SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Robin Travers talked to Boston 25 Morning News about the effect of high-energy visible or “HEV” light from screens and devices on the aging process of the skin. Dr. Travers shares what is known about this light now, and a few ways we can protect ourselves. The average American looks at their phone 46 times a day, and that number doubles for millennials! Over-exposure to screen light may be prematurely aging our skin. Watch her interview.
ASLMS 2017: An inspiring conference
Last weekend, many doctors from SkinCare Physicians participated to the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Annual Conference, Laser 2017, in San Diego, California. They were Drs. Arndt, Dover, Kaminer, Morton, Sikora, and Rohrer, our three fellows Drs. Ibrahim, Haimovic and Lee, and our research staff, Kathleen Petrell, Joanna Depina and Sarah Ionta. Most participated as directors and faculty in courses and plenary sessions, research presentations and scientific advisory board meetings.
Examples of topics addressed by SkinCare Physicians’ dermatologists included:
Non-invasive body contouring.
Neck tightening & submandibular fat reduction
Combo of fractional lasers and drugs for rejuvenation.
Attracting patients and keeping them.
Accelerated tattoo removal facilitated with acoustic wave device.
Top 10 laser/light/energy complications.
Laser pearls.
Among those who played a prominent part at Laser 2017, were an incredible number of former SkinCare Physicians Fellows many of whom are shown in the photos. These dermatologists were trained at SkinCare Physicians and now practice throughout the US.
This year, Dr. Jeffrey Dover also received a Presidential Citation in appreciation of his fundraising leadership, which allowed enhancements to the 2017 program and scholarship funding for ASLMS members in need.
SkinCare Physicians’ RNs present miraDry project
SkinCare Physicians’ registered nurses (RN), Colleen Gaffney, Sheila Taldon and Stefania Ruscito presented the results from their miraDry Quality Improvement Project at the Dermatology Nurses Association’s 2017 Annual Convention in Orlando. Our three RNs are trained in the use of miraDry, a treatment for excessive underarm sweating, also called axillary hyperhidrosis. Their goal was to study patient satisfaction with and effectiveness of the miraDry non-invasive procedure. Congratulations to our talented nurses!
Dr. Nicole Lee presents trial results of new therapy for Keratosis Pilaris
Congratulations to SkinCare Physicians’ Fellow, Nicole Lee, whose late breaking research abstract was one the 40 selected, out of 180 submissions, to be presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2017 annual meeting! She shared the clinical trial results of a novel topical therapy with Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria for Keratosis Pilaris. Keratosis Pilaris is a common and harmless condition which appears as tiny bumps on the skin. The clinical trial was a collaboration between SkinCare Physicians and AOBiome, the company behind the new treatment. Here she is with Spiros Jamas just before her presentation at AAD last week in Florida.
Dr. Kaminer’s eHealth Radio interview on Cellfina for cellulite
Last week, Skincare Physicians’ Dr. Michael Kaminer was the guest of Eric Michaels on eHealth Radio and the Dermatology Channel. He discussed Cellfina, a treatment for cellulite, and answered the following:
What is cellulite?
How can cellulite be treated?
Who is the ideal candidate for Cellfina?
How does Cellfina work?
Based on the patients treated, how long does it take to see results after the Cellfina treatment?
How long will the Cellfina results last?
Listen to or read the interview:
Presenter: This is the eHealth Radio Network, your source for health advice on demand. And now your host, Eric Michaels. EM: This is Eric Michaels, and once again you have tuned into the eHealth Radio Network and the Dermatology Channel. Don’t forget we’re also streaming on demand 24/7 on TuneIn Radio and the TuneIn Radio app for your listening convenience. Today we are speaking with Boston-based cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michael Kaminer, to talk on cellulite and how to treat it. Dr. Kaminer, a pleasure to have you with us today on the show. MSK: Eric, thanks for having me. EM: You’re welcome. So, for starters, tell our listening audience what is cellulite? MSK: You know, it’s an interesting question, because I think our definition is changing. There’s probably two ways to define it. One is what do we all see when we look at cellulite, and I think everybody knows what it is. It’s sort of that rippled or bumpy or dimpled appearance that almost exclusively women have on the backside, and back of the thighs. But what’s been interesting is what we’ve learned about what’s going on underneath the skin, which is I think, redefining what causes cellulite, and therefore, in the end, how we treat it. EM: And Dr. Kaminer how can cellulite be treated? MSK: Well, for years, it’s been troubling, right? Women have been using all sorts of over-the-counter and topical and massage-based treatments. And those treatments have been stubborn. And I think women have been frustrated. Interesting data shows that most people can get about 10 to 20% improvement that’s temporary, and last about a month or two. And the reason why we believe that’s the case is previous treatments targeted the fat, which is what we thought was the cause of cellulite. And when we developed this new technology called Cellfina, what we decided to do was go at the other target that may be caused cellulite, which are what are called fiber septae or collagen bands that are underneath the skin. And we designed experiments that in the end proved that these little collagen bands, these fiber septae, they literally pull down the surface of the skin and create that dimpled appearance sort of like what would happen with a button and a mattress. And so by treating those fiber septae, rather than the fat, we are now able to treat the root cause of cellulite. And in addition, the other benefit is the results are very long lasting in terms of years. EM: And who is the ideal candidate for Cellfina? MSK: Typically, the patients that do best are on the younger side, so 20s to 30s with just a few either cellulite dimples on the backside, or little linear ridges or dimples on the outer or sides of the thighs. But which now we have learned that we can treat a lot more extensive assignment we can also treat women well into their 40s and 50s. So the sort of rule of thumb is if you have less than you have great skin tone, you’ll do spectacularly. But if your skin is you know maybe not doing as well as it used to be or you tend to have a little bit more cellulite, we can still treat those women effectively. And the data is really compelling 99% of the people that we treat with Cellfina will get a noticeable benefit. And the FDA has recently cleared this technology for at least three years. And in my personal experience. I think these results last even longer on the orders of five years or more. EM: And that is certainly good news. Today we are joined by dermatologist Dr. Michael S. Kaminer MD, a known leader, innovator and talented skin cancer and cosmetic surgeon in the Boston area. He is also one of the three founding partners of SkinCare Physicians here on eHealth Radio’s Dermatology Channel, a part of the eHealth Radio Network. Now, Dr. Kaminer, taking it a little further, how does Cellfina actually work? MSK: Well, when we made these little discoveries in the beginning, which turned out to be somewhat bigger than we thought, we found that these little collagen bands, these fiber septae that are under the skin and everybody has them. What’s interesting is women develop these basically, in utero, men do not. And these little fibers band as women go through puberty start to become more pronounced. And when they get sort of to their mature stage, late teens into the 20s, and 30s, they pull down on the surface of the skin. What Cellfina does, is use this tiny little tool that goes under the skin, after we put just a drop of local anesthesia in, and the tool when it gets under the skin enables to release that fiber band that’s pulling on the under surface of the skin, sort of like a rope pulling down under the skin. And this little tool simply releases the rope that allows the skin to float back up. And the result is a smooth appearance. So the procedure is relatively simple. And I think that’s one of the things that we know in medicine is if you can come up with something that’s a simple concept, in the end, patients will benefit pretty quickly and importantly with Cellfina, very predictably. EM: Also, based on the patients that you have treated, how long does it take to see results after the Cellfina treatment? MSK: You know, amazingly some of our patients say that they see results as soon as three or four days out from treatment that’s somewhat unusual. The average patient about three to four weeks out really starts to see that the cellulite has improved. And again, the statistics are somewhat staggering for a new technique. I get 99% of the women that we treat, will get a benefit. When I asked my patients on a 1 to 10 scale, what, what’s the quality of the benefit, 10 being the most you can hope for, the average patient says it’s about an 8 or 9, and that 8 or 9 usually comes by one to three months after the procedure. So again, 99% of people will benefit. The results are pretty compelling in terms of the quality of the result. And by three months, just about everybody seeing benefit, and interestingly, those results seem to get better over the course of a full year. And so our patients for the year out are even better than they were even a couple months out. EM: Excellent. And how long will the Cellfina results last? MSK: Yeah, that seems to be the next big question we’re going to answer. We know based on what the FDA has cleared that it lasts at least three years. So, the quality of the result that we get with Cellfina, the treatment of cellulite, maintains its level of improvement and the quality of improvement for at least three years. And again, is that 99% of patients will see a benefit. Interestingly, of those, 96% at three years still feel that they still have the same amount of result. Now I’ve been treating people in my practice for as long as seven years when we did the research, seven eight years. And we feel that these patients are still maintaining the results. So officially from the FDA three years, unofficially in practice probably six or seven, and it’s likely going to be longer. I think we just have to wait and see. EM: Interesting information Dr. Kaminer and very informative and we really appreciate your covering cellulite and how to treat it. Where can our listeners find your practice online and how could they be in touch? MSK: Well, there’s two ways I can appreciate you having me on: one is at my practice’s website, which is SkinCarePhysicians.net. And if people want to find out more about cellulite and Cellfina they can go to the company’s website, which is Cellfina.com. EM: Easy enough. Well, Dr. Kaminer we certainly have appreciated you’re joining us here today on eHealth radio and have a great rest of your day. MSK: Thanks Eric, you too. EM: We have been speaking with dermatologist Dr. Michael S. Kaminer MD, a known leader innovator and talented skin cancer and cosmetic surgeon located in the Boston area. He is one of the three founding partners of SkinCare Physicians and the website of reference and for contact it’s Cellfina.com. And this has been alright Michael and you’ve been listening to eHealth Radio in the Dermatology Channel, a part of the eHealth Radio Network and we do thank you for listening. And until next time, enjoy. Presenter: Thanks for tuning in to the eHealth Radio Network. 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Drs. Sikora and Kaminer lectured at Hawaii Dermatology Seminar
SkinCare Physicians’ Drs. Brooke Sikora and Michael Kaminer attended the 41st Hawaii Dermatology Seminar organized by the Skin Disease Education Foundation, where they lectured on various fascinating dermatology topics.
Dr. Sikora gave terrific talks and expert advice on Botox and how to successfully incorporate cosmeceuticals into practice.
Dr. Kaminer, who was the co-chair of the Aesthetic and Procedural Dermatology sessions, participated to a great panel on pearls from the masters-fillers & toxins cases, skillfully moderated a live filler injection session, and gave a captivating talk on the latest tattoo treatments. More on the conference
Our aesthetician loves SkinMedica Retinol Complex
Meredith, one of SkinCare Physicians’ aestheticians, highly recommends to all her clients that they use a retinol in their beauty regimen. As part of our product video series, she shares her favorite retinol product: SkinMedica Retinol Complex. Her video reveals why she loves this unique retinol.
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Thomas Rohrer becomes President of the ASDS
Dr. Rohrer with his wife at ASDS President’s dinner
SkinCare Physicians is very proud to announce that Dr. Thomas Rohrer was inaugurated President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Founded in 1970, the ASDS and its nearly 6,100 members are at the forefront of the development of dermatologic surgery for skin cancer – Mohs’ micrographic surgery and reconstruction – and are pioneers in the field. These dermatologic surgeons are also recognized as leaders in the field of cosmetic and medically necessary skin surgery.
ASDS members not only lead the field of specialists in the treatment of skin cancer, but many also are involved in the clinical studies that bring popular anti-aging treatments to the forefront. Their work has helped create and enhance many of the devices that tighten skin and remove blemishes, hair and fat. Dermatologic surgeons also are experts in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed to taking steps to minimize the life-threatening effects of this disease.
Dr. Rohrer’s long-standing relationship with the society, and his role in advancing the specialty of dermatologic surgery, particularly Mohs’ microscopically controlled surgery and reconstruction, have earned him a reputation as a leader in his field. “I will passionately fight for strong advocacy for all aspects of dermatology and dermatologic surgery on both the national and state level,” Dr. Rohrer said. “We must align with other organizations both within and outside of dermatology. We will be far more successful being proactive than reactive.”
Along with three of his colleagues, Dr. Rohrer oversees SkinCare Physicians’ Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship program which is accredited by the ASDS. He also trains one fellow more extensively in Mohs surgery under the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship program which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Dr. Rohrer is the second SkinCare Physicians’ dermatologist after Dr. Jeffrey Dover to lead the ASDS.
SkinCare Physicians’ fellow receives Fredric S. Brandt Research Grant
November 28, 2016
SkinCare Physicians is very proud to announce that Dr. Omer Ibrahim is the recipient of this year’s American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Fredric S. Brandt Grant. Funded in memory of ASDS member and cosmetic dermatology pioneer Fredric S. Brandt, MD, the Innovations in Aesthetics Fellowship Fund promotes and supports the career development of junior cosmetic dermatologic surgeon-scientists focused on cosmetic treatments and patient care. Dr. Ibrahim is one of the three fellows currently enrolled in SkinCare Physicians’ ASDS-accredited Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Training Program, under the direction of Drs. Arndt, Dover, Kaminer and Rohrer.
Dr. Ibrahim will use his grant to further advance research on the treatment of upper lip wrinkles, also known as smokers lines, which affect mainly women and are among the most stubborn and difficult-to-improve facial wrinkles. He will conduct his clinical study on 10 to 15 subjects using the Fraxel Re:pair carbon dioxide laser and topical poly-L-lactic acid at SkinCare Research near Boston. Drs. Arndt and Dover happily volunteered to mentor Dr. Ibrahim during this very exciting research study.
Congratulations Dr. Ibrahim!
Meet Dr. Adele Haimovic, our Mohs Surgery Fellow
Dr. Adele Haimovic showing some Boston pride
Born and raised in New York, Dr. Adele Haimovic moved to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree. After college, she returned to New York where she completed her medical education and her dermatology residency at New York University. Adele made her way to Boston and joined our team as the Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow at SkinCare Physicians. Outside of work you’ll find Adele enjoying new restaurants, taking spinning classes, travelling with friends and family, or showing some Boston pride!
Last weekend, many doctors from SkinCare Physicians participated to the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Annual Conference, Laser 2017, in San Diego, California. They were Drs. Arndt, Dover, Kaminer, Morton, Sikora, and Rohrer, our three fellows Drs. Ibrahim, Haimovic and Lee, and our research staff, Kathleen Petrell, Joanna Depina and Sarah Ionta. Most participated as directors and faculty in courses and plenary sessions, research presentations and scientific advisory board meetings.
Congratulations to SkinCare Physicians’ Fellow, Nicole Lee, whose late breaking research abstract was one the 40 selected, out of 180 submissions, to be presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2017 annual meeting! She shared the clinical trial results of a novel topical therapy with Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria for Keratosis Pilaris. Keratosis Pilaris is a common and harmless condition which appears as tiny bumps on the skin. The clinical trial was a collaboration between SkinCare Physicians and AOBiome, the company behind the new treatment. Here she is with Spiros Jamas just before her presentation at AAD last week in Florida.
SkinCare Physicians’ Drs. Brooke Sikora and Michael Kaminer attended the 41st Hawaii Dermatology Seminar organized by the Skin Disease Education Foundation, where they lectured on various fascinating dermatology topics.
November 28, 2016