Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists 8th Annual Meeting Call for Speakers - Due Sept. 15th
from SDSS
 SDSS’s goal is to provide attendees with quality, timely education to better manage their business and professional growth,
while also providing official continuing education.
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Exhibitor Spotlight
SDSS Thanks the Following for Exhibiting at the 7th Annual Meeting
PIERRE FABRE DERMO COSMETIQUE USA
from SDSS
A global leader in dermatological skincare including brands Eau Thermale Avene, based on hydrotherapy, dedicated to sensitive skin; and Glytone®, offering the highest level of free glycolic acid through a systematic approach for skin rejuvenation and optimal skin health. More
Medical Spa Definition
from NCEA
A medical spa is a facility that during all hours of business shall operate under the on-site supervision of a licensed health care professional operating within their scope of practice, with a staff that operates within their scope of practice as defined by their individual licensing board if licensure is required. The facility may offer traditional, complimentary, and alternative health practices and treatments in a spa-like setting. More
Murad Educators Complete NCEA Certification
from Business Wire
Murad, Inc. announced today that all of its Professional Division Educators have completed the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA) training and have passed the national exam for certification. As NCEA Certified Professionals, the Murad Education Team has shown mastery of the Scientific Concepts of Sanitation and Infection Control Procedures, Advanced Knowledge of Skin Physiology, Skin Conditions and Disorders, Chemistry of Cosmetic Ingredients, Dermatologic and Plastic Surgical Terms, and Advanced Facial and Body Treatments. Team members have also established theoretical understanding of Electricity and the Use of Various Electrical Equipment within the esthetic scope of practice. More
The Latest Options In Dermal Fillers
from Forbes
Twenty years ago, if you wanted to get rid of wrinkly, sagging skin, there was basically one way to do it--going under the knife for a face-lift. But today, a range of dermal fillers can be injected into those crow's feet, marionette lines, thinning lips and furrows between the brows, taking years off the face--and all can be done during your lunch hour, with no invasive surgery and little recovery time. More
New, Better, Less Downtime: Does All this Sound Familiar?
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Last week, Dr. Joseph Niamtu picked up a respected laser journal and saw two well-written articles detailing nine cases of significant complications — any of which, in a given situation, could trigger the volatile combination of a litigious patient and a welcoming plaintiff attorney. With the advent of fractional laser resurfacing and the related hype by both industry and clinicians, most seasoned laser practitioners have been waiting for the first wave of complication reports.
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Actinic Keratoses Have Intermittent Expression
from Dermatology Times
Actinic keratoses (AKs) present with intermittent expression, even in patients with extensive damage, according to an 11-month study presented at the recent Society for Investigative Dermatology meeting. More
Today's Swirling Midface Cosmetic Controversy-Liquid Facelifts
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
The "Liquid Facelift" is a term with huge appeal to today's cosmetic surgery candidate, with the promise of instantly improving the appearance of lines, wrinkles and sagging skin — without surgery — coming from every source that recommends injectable dermal filler technology. While these minimally invasive treatments are touted for their ability to "refill" the face's lost volume, some aesthetic practitioners fear there is the possibility of a misconstrued perception by some patients that these dermal fillers can lift the skin and soft tissue.
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 Tick Tock, Stop the Clock
Getting Pretty On Your Lunch Hour (Includes contribution from Susanne S. Warfield)
It's nice to know that even in times of economic downturn, there are things we can do to enhance our beauty.
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Susanne S. Warfield, President/CEO of Paramedical Consultants, Inc. and the PCI Publishing division publishes the PCI Journal™, The Medical Journal for Skin Care Professionals© (www.PCIJournal.com) Official Journal of the Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists and the Organ of the Medical Spa Society. She is the leading expert on the business, legal and liability issues that affect physician and esthetician relationships working in a medical or spa setting. More
