Dr Kerri Purdy speaks with Dr Sam Hanna. Dr Hanna, a dermatologist practising both medical and cosmetic dermatology in Toronto, Ontario. Dr Hanna has a particular interest in Botox and injectable fillers for aesthetic improvement and is involved in research trials. They discuss the need for dermatologists to inject themselves into the increasingly crowded field of cosmetics. Dermatologists have unique expertise to ensure cosmetic injections are appropriate, safe and effective. As well, Dr Hanna offers some advice to residents on how to manage the stigma around aesthetic dermatology. He also answers some practical questions like:

How to assess the ageing face and how to prioritise different treatment options that yield the most noticeable aesthetic result?

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This podcast is a production of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

Produced by PodCraft Productions

Theme music by Lee Rosevere

Cover art by Dr Noelle Wong