Joel Schlessinger M.D.

In Joel Schlessinger MD’s recent article, “The Paring Down of Dermatology,” published in the September 2012 issue of Practical Dermatology, Dr. Schlessinger addresses the move toward a consolidation in the field of dermatology. Not only have dermatology practices been purchased by larger groups and hospitals, but many family-owned or smaller pharmaceutical companies have been purchased […]

Joel Schlessinger MD recently wrote an article for Practical Dermatology titled “Medical Meets Cosmetic in Dermatology.” In this article, he explains the correlation between cosmetic and medical elements when practicing dermatology. Recent graduates are looking to practice a mixture of cosmetic and general dermatology while existing practitioners are adapting new procedures into their practice that […]

Dr. Joel Schlessinger recently wrote an article for Practical Dermatology called “Neurotoxin Tips for Beginners and Advanced Users.” In this article, he discusses many tips that dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons can use in their own practices to hone the craft of neurotoxin injections. Neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are commonly used in many cosmetic […]

Joel Schlessinger MD administered a study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of using ultrasound devices for treatment in noninvasive body sculpting. The article, “Randomized sham-controlled trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a high-intensity focused ultrasound device for noninvasive body sculpting,” was published in the July 2011 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. High-intensity […]

Dr. Joel Schlessinger, along with his son Daniel and his father Bernard, conducted a study on the demographics of cosmetic surgery patients. “Prospective Demographic Study of Cosmetic Surgery Patients” was published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology in November 2010. As a board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Joel Schlessinger sought to […]