ASDS provides two grants for research on cosmetic treatments

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has awarded grants for two of its members to carry out clinical research on cosmetic dermatology.

Dr Sandeep Saluja and Dr Mona Sadeghpour are fellows in the Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Training Programme, which is accredited by ASDS.

The two grants total more than $84,000, and will be provided from the organisation’s Brandt Aesthetics Fellowship Fund, which was established to continue the work of cosmetic dermatologist Dr Fredric Brandt.

Brandt supported the career development of junior cosmetic dermatologic surgeons involved with cosmetic treatments and patient care.

ASDS president Lisa Donofrio said: “This is the third year we’ve granted funds to two of our early-career members to help support cosmetic-focused research in dermatology.

“Dr Brandt was passionate about training the next generation of leaders in the field, and this fund carries on the reinforcement of those attributes.”

Saluja’s research includes a randomised split-face controlled trial designed to compare fractional erbium-doped 1,550nm lasers with bipolar fractional radiofrequency micro-needle devices to treat atrophic acne scars.

Sadeghpour will also conduct a similar study on low-fluence QS Nd:YAG lasers for the treatment of melasma.

ASDS members carry out research on treatments for skin revitalisation and wrinkle reduction, leading to development of various devices to remove blemishes, hair, and fat.