title: Patient safety in procedural dermatology: Part II. Safety related to cosmetic procedures.
abstract: Cosmetic procedures are growing in popularity and are associated with unique risks. Considering potential complications and prioritizing patient safety will help practitioners improve outcomes of elective procedures. In part II of this continuing medical education article, we provide a comprehensive review of patient safety in cosmetic procedures, including medical and legal issues surrounding the supervision and training of physician extenders.
authors.affiliation: Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Margarita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lolis
authors.affiliation: Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, New York, New York. Electronic address: scott.w.dunbar@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Scott W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Dunbar
authors.affiliation: Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, New York, New York; Department of Dermatology, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey; Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Dermatology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey; Fordham Law School, New York, New York.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.affiliation: McFarland Clinic, Ames, Iowa.
authors.forename: Timothy J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; Department of Plastic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Deborah F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: MacFarlane
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D009498:Neurotoxins / Q000009:adverse effects; D061214:Patient Safety
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D009498:Neurotoxins
keywords: botulinum toxins; lasers, light, and radiofrequency devices; patient safety; physician extenders; soft tissue fillers