins on the therapeutic and cosmetic horizon, including Dysport/Reloxin, Xeomin, Prosigne, and PurTox.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

20 June 2008

Magda Blessmann Weber
Despite its severity and morbidity, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains an under-recognized disease. In this article, Dr. Magda Blessmann Weber discusses the impact that this disorder can have on patients and urges dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons to refer patients presenting with symptoms of BDD for psychiatric consultation.