The Sturge-Weber Foundation Honors Dr. David J. Goldberg

The Sturge-Weber Foundation honored Dr. David Goldberg with one of the industry’s highest awards at a tribute dinner held in Miami on March 05, 2010. As our regular readers know, Dr. Goldberg is a pioneer in the field of dermatology and director of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey.

According to Karen Ball, President of the Sturge-Weber Foundation, “Each year, the Sturge-Weber Foundation singles out one outstanding leader in dermatology to receive what has become one of the highest accolades that can be achieved in our field. Dr. Goldberg is one of the true pioneers in dermatology, who has worked tirelessly to bring cutting edge technologies, innovative techniques and promising new treatments to the practice of medical and cosmetic dermatology. His work with skin lasers is unparalleled, and he is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading dermatologists. We are extremely pleased to honor him at our annual dinner.”

Dr. Goldberg is world-renowned for his innovative work with skin lasers, cosmetic dermatology and facial rejuvenation techniques. The Sturge-Weber Foundation honor is another in a long list of awards and honors received by him. He was the first recipient of the prestigious Leon Goldman award, named after the founder of laser surgery. In addition, he was named one of the top ten laser surgeons in the United States by Self magazine; one of the best doctors in America by both Woodward/White, Inc. and Doctors Inc.; and one of the best dermatologists in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly. A prolific author who has contributed to more than 10 academic textbooks and 125 papers, Dr. Goldberg also serves as a clinical professor and Director of Laser Research at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.

Dr. Goldberg said, “I am extremely humbled to be named the Sturge-Weber Foundation honoree this year. The Foundation has accomplished so much in their mission to improve the quality of life for people with port wine stain birthmarks and associated conditions. I look forward to continuing to contribute to finding new treatments that can bring hope and relief to patients and their families.”

I'm proud to be a business partner, friend and colleague of David Goldberg, and am delighted to share his award with our readers.

Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton

The future of facial fillers, the Liquid Facelift, and the latest facial rejuvenation techniques

Demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatments continues to increase dramatically as a new generation of facial fillers and liquid facelift techniques promises better results in the battle against aging, while avoiding the risks inherent in facial plastic surgery. While hyaluronic acid fillers have earned an excellent track record for safety and effectiveness in treating fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nose and mouth, there are exciting new volumizers in the pipeline that are able to accomplish large-scale facial sculpturing without surgery.

Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™, a long-lasting hyaluronic acid volumizer that has been widely available in Europe over the last 2 years, is currently undergoing FDA studies in the United States. It is hoped that this product will be available in 2011. VOLUMA™ works to restore fuller, softer, and more youthful contours to the face by replacing lost volume in the cheeks, chin and cheekbones. VOLUMA™ provides smooth, natural-looking results that have been shown, in European studies, to last up to 18 months.

Belotero® is another hyaluronic acid material that is expected to be FDA approved in 2010.

The proliferation of facial filler and volumizer products available today is both a blessing and a challenge for people seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation. With such a wide range of treatment choices available, it can be difficult for patients to know how to choose the treatment that’s best for them. A qualified, experienced physician can help you navigate the facial filler landscape and choose a treatment best suited to achieve your specific goals.

The 34^th Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar, sponsored by the Skin Disease Education Foundation (SDEF), brings together the world’s leading dermatologists to discuss current challenges and future directions in the field of dermatology. For further information about the SDEF, visit www.sdefderm.com.

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