Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists Annual Meeting

New York, New York (PRWEB) April 10, 2013

The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists (SPSSCS) will celebrate its 19th Annual Meeting in New York City with an exciting program that encompasses all aspects of skin care management featuring presentations by plastic surgeons, industry experts and skin care experts. Meeting courses will cover everything from permanent makeup to laser safety, and everything in between.

The meeting offers educational seminars and sessions for nurses, aestheticians and other trained skin care specialists working in the offices of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Also featured are exhibits from companies manufacturing the latest products for medically-supervised skin care.

This years skin care meeting is jam-packed full of science driven courses and panels, says SPSSCS President-Elect and Program Chair, Abbey Helton. As Skin Care Specialists we partner with patients to assist them toward their aesthetic goals by collaboratively developing a treatment plan that takes into account their financial resources and lifestyle. Our meeting content offers skin care specialists the tools and knowledge they need to incorporate positive change to their practices and to help make them thriving and profitable no matter their location, size and support.

Two highlights from Skin Care 2013 include:

For the first time ever, the Skin Care Meeting will include multiple live chemical peel demonstrations. During a breakout session, four skincare companies will review application techniques, strategies for getting the best results and allow the skin care specialists the ability to experience these peels firsthand.

Another highlight of this years meeting will be a comprehensive course taught by some of the countrys leading plastic surgeons on non-invasive skincare options. New technology and data will be presented as well including presentations on biostimulatory fillers, micro-needling and platelet rich plasma, and laser resurfacing.

According to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2012 almost 8.5 million nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed by the board certified doctors in the United States who are most likely to perform cosmetic procedures. Additionally, almost 24% of the doctors surveyed said that someone other than a physician performs injections in their practice. Almost 11 million nonsurgical procedures were performed by BOTH physicians and their physician assistants and nurse injectors.

WHAT: Glowing Skin on Broadway Skin Care 2013

Annual Meeting: Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists

(Note: SPSSCS meeting is in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Javits Convention Center, April 11-16)

WHERE: Marriott Marquis Hotel New York, NY

WHEN: April 10-13, 2013

PRESENTERS are available for interviews.

CONTACT THE ASAPS COMMUNICATIONS STAFF.

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About SPSSCS

The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of education, enhancement of clinical skills, and the delivery of safe, quality skin care provided to patients from the offices of plastic surgeons certified by or eligible to sit for examination by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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About ASAPS

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the worlds leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

Website: surgery.org

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Become a fan of ASAPS on Facebook: facebook.com/AestheticSociety

Become a member of Project Beauty: projectbeauty.com

Locate a plastic surgeon in your area: surgery.org/consumers/find-a-plastic-surgeon

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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: