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Google Glass technology can be useful as a hands-free camera/video recorder, as well as for live-streaming of techniques and approaches. And it can transmit live video to an in-office iPad so patients can view hard-to-reach areas or even watch their own surgical procedures, according to an abstract presented this weekend at the 2014 ASDS Annual Meeting.

Microwave-based technology designed to eliminate axillary hyperhidrosis - excessively sweaty armpits - turns out to be an effective treatment to remove unwanted armpit hair, according to an abstract released at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Careful preoperative photography, a 10-minute anesthetic rule and old-fashioned magnifying loupes are crucial to successful eyelid grafts, according to an expert who spoke Friday at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

If approved for use, sodium deoxycholate (ATX-101) will create a new market in terms of how we think about fat and facial aesthetics, Adam M. Rotunda, M.D., FACMS, a diplomate with the American Board of Dermatology told Dermatology Times at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery this weekend.

HIPAA-compliant online surveys are convenient, and the results help Todd Schlesinger, M.D., F.A.A.D., of the Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, identify areas that need improvement. Positive comments can be used as testimonials and increase the awareness of the services his practice offers, he told attendees at this weekend's 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Treatments for acne scars are improving rapidly, although complete fixes remain impossible and repairs require long-term treatment planning and management, according to a speaker Friday at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Greg Goodman, M.D., of The Dermatology Institute of Victoria in Australia, offered attendees tips and takeaways for treating scars.

“It works, it’s very natural, and so far it seems to be permanent with no side effects. It’s currently the benchmark treatment in our clinic,” Alastair Carruthers, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., a clinical professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, told attendees at the Leadership in Innovation Lecture during the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

A European study’s preliminary findings suggest that psoriasis treatments with Daivobet gel (calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate, LEO Pharma) result in significant improvement in disease severity and patient preference.

Responses to a recent survey indicate that the public’s perception of what dermatologists actually do falls significantly short of reality.

New research looking at the psychological impact from psoriasis reveals key themes about how the skin disease affects people’s identity and relationships.

A Pittsburgh-based national health insurance provider will be the first health insurer in the United States to cover teledermatology. Highmark will reimburse begin reimbursing for online services provided through DermatologistOnCall starting Jan. 1.

Laser treatments are rapidly becoming the standard of care for a wide variety of scars, according to an expert who spoke Thursday at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Supermodel-turned-super mogul, Kathy Ireland, urged attendees at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery to think of themselves as brands that must be promoted. She offered takeaways on what it means to be a brand and how to successfully manage your brand.

Lasers can be used in novel ways to treat skin conditions such as port wine stains, unwanted eyeliner tattoos and bruising, according to an expert who spoke Thursday at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Heidi Waldorf, M.D., director of Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City offered attendees at ASDS 2014 her office's best practices for keeping patients satisfied and staff happy.

Toxicity from some of today’s newer chemotherapeutic agents often emerges on the skin. Dermatologists play an important role in the management of these cutaneous effects and should work with oncologists to cure and prevent them, researchers say.

There is no cut-and-dried correct response to firing an employee charged with domestic abuse, but, there are a number of factors dermatologists should first take into consideration before taking any adverse employment actions against workers embroiled in domestic violence disputes.

How are fragrances made? Scented body lotions, soaps, and hair shampoos with smells that extend beyond the packaging seem very popular

How often do you go off-label when you use laser devices in your practice? Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 Laser Roundtable experts E. Victor Ross, M.D., Michael Gold, M.D., and David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., share their answers.

Grant Stevens, M.D., cautions the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 attendees to beware of copy cat devices on the market. David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., concurs.

In your practice, what is the one piece of technology you can’t live without and why? Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 Laser Roundtable experts Grant Stevens, M.D., Berry DiBernardo, M.D., Jason Pozner, M.D., David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., Michael Gold, M.D., Jill Waibel, M.D., A. Jay Burns, M.D., and E. Victor Ross, M.D., share their answers.

What is the one device you would recommend to someone just starting a practice? Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 Laser Roundtable experts E. Victor Ross, M.D., A. Jay Burns, M.D., Jill Waibel, M.D., Michael Gold, M.D., David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., Jason Pozner, M.D., Berry DiBernardo, M.D., and Grant Stevens, M.D., share their answers.

When it comes to laser devices, what devices would you buy today and what would you throw away? Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 Laser Roundtable experts E. Victor Ross, M.D., A. Jay Burns, M.D., Jill Waibel, M.D., Michael Gold, M.D., David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., Jason Pozner, M.D., and Berry DiBernardo, M.D., share their answers.

Can you set realistic expectations for patients undergoing laser skin tightening? Laser Roundtable panelists Michael Gold, M.D., Jill Waibel, M.D., and A. Jay Burns, M.D., share their answers at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014.

In your practice, what’s the one piece of technology in which the ROI doesn’t work? Laser Roundtable panelists Jill Waibel, M.D., A. Jay Burns, M.D., Michael Gold, M.D., Jason Pozner, M.D., and Berry DiBernardo, M.D., share their answers at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014.

In your opinion, what have been the most important technological advances in the last 10 years and why? Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 Laser Roundtable experts Grant Stevens, M.D., Berry DiBernardo, M.D., Jason Pozner, M.D., David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., Michael Gold, M.D., Jill Waibel, M.D., A. Jay Burns, M.D. and E. Victor Ross, M.D., share their answers.

Have over-the-counter devices reduced the number of laser procedures you perform? Laser Roundtable panel members Michael Gold, M.D., and Barry DiBernardo, M.D., answer at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 meeting.

Are lasers and light devices overhyped? Laser Roundtable panel members Barry DiBernardo, M.D., E. Victor Ross, M.D., Jill Waibel, M.D., and Renalto Saltz, M.D., answer at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014 meeting.

Does your medical liability insurance increase when you incorporate laser procedures in practice? David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., offers his legal expertise during the Laser Roundtable at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014. Michael Gold, M.D., asks about the legal benefits of patients signing waivers for at-home device treatments.

Is it ethical to have a non-physician deliver laser/light treatment to patients at the same price? David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., and A. Jay Burns, M.D., call this topic into question at the Laser Roundtable during Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2014.