Cosmetic Dermatology Thrives in Spite of Economy
Executive Summary
While other medical device sectors, such as orthopedics and invasive plastic surgery, experienced a downturn in elective procedures in 2009, cosmetic dermatology procedures--including Botox and facial filler injections--continue on their upward trend. This fact was emphasized by the record attendance at the American Academy of Dermatology summer meeting held in Chicago in August 2010.
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