As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait

yes dermats are putting too much emphasis on cosmetology.There are reasons for this change.First and foremost it pays more to do botox.One botox procedure pays them equivaent of 20 consultations and repeated procedures brings more revenue. but clinical dermatology is ignored by most young dermatologists.Laser procedures also gives good returns and LASER companies are after such doctors. peels,microdermabrasion...

There is more to esthetics than just the use of   lasers and fillers...and a well trained plastic surgeon can give a far broader number of options to the patient than a  family physician or gynecologist If the derms want to do this skin rejuvenation....who is to treat rosacea,acne skin cancer and melanoma..... From an overall safety standpoint,the public is being put at risk by seeking...

without question, medicine has changed.  dermatologists and plastic surgeons can make considerably more money, and be paid in cash by catering to "cosmetic" patients.  No wonder fewer and fewer surgeons/dermatologists are interested in treating skin cancers, scars, lacerations etc.  Why get paid  25 cents on the dollar when you can get fee for service with patients interested in...

With excellent patient satisfaction, ease of use and excellent cash based reimbursement, there is a rapidly growing aesthetic & skin care business to dermatologic practice.  This has clearly impacted access to care by patients with skin disease in my area.  Perhaps a better question is why should we expect otherwise?

Skin care encompasses cosmetic procedures.  But those cosmetic procedures should not take priority over the medical conditions - especially since dermatologists are uniquely qualified to treat them.  I didn't go to medical school, a residency in medicine, and a fellowship in dermatology to be an aesthetician!  All dermatologists must prioritize and do what is BEST FOR THE PATIENT.

1. Dermatologists need to keep the basics in dermatology2. The net return on cosmetics is much better than the net return3. It is important to create a balance that gives an opportunity for dermatology patients while treating cosmetics.4.It may be that many dermatologists are still new in cosmetics.5. It is helpful to have the patients understand the the cosmetics is a progressive expertise from the...

 This article is important in that it describes a growing trend among dermatologists to offer a higher level of "customer service" for their cash paying cosmetic patients. This has contributed in a small way to the long waits for non cosmetic dermatology patients to be able to see a dermatologist. A larger cause of the long waits is the small number of dermatologists being trained, and many...

As a solo dermatologist who has been in practice for 34 years, I think some dermatologist have been forced to consecrate  on cosmetic issues of patients due to the low reimbursements of insurance companies.  I chose a different path in 1985.  I opted not to participate in managed care plans, my office runs on the old fashion fee for service principals.  Patients know they will...

Skin roughness, redness, and hyperpigmention are the 3 cosmetic uglies of the aging skin. Patients with skin problems do see facial plastic surgeons early and more serious problems are dealt with earlier.  Dry, scalely, hyperpigmented skin gives away the age quickly. Redness is often caused by a common inherited skin condition called acne rosacea

As insurance reimbursements decline, everyone suddenly thinks they're a cosmetic surgeon.