Dermatologists specialize in treating skin diseases, but they can also provide noninvasive aesthetic procedures for patients. According to a new ASDS survey, the most popular procedures dermatologists conducted last year were:
To date, 2.06 million procedures have been performed using lasers, light, or other forms of energy.
Botox and other wrinkle-relaxing injections: 1.75 million
1.01 million cases of soft-tissue fillers (like Juvederm)
*Data from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s Survey of Dermatologic Procedures/PR Web
There are more than 2 million treatments that use lasers, lights, or other forms of energy, and one of them is laser hair removal. Services have increased by 27% over the past year, making it one of the fastest-growing treatments. The goal of laser hair removal is to permanently destroy the follicles responsible for hair growth.
Customer awareness of sagging skin, crow’s feet, and other facial wrinkles is on the rise. Other successful procedures offered by dermatologists to patients last year included Botox (1.75 million units) and dermal fillers (1.01 million units). Both can restore youthfulness to the skin of the face. When applied topically, Botox temporarily relaxes the muscles responsible for wrinkle formation, while dermal fillers assist restore volume to the skin (such as hollow cheeks or lips).
Skin cancer rates, meanwhile, have been rising steadily over the past few decades. Dermatologists are trained to treat and prevent skin conditions. Over the past decade, there has been a growth in the use of various alternatives to surgery. In today’s rushed world, patients simply don’t have the luxury of time for procedures that necessitate lengthy recoveries. There is no downtime associated with the rejuvenating effects of Botox, dermal fillers, or cosmetic laser treatments.
It’s common knowledge among dermatologists, but many aestheticians, cosmetologists, and aspiring dermatology professionals don’t know that they can do these nonsurgical cosmetic treatments as well. A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is typically required to enroll in a cosmetic laser training course in the United States.