So who's the winner? 
After this morning’s session comparing Botox and Dysport, it seems that it’s not necessarily about “winning,”but how you play the game.
Because Dysport provides a different effect than its more established counterpart, Dr. Heidi Waldorf says that slight undertreatment might not be a bad idea. But it was Dr. Julie Ann Woodward’s slide that compared injection site patterns for the two products that fueled conversation in this, the first session of the morning. Fewer injection sites bode well for patients, but, on the flip, perhaps, complicate them for doctors.
For now, anyway.
What the speakers and audience participants made obvious this morning is that we’re seeing is an evolving trend where injection patterns are changing slowly to compensate for the newest toxin on the block.
Almost all of us voted today that we believe hydroquinones are both safe and effective. But, as demonstrated in presentations and conversation, it’s also clear that alternative skin lightening products have a place, whether for maintenance or as an alternative for patients who may have negative reactions to hydroquinones. The Obagi System is one option, which addresses hyperpigmentation and wrinkles, but says Dr. Jeanine Downie, keep an eye on up-and-coming peptide skin brightener Lumixyl.
Worry-free cyberspace profile on your holiday wish list? Great advice from Dr. Cheryl Burgess: Counter the odd negative review by encouraging your patients to give you a good review online.
Print or digital? In the debate about the best ways to communicate with your patients, the consensus seems to be go digital: it’s fast, easy to distribute, and you don’t have to pay for paper or postage. But don’t underestimate the power of print, says meeting attendee and communications expert Eliza Drewa, who reminds us that consumers/patients are inundated with electronic information daily. Perhaps there may be value in giving your (potential) patients a reason to step away from the screen and leisurely read a well-written, nicely designed piece at the end of the day.
Check back for those Top 10 product picks that had your pencils scribbling during the cosmeceutical presentations. We’ll get all the details for your reference.… See you tomorrow!
CSF
After this morning’s session comparing Botox and Dysport, it seems that it’s not necessarily about “winning,”but how you play the game.
Because Dysport provides a different effect than its more established counterpart, Dr. Heidi Waldorf says that slight undertreatment might not be a bad idea. But it was Dr. Julie Ann Woodward’s slide that compared injection site patterns for the two products that fueled conversation in this, the first session of the morning. Fewer injection sites bode well for patients, but, on the flip, perhaps, complicate them for doctors.
For now, anyway.
What the speakers and audience participants made obvious this morning is that we’re seeing is an evolving trend where injection patterns are changing slowly to compensate for the newest toxin on the block.
Almost all of us voted today that we believe hydroquinones are both safe and effective. But, as demonstrated in presentations and conversation, it’s also clear that alternative skin lightening products have a place, whether for maintenance or as an alternative for patients who may have negative reactions to hydroquinones. The Obagi System is one option, which addresses hyperpigmentation and wrinkles, but says Dr. Jeanine Downie, keep an eye on up-and-coming peptide skin brightener Lumixyl.
Worry-free cyberspace profile on your holiday wish list? Great advice from Dr. Cheryl Burgess: Counter the odd negative review by encouraging your patients to give you a good review online.
Print or digital? In the debate about the best ways to communicate with your patients, the consensus seems to be go digital: it’s fast, easy to distribute, and you don’t have to pay for paper or postage. But don’t underestimate the power of print, says meeting attendee and communications expert Eliza Drewa, who reminds us that consumers/patients are inundated with electronic information daily. Perhaps there may be value in giving your (potential) patients a reason to step away from the screen and leisurely read a well-written, nicely designed piece at the end of the day.
Check back for those Top 10 product picks that had your pencils scribbling during the cosmeceutical presentations. We’ll get all the details for your reference.… See you tomorrow!
CSF
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