Cosmetic Dermatologists
With the popularity of Botox and other cosmetic treatments increasing in recent years, cosmetic dermatologists have experienced a huge increase in demand for their services. Cosmetic dermatologists are dermatologists that have chosen to focus the majority of their efforts on cosmetic procedures.
Dermatology is a large branch of medicine that deals with the skin and appendages. Most people think of dermatologists that remove moles or warts and treat acne. Cosmetic dermatology has been an important part of this field of medicine for a long time.
Cosmetic dermatologists have been the primary innovators in this branch of medicine for at least a century. Throughout the twentieth century, cosmetic dermatologists employed dermabrasion as a means of improving scarring from acne in a person’s teenage years. In addition, they frequently used fat micro transfer to fill in cutaneous defects, such as removed moles or freckles.
Typically, dermatologists specializing in cosmetic dermatology use non-invasive procedures to reverse the signs or effects of aging. Botox is the current method of choice for removing wrinkles without surgery. It has been popular in the United States since it was approved by the FDA. It has been approved for the treatment of wrinkles and is used to minimize common wrinkles, such as frown lines and crow’s feet.
Other items used by dermatologists include fillers. Fillers are designed to “fill in” lines on the face and to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Some brand name fillers include:
- Restylane
- Perlane
- Juvederm
- Radiesse
- Cosmoplast
In addition to their pioneering of dermabrasion, cosmetic dermatologists have also pioneered energy-based skin treatments including lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL), radiofrequency, infrared light, and photodynamic treatments.
Contact a Houston Medical Spa
For more information on the services offered by cosmetic dermatologists or to schedule a procedure, contact Houston medical spa Dermagenix at 713-662-3376.
