IMCAS Wrap-Up

I have co-directed the IMCAS for a decade and this was the most exciting ever. Among the 3,500 attendees were cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons and a variety of other physicians interested in cosmetic and anti-aging medicine. Much of the newer skin cosmetic techniques are presented at this meeting before they become available in the US. For example there were a variety of new wrinkle fillers discussed at IMCAS that are not yet sold in the US. This will soon change.

Currently we have great wrinkle fillers in the US . These include Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Evolence and Sculptra. Soon we will have new fillers. These include Novielle, Voluma and Revanesse (see generic stock photo below).


Novielle represents a group of wrinkle fillers that contain a unique gel polymer. This material is currently undergoing FDA evaluations at several centers, including our New Jersey and Boca Raton, FL offices.

Voluma contains hyaluronic acid, the same wrinkle filler material contained in Restylane and Juvederm. However, the material in Voluma is thicker and will be used for facial sculpturing – an attempt to expand the concept of the liquid facelift.

Finally, Revanesse is another hyaluronic acid now available in both Europe and Canada. All these substances will help to continue the development of non-invasive, non-surgical medicine.

David J. Goldberg, MD
Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center
Boca Raton, FL

Jason Pozner MD
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center
Boca Raton, FL