American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Reports Skin Cancer Treatments As #1 Procedure of 2012

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 24, 2013

According to recent reports from the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, skin cancer treatments topped the list of the most performed procedures in 2012 with more than 2.7 million treatments carried out. Laser and light procedures proved to be the second most popular with 1.5 million treatments, followed by neurotoxin injections and soft tissue fillers. Though 2012s data is quite similar to the year previous, President-Elect, Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, believes that 2013 may bring new changes to the data in several ways.

The data presented by the ASDS gives us a great insight into trends and allows us to make predictions about the year ahead, said board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Goldman. One of the more interesting statistics of the survey depicted only 8% of patients that underwent soft tissue fillers in 2012 were males. As director of the landmark dermatology center Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick, Groff & Fabi in San Diego, I absolutely believe that this number will increase in 2013. At my practice, Ive noticed more and more males seeking facial rejuvenation than ever before.

The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery is a unique organization representing dermatologic surgeons in the United States whom are leaders and experts in their field. With over 5,700 hundred members across the country, the ASDS strives to produce excellence and promote education in the field of dermatologic surgery through the development of new treatments, extensive research, and clinical trials. Dr. Goldman is no exception, having pioneered both laser and light-based treatments as well as the 6th most popular treatment of 2012, sclerotherapy for the treatment of unwanted leg, chest and hand veins.

Sclerotherapy is another procedure that we continue to see increase every year. Its an extremely safe and effective treatment for leg veins, and as more people learn about how easy it is to actually undergo the non-invasive injections, dermatologists will continue to treat more patients experiencing unwanted spider veins, said Dr. Goldman.

At GBFG&F in San Diego, Dr. Goldman helps his patients overcome a wide variety of cosmetic and medically necessary dermatologic procedures, from Botox for wrinkles to Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of precancerous lesions. With summer quickly approaching, Dr. Goldman hopes his patients will actively remember the importance of skin cancer prevention with sunscreen.

Skin cancer is completely avoidable, and its important that people understand the necessity of always wearing sunscreen. It only takes a few moments to apply before heading outside, and aside from its anti-aging benefits, it could save your life, said expert dermatologist Mitchel P. Goldman, MD.

Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick, Groff & Fabi: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is a world-renowned aesthetic center in San Diego, California made up of five internationally distinguished skin care experts, including Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, Kimberly Butterwick, MD, Richard Fitzpatrick, MD, William Groff, DO, and Sabrina Fabi, MD. As highly acclaimed dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons who have contributed hundreds of medical papers to journals and medical textbooks as well as pioneered multiple key procedures, the services provided are among the most technologically advanced to date. With more than 38 different lasers, the award winning San Diego dermatologists of GBFG&F are able to provide patients with the most comprehensive selection of skincare treatments in the United States.

For more information regarding the various types of cosmetic procedures offered at GBFG&F, please call (858) 657-1002 or visit us on the web at: http://www.gbkderm.com.

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American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Adds Six New Visiting Professors

Rolling Meadows, Ill. (PRWEB) April 04, 2013

Six new experts have been named to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgerys (ASDS) Visiting Professor lecture series, which is designed to support the training needs of dermatology residency programs and residents.

Visiting Professors enhance what residency programs already offer by sharing practical treatment tips gleaned from their clinical expertise and personal insights in dermatologic surgery, practice management and patient care. Their visits are provided at no cost to the host site.

The six ASDS members joining the existing roster of seven Visiting Professors (and their specialties) are:

Boston-area Dermatologic Surgeons Donating Laser Treatments for Marathon Bombing Scars

Chestnut Hill, Mass. (PRWEB) April 25, 2013

As Boston recovers from its recent tragic events, the dermatologic surgeons at SkinCare Physicians want to do their part by offering state-of-the-art laser treatment of scars at no charge to anyone injured in the Boston Marathon attack.

Breakthroughs in the last few years have dramatically improved the treatment of scars from burns and traumatic injuries. New technology and techniques developed in Boston have been used nationally in the Wounded Warrior Project to improve the scars of combat veterans.

Lasers can significantly improve or remove both dark color and redness from scars. In addition, new ablative fractional resurfacing lasers combined with other medications have shown dramatic improvement in the texture, flexibility, function and appearance of scarred tissue.

"We have so many new devices and techniques available to improve scars, said Thomas Rohrer, M.D., a senior partner at SkinCare Physicians and Secretary of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the nations largest organization exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons. Boston Marathon Project Heal is one small way we can help those injured in these tragic events."

It was previously thought that scars should be allowed to mature for a year or more before any intervention. New science presented earlier this month at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting at, of all places, the Hynes Convention Center less than 200 yards from the finish line of the Boston Marathon demonstrated that early treatment of traumatic scars can alter their trajectory and allow more rapid normalization of tissue.

In treating those wounded at the Boston Marathon, the dermatologists at SkinCare Physicians plan to use the latest in pulsed dye and ablative fractional lasers to improve scarring. Wounded veterans have shown life-changing improvement in their scars following this treatment. Many have seen not only cosmetic improvement of their scars but also an increase in flexibility that has allowed them to more freely maneuver digits and limbs. This same strategy can be applied to those injured in the bombings.

"Everyone here in Boston is looking for a way to help. We want those in need to know we are offering them our assistance, said Kenneth Arndt, M.D., President of SkinCare Physicians and also an ASDS member. In this small way, we hope to provide some comfort to those who have been injured and help our community to heal."

For more information on Boston Marathon Project Heal, contact SkinCare Physicians at 617-848-1613.

About SkinCare Physicians

SkinCare Physicians is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art center for cosmetic and laser surgery, dermatology, dermatologic and skin cancer surgery and medical aesthetics located in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The doctors at SkinCare Physicians are internationally renowned innovators and leaders in these fields. SkinCare Physicians offers a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the health and beauty of the skin, specializing in a wide range of dermatology treatments and services, including laser hair removal, laser skin treatment, eyelid surgery and liposuction, among others.