15 Cosmetological emergencies: Presentation and management.

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After helping out the burgeoning cosmetic dermatology brands with 30 tips, I have compiled this clinically important list for effective ‘client’ management.

1. My friend says, my face is not symmetrical after fillers. (Send your friend to an ophthalmologist.)
2. OMG, I have a zit. (Call 911)
3. I lost 101 hairs today. You said upto 100 is normal, but... (Tie the last 2 and count again.)
4. My Melasma is still the same after 12 peels. (You need another 12)
5. I became pregnant while on laser treatment. (Fire the laser operator)
6. My eyebrows did not lift after your botox. (Your doctors eyebrows did)
7. I have gained weight after starting your treatment. (Don’t worry we have a slimming plan)
8. I got hair on my face after mesotherapy. (You are an ideal candidate for laser)
9. I lost hair after laser. (You are an ideal candidate for mesotherapy)
10. I applied the day cream at night and vice versa. (Oh don’t worry, All are same, only the colour is different)
11. I was exposed to sun when I opened the door to let my husband in. (You may need post exposure prophylaxis, and please keep your husband out.)
12. I think I have a heart attack. (Please come immediately to pay your dues)
13. I look sick and tired in the mirror. (Change your mirror after the treatment)
14. My friend says I have worsened after your treatment. (Send your friend to our competitor)
15. My husband says you are too expensive. (Oh these men, why are they always sensible?)

Have I missed any?

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