Dermatologic Surgery and Skin of Color
Description
This town hall-style webinar was held live on April 15, 2021. Panelists addressed the unique aspects of caring for skin of color (SOC) patients in a dermatologic surgery practice, including how to assess anatomy, examine signs of aging across ethnicities, elicit concerns conscientiously, have an understanding of varying aesthetic goals, and safely and effectively treat said concerns in SOC patients. Pearls of treatment and pitfalls to avoid were discussed, as well as marketing to a diverse patient population.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
This town hall-style webinar was held live on April 15, 2021. Panelists addressed the unique aspects of caring for skin of color (SOC) patients in a dermatologic surgery practice, including how to assess anatomy, examine signs of aging across ethnicities, elicit concerns conscientiously, have an understanding of varying aesthetic goals, and safely and effectively treat said concerns in SOC patients. Pearls of treatment and pitfalls to avoid were discussed, as well as marketing to a diverse patient population.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Develop strategies to effectively market their practice to SOC patients.
- Properly access SOC patients, including important aspects of anatomy.
- Effectively recognize different aspects of the aging face across ethnicities and address treatment of SOC patients from a cultural perspective.
- Maximize safety and efficacy of lasers, lights, and injectables on SOC.
Event Presenter(s)
Omer Ibrahim, MD
Moderator
Dr. Ibrahim is a board-certified dermatologist and currenty practices at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology in Chicago, Illinois.
Moderator
Dr. Ibrahim is a board-certified dermatologist and currenty practices at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology in Chicago, Illinois.
Nazanin Saedi, MD
Moderator
Dr. Saedi is a board-certified, fellowship trained cosmetic dermatologist. She practices at Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting and is the Department Co-Chair at the Laser and Aesthetics Surgery Center.
Moderator
Dr. Saedi is a board-certified, fellowship trained cosmetic dermatologist. She practices at Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting and is the Department Co-Chair at the Laser and Aesthetics Surgery Center.
Vivian Bucay, MD
Panelist
Dr. Bucay is a board-certified dermatologist in private practice since 1991. She also serves on the volunteer faculty as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Panelist
Dr. Bucay is a board-certified dermatologist in private practice since 1991. She also serves on the volunteer faculty as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Henry Chan, MD
Panelist
Dr. Chan is a specialist in dermatology. He is also currently the Honorary Clinical Professor of the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong and Honorary Consultant Dermatologist of Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong and Visiting Scientist (research staff) of the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
Panelist
Dr. Chan is a specialist in dermatology. He is also currently the Honorary Clinical Professor of the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong and Honorary Consultant Dermatologist of Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong and Visiting Scientist (research staff) of the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
Michelle Henry, MD
Panelist
Dr. Henry is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. She is currently a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College and practices Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and cosmetic surgery.
Panelist
Dr. Henry is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. She is currently a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College and practices Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and cosmetic surgery.
Kachiu Lee, MD
Panelist
Dr. Lee is a cosmetic dermatologist at Main Line Center for Laser Surgery in the Philadelphia area. She aslso serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Temple University, where she assists with resident and fellow teaching.
Panelist
Dr. Lee is a cosmetic dermatologist at Main Line Center for Laser Surgery in the Philadelphia area. She aslso serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Temple University, where she assists with resident and fellow teaching.
Kavita Mariwalla, MD
Panelist
Dr. Mariwalla is a board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. She is the founder of Mariwalla Dermatology in West Islip, NY, which has been nominated yearly for the "Best of Long Island" since its inception in 2012.
Panelist
Dr. Mariwalla is a board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. She is the founder of Mariwalla Dermatology in West Islip, NY, which has been nominated yearly for the "Best of Long Island" since its inception in 2012.
Neelam Vashi, MD
Panelist
Dr. Vashi is the Director of the Boston University Cosmetic and Laser Center, Founding Director of the Boston University Center for Ethnic Skin, and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Panelist
Dr. Vashi is the Director of the Boston University Cosmetic and Laser Center, Founding Director of the Boston University Center for Ethnic Skin, and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Duration
60 minutes
Credits
CME: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
60 minutes
Credits
CME: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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