Posted December 04, 2012 in Beauty, Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
What happens in Vegas usually stays in Vegas, except for the latest news in aesthetic treatments presented by some of the world’s leading aesthetic physicians at the 4’TH Cosmetic Surgery Forum held at The Palazzo this past week. Course Chairman Joel Schlessinger, MD (Omaha, Nebraska) designed the course to include brief presentations followed by in depth discussions. Live injection and treatment sessions kept a long line of prospective volunteers lining the hallways outside of the treatment rooms. It is always a pleasure to be able to teach residents in training during this meeting.
Michael Persky, MD was honored to be included in the CSF program. Dr. Persky spoke about Ulthera, Sculptra, CoolSculpting, Fat Transfer, and Cellulaze. Fractionated laser treatment, Ulthera, and the use of blunt tipped canullas for the injection of facial fillers have gained increased popularity since last year’s program.
Erin Gilbert, MD (NYC, New York) presented her study on the use of botulinium toxin for the relief of psoriasis. Though it is thought that few patients will have frequent Botox injections to treat their psoriasis, this finding bodes well for the rumored soon to be approved “topical Botox” manufactured by Revance Therapeutics (Newark, New Jersey).
Adam Rotunda, MD (Newport Beach, CA) discussed ATX-101 (Kythera, Calabasas, CA) an injectable substance that dissolves fat in the sub mental area (under the chin, kiss those double chins goodbye if this proves to be safe and effective).
The always intellectually stimulating Steve Dayan, MD (Chicago, IL) presented a brief preview of his mathematical formula for facial beauty based on the distance between our eyes (as an aside, Steven Wright joked, “Imagine how wierd phones would look if our mouths and ears were farther apart.”); think of it as a 2012 modern day version of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Devine Proportion” of facial beauty. Even with the best of formulas, the most important aspect of facial rejuvenation treatment will remain the artistic vision of the surgeon/physician. As one of my colleagues has said, “Without artistic vision, there can be technical success yet aesthetic failure.”
For Dr. Persky, the best aspect of the meeting is returning home and having the privilege and opportunity to use new techniques and products to the benefit of our patients.
If you should have any questions about what’s new in facial plastic surgery, please feel free to contact us. Be well!
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