Who Are the Pioneers? A Critical Analysis of Innovation and Expertise in Cutaneous Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive Cosmetic and Surgical Procedures

    February 2016 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Haider Khan Bangash, Daniel B. Eisen, April W. Armstrong, Andrew A. Nelson, H. Ray Jalian, Murad Alam, Mathew M. Avram, Omar A. Ibrahimi
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    Studysummary This study concluded that dermatology has made the most significant contributions to noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, while other specialties have also provided important literature in this field. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    The document from 2016 critically analyzed the contributions of medical specialties to noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic and surgical procedures, using citation scores from the Thomson Reuters Web of Science Database. Dermatology was found to be the leading specialty in the development of various treatments such as botulinum toxin for rhytides, injectable fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, and noninvasive body contouring. Plastic surgery made the greatest contributions to hair transplantation and liposuction, with citation scores of 500.33 and 2,078 respectively. Neurology led in botulinum toxin treatments for hyperhidrosis, and vascular surgery in sclerotherapy. The study emphasized the pioneering role of dermatologists in these procedures and the importance of recognizing their expertise for patient safety and outcomes, while also acknowledging the contributions of other specialties.
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