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MEETING REVIEW |


Left: Drs Mitch


Goldman and Michael Gold


has been shown to help acne scarring in a clinical trial and PRP has been shown to improve post-fractional CO2


laser


erythema when applied immediately post treatment,' he said, adding that more clinical trials are needed to determine the clinical efficacy. According to Dr. Emer, 'Vic Narurkar


Below: Drs Sue Butterwick and Robert Weiss at the Gala Dinner at the San Diego Zoo


then debated on several important


subjects, including the best ways to remove fat in this day and age, the best volumizing fillers out there. In addition, there were discussions about the best ways to take care of good (and bad) employees, and ways that are new in the marketing arena to your patients,' said Nashville dermatologist Michael Gold. 'This kind of session allows for experts to


present on their field of expertise, and then for an active, open debate between participants and the audience. I think expanding this concept in the future will be helpful and a great way to interact with more of the doctors in attendance,' he said. Dr. Terency Keaney of Washington DC


presented an intriguing video project as part of the ASDS Future Leaders Network (FLN). ' “Guys, Don’t Be Like Paul” is a public education video that highlights the increased risk of skin cancer in men. The video incorporates humor, but delivers a serious message about how men need to improve their sun protective behavior due to their increased risk of skin cancer. This project was the culmination of a 1 year leadership program under the mentorship of Stephen Mandy, MD, and the ASDS staff,' he said. The video will be released May 1st for National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As a part of the Menaissance panel, Dr.


Keaney talked about the future of male aesthetics. 'Millennial men are driving the


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spoke of combination treatments for global rejuvenation giving much better outcomes than any single modality alone. Patients coming in for one concern may be best treated with a combination of neuromodulation, fractional laser, skin care/sun protection, and skin tightening procedures


like Thermage®


(radiofrequency) to get the ultimate in non-invasive rejuvenation.'


Take me to the zoo 'An incredible array of social events in beautiful San Diego made for an enjoyable venue to catch up with old friends and make new ones,' said Dr. Goldman. The ASDS Gala is always a big hit with attendees and this year was no exception. A few hundred dermatologists, their partners and colleagues, and industry supporters gathered under the stars for an evening full of surprises, beginning with cocktails outside while watching the Zoo staff feed some of the animals. According to New York dermatologist


This kind of session


allows for experts to present on their field of expertise, and then for an active, open debate between participants and the audience.


growth in male cosmetic procedures. Growing up in the era of social media, younger men understand the importance of maintaining their youthful look. Male aesthetic concerns differ, with hair loss being the number one cosmetic concern,' he said. He presented on the


advances in minimally invasive robotic hair restoration, as more men are turning to surgical restoration to combat hair loss. 'Male aesthetics is an untapped market that will continue to grow as physicians learn more about the biologic and behavioral differences in the aging male face,' he said.


Turning to the west coast, Dr. Joel Emer


of Los Angeles presented on microneedling and PRP in rejuvenation. 'Although there is not much dermatological evidence, there is evidence in wound care and orthopedics for tendon repair for PRP. Microneedling


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Doris Day, 'The ASDS meeting is always one of the most comprehensive and informative meetings of the year. The sessions themselves are outstanding and offer international perspectives on everything surgical and aesthetic. It is also very special to be able to network with colleagues and industry between and around sessions. The highlight of the meeting is always the gala and this year was especially fun at the San Diego Zoo.' The new ASDS president is Dr. George


Hruza of Chesterfield, MO. Register for the 2015 ASDS annual


meeting to be held October 15–18 in Chicago, at: ASDS.net


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