Absence of concentration congruity in six compounded polidocanol samples obtained for leg sclerotherapyRobert A Weiss
New Product Development, Merz Aesthetics, San Mateo, California, USA
Dermatol Surg 37:812-5. 2011
..Pharmaceutical-grade STS and hypertonic saline are available from manufacturers. Until 2010, POL was only available in the United States through compounding pharmacies...
Endovenous ablation of truncal veinsRobert A Weiss
Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
Semin Cutan Med Surg 24:193-9. 2005
..The purpose of this article is to review our experience and outline advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques available...
Monopolar radiofrequency facial tightening: a retrospective analysis of efficacy and safety in over 600 treatmentsRobert A Weiss
Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21030, USA
J Drugs Dermatol 5:707-12. 2006
..In order to establish the actual rate and degree of side effects in our clinical experience, a retrospective chart review was performed...
Prospective clinical evaluation of 1440-nm laser delivered by microarray for treatment of photoaging and scarsRobert A Weiss
Maryland Laser Skin and Vein Institute MDLSVI, Bethesda, MD, USA
J Drugs Dermatol 5:740-4. 2006
..This device utilizes a microarray of lenses delivering a 10-mm beam as hundreds of high-fluence beamlets interspersed with a relatively uniform low-fluence background irradiation...
Autologous cultured fibroblast injection for facial contour deformities: a prospective, placebo-controlled, Phase III clinical trialRobert A Weiss
Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Dermatol Surg 33:263-8. 2007
..Previous data indicate that injections of autologous fibroblasts increase collagen formation, accompanied by a concomitant increase in thickness and density of dermal collagen...
Hyaluronic acid fillers: a comprehensive reviewKaren L Beasley
Department of Dermatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Facial Plast Surg 25:86-94. 2009
..The popularity of hyaluronic acid specifically stems from its effectiveness, ease of administration, and safety profile...
Laser-assisted liposuction using a novel blend of lipid- and water-selective wavelengthsRobert A Weiss
Maryland Laser Skin and Vein Institute, Hunt Valley, MD21030, USA
Lasers Surg Med 41:760-6. 2009
..In this clinical study, we investigate whether additional safety and efficacy are achieved with a diode laser system that includes a novel 924 nm lipid-selective wavelength...
Intense pulsed light as a nonablative approach to photoagingMitchel P Goldman
La Jolla Spa MD, La Jolla, California, USA
Dermatol Surg 31:1179-87; discussion 1187. 2005
..To describe the introduction and use of intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat vascular and pigmented lesions comprising photorejuvenation and its use in photodynamic therapy...