“We know from studies published in our literature that the use of intense-pulsed light sources (IPLs) done yearly over time can improve skin quality and skin health. We also know that the use of some of the newer radio frequency needling pins and needles are having dramatic changes with our patient’s skin quality, both wrinkles and scars. And fractional lasers--both CO2 and the new pico lasers--are having major impacts on skin health,” says Dr. Gold, who spoke on energy-based devices, absorbable sutures and skincare during the 2017 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla.

Absorbable lifting and contouring sutures make up a new and emerging area in cosmetic age management, he says.
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