American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)Articles & NewsSkin CareConsumer "Sunxiety" Grows as ASDS & Others Urge Skin Cancer Call to Action RenewedA recent survey revealed consumer's growing "sunxiety" and willingness to wear sun protection, while the ASDS and others urge the renewal of a skin cancer call to action by US Surgeon General.NewsBotox Pioneer: Honoring Dr. Alastair Carruthers' Legacy in AestheticsDr. Alastair Carruthers, pioneer in the field of cosmetic dermatologic surgery, leaves behind a legacy of innovation and leadership after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.Event Coverage4 Major Highlights of the ASDS 2023 Annual Meeting!MedEsthetics attended this year’s annual American Society for Dermatologic Surgery conference and we are excited to share some highlights from ASDS 2023!PollsTop 5 Educational Social Media Resources [Survey Results]According to 51% of readers, the most beneficial social media content is product and treatment news/trends, with practice & medspa business education in second place at 39%! Here are five top educational social media resources.NewsMedSpa Surveys Indicate a Need for Increased Regulation on Cosmetic Medical ProceduresStudies in Dermatologic Surgery on medspa procedures and patient perceptions found that there is a lack of medical supervision when conducting cosmetic medical procedures.Skin CareDermatologists Have the Most Influence on Patient's Decisions for Cosmetic Procedures: ASDS SurveyASDS' 2023 Consumer Survey also found that dermatologists were the most-desired physicians in nine procedural categories, including PRP injections, microneedling and laser tattoo removal.
