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Evaluating the Cosmetic Patient: Understanding which Patients Benefit from Minimally Invasive Procedures versus Those that Require Surgery or Lifting Procedures

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Cosmetic consultations are rising steadily, and the armamentarium available to the treating physician varies widely from minimally invasive procedures to invasive surgery. Due to the diverse age ranges and varied aesthetic presentations of patients, no single approach is possible or suited for everyone. When choosing a particular procedure, a number of factors are taken into consideration such as the age of the patient, expectations, degree and duration of the expected outcome, cost, and overall experience of the treating physician. In this article, the face and neck areas have been divided into three zones and the discussion focuses on the treatment options available, highlighting in particular the scenarios in which surgical intervention is recommended versus non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures.

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Firas Al-Niaimi declares that he has no conflict of interest.

Jason D. Bloom has received compensation from Pharmaceutical Project Solutions, Inc., Merz Aesthetics, and Galderma for service as a consultant; has received honoraria from Merz Aesthetics and Galderma for service as a trainer; and has received payment for service on speakers’ bureaus from Merz Aesthetics, Galderma, Solta Medical, Inc., ThermiAesthetics, and Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.

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  1. Dermatologic Surgery and Lasers, Sk;n Clinics London, Harley Street 144, London, W1G 7LD, UK

    Firas Al-Niaimi

  2. Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Main Line Center for Laser Surgery, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 200, Ardmore, PA, 19003, USA

    Jason D. Bloom

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Al-Niaimi is a Consultant in Dermatologic Surgery and Lasers, Sk;n Clinics London, and holds a MSc, MRCP and EBDV.

Bloom is Director of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Main Line Center for Laser Surgery and holds a MD.

This article is part of the Topical Collection on Cosmetic Dermatology

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Al-Niaimi, F., Bloom, J.D. Evaluating the Cosmetic Patient: Understanding which Patients Benefit from Minimally Invasive Procedures versus Those that Require Surgery or Lifting Procedures. Curr Derm Rep 4, 49–55 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-015-0101-x

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