Twenty fifteen was a great year for Bovie Medical Corporation! After a legacy of 89 successful years, we rebranded our company. As evidenced in 2015, Bovie is swiftly operating with precision to bring relevant healthcare solutions to our customers. The transformation of our logo represents our acceleration and dedication towards this goal.
Topics: dermatology, electrosurgery, bovie products, OBGYN
Dermatologists can invest in their careers and put some skin in the game by attending the upcoming 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in Washington, D.C. from March 4-8, 2016. Attendees will be able to take advantage of unparalleled educational activities while networking and exchanging ideas with their peers. The setting will also provide wonderful sightseeing opportunities to pursue in your free time.
Read MoreTopics: J-Plasma, dermatology, dermatological skin treatments, AAD
Let's say that one of your patients comes in for a routine blood pressure check and, while chatting, they happen to mention an annoying skin tag on their back and ask for a referral to a dermatologist. Instead of automatically fulfilling their request, now is the perfect time to begin educating your patients on your ability to both diagnose and treat skin conditions.
Read MoreTopics: dermatology, Skin Cancer, dermatological skin treatments, Derm 101 and Derm 102, skin exams
Advancements in technology have allowed not only for updated and more highly sophisticated medical procedures, but they've also enabled healthcare providers to create environments in which these procedures can be performed with a greater degree of ease and accuracy than ever before. One of the greatest advancements has been in terms of updated lighting sources which is extremely important to the exacting nature of dermatology procedures.
Read MoreTopics: dermatology, LED lighting, Understanding Electrosurgery, dermatological skin treatments
Americans are feeling increasing pressure to look youthful and vital at all times. Both men and women are becoming more interested in, and amenable towards, cosmetic products and procedures that will give them fresh and youthful appearing skin.
Read MoreTopics: dermatology, Skin Cancer, skin problems, dermatological skin treatments
The demand for electrosurgery is rising, not only in the United States, but in many other countries as well. A recent Prnewswire report on a market research study indicates that the market demand for electrosurgery is set to grow to 4.0 billion by 2019.
Read MoreTopics: Bovie Medical, dermatology, electrosurgery
When confronted with performing minor surgical skin procedures like skin tag removal and the removal of skin lesions, family practice physicians often find themselves becoming frustrated with the more common tools that are currently available. A majority of practitioners find that the power levels of these devices are often much higher than what is truly required to complete many simpler, superficial skin procedures, and the expenses incurred with the use of most conventional high frequency desiccators on the market today are much higher than they need to be. The average initial cost alone of these larger, more powerful than necessary units is often $850.00 or more.
Read MoreTopics: product lineup, Bovie Medical, dermatology, skin problems, High Frequency Desiccator
Using electrosurgery for skin lesions is not a new practice in the medical field. More than a decade ago, Dr. Barry L. Hainer and Dr. Richard B Usatine published an article titled "Electrosurgery for the Skin", stating:
Topics: dermatology, electrosurgery, skin problems
The same principles that apply to any electrosurgery procedure apply to electrosurgery for dermatology. The electrosurgical procedure involves using a special device, often simply called a “Bovie” after the man who invented it. The device cuts, desiccates (dries the area), coagulates (forms blood clots) and fulgurates (destroys and removes) tissue.
Topics: Bovie Medical, dermatology, Dermnetz, scars, acne, skin lesions, electrosurgery
