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Article: Breakthrough treatments discussed at ASDS scientific meeting. (Dermatology Surgery News).(American Society for Dermatologic Surgery)(Brief Article)
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- Dermatology Nursing
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- February 1, 2003
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Dramatic advances in dermatologic surgery, ranging from new medical technologies to innovative cosmetic skin treatments, headlined the 29th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) in November 2002. The meeting is the largest and most comprehensive educational program devoted exclusively to therapeutic and cosmetic dermatologic surgery. Highlights of the scientific program included presentations on photodynamic therapy for precancers, Botox, and new acne treatments. A breakthrough treatment using radio frequency waves to lift and tighten facial skin without a scalpel ...