Dr. Arndt explains what is prejuvenation
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Kenneth Arndt was the first to introduce and coin the term prejuvenation. Hear him explain what is prejuvenation and how he came up with the term.
Christopher Zachary: I want to ask you Ken about this new concept of prejuvenation. What is it? And how come you came up with this concept?
Dr. Kenneth Arndt: Well Chris, I’ve been seeing patients for a long time, and often people would come in and they say, “Is it too early to do something” or maybe a toxin or laser hair removal, or one thing or another. And I came to the conclusion that, there’s no “too early” to start, with some exceptions. But in any case, it became evident to me that if you do start some of these procedures earlier in life, then you don’t have to do them later. So a lot of what we see is rejuvenation… photo rejuvenation, laser rejuvenation, this rejuvenation, and they’re all kinds of products that are rejuvenating. So the thought came to me, “well, if you prejuvenate, that is to say you start early, then you don’t have to rejuvenate when you get older.” So if you start these things in your 20s, or 30s, with toxins, you don’t develop lines and wrinkles.
Christopher Zachary: Right.
Dr. Kenneth Arndt: So when you come in, in your 50s, and 60s, say “oh, I want to get rid of these things”; or if you start with a lot of these very benign non-invasive procedures, such as some of the lasers or fillers or mild things, even peels, that doesn’t matter. Most of the things we do, induce changes which last or bring about changes within the skin that are long lasting, even though the product itself may be gone.
As part of our philanthropy goals at SkinCare Physicians, we will be highlighting a product in our boutique a few times a year and donating a percent of the proceeds to a staff member’s favorite charitable organization.
Soliton, Inc. announced it has completed its first proof of concept clinical trial for the treatment of cellulite. SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Michael Kaminer is leading the study in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi of Capital Laser and Skin Care (with technology licensed from The University of Texas on behalf of the MD Anderson Cancer Center). The goal of the trial is to assess the safety and efficacy of Soliton’s new acoustic shockwave treatment in reducing the appearance of cellulite. The study is designed to evaluate results at both the 12-week and 26-week time-points following initial treatment. Stay tuned for more updates as the trial progresses!
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Thomas Rohrer co-directed the 2019 Resident Cosmetic Symposium in Dallas this past weekend for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). The meeting gathered dermatology residents from around the country to learn about the latest cosmetic procedures and prepare for real-world scenarios. Over 100 residents attended to be taught by leading ASDS experts. Dr. Rohrer spoke on botulinum toxins, lasers, fillers, and the concepts of beauty. He also gave a lecture on creating the best culture for an aesthetic practice and a talk on why dermatology residents should pursue a fellowship in dermatologic surgery. 
The field of injectable neurotoxins is evolving and growing. But the holy grail of these neuromodulators remains longer lasting results without sacrificing safety. SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Jeff Dover weighs in on the promising trial data of a new neuromodulator from Revance, RT2000, which effects lasted longer than other injectable neurotoxins currently available. A definite plus for many of our patients!
After 2.5 years as a valued member of our front desk team, Allison Spadafora is stepping up to a new position. She has recently transitioned to an aesthetician role with 
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Jeff Dover recorded his first podcast for ASLMS Light Talk series. He gives a clear overview of laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD); what types of devices and drugs are typically used, when to apply the agents, possible side effects, the potential of LADD and how it has changed our practice. 
SkinCare Physicians is excited to announce that current fellow, Dan Callaghan MD, was awarded the 2019 ASLMS Annual Conference: Best of Session Abstract Award – Scientific for work he has been doing for the last year along with former fellow Dr. Lauren Bonati, Dr. Murad Alam, and our own Dr. Jeffrey Dover. The abstract, entitled SOUND LEVELS AND SAFETY IN COSMETIC LASER SURGERY, is an example of great, innovative work. 
Fortunately, the team found that the vast majority of lasers used in clinical practice produce a sound level far below that which puts one at risk for noise induced hearing loss. The few lasers that do emit sound levels above that threshold would have to be used for an extended period of time throughout the day before there would be any concern of risk for hearing loss. Given the fact that these treatments are typically quick, it would be unusual for anyone to be using these lasers long enough to put patients at risk. So ultimately, patients and physicians alike should feel safe utilizing lasers of all type without concern for noise induced hearing loss, even in the absence of hearing protection.
It’s this time of the year when we welcome three new Fellows to SkinCare Physicians’ Teaching and Training program. Drs. Daniel Callaghan, Sara Hogan and Prasanthi Kandula will be with us for a year. During their twelve-month fellowship they will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, as well as laser medicine.