In addition to being non-invasive, many cosmetic dermatology techniques are less expensive and less risky than cosmetic surgery techniques that accomplish the same effects. It's a good idea to check with a cosmetic dermatologist before going under the knife.

If you've got deep wrinkles, acne scarring, or similar visible skin blemishes, cosmetic dermatology can help. It's possible to fill in problem areas with injections of your own fatty tissue from elsewhere in the body. Since the material comes from you, the likelihood of rejection is almost nil.

Cosmetic dermatologists can help erase sun damage, acne scarring, saggy skin, and deep wrinkles using a "portrait" process. This involves administering a topical anesthetic and using a non-invasive probe to pass nitrogen gas over the skin. This stimulates new skin growth.