Irvine, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2008
DermaNetwork.org, the leading Internet Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Treatment resource, announced today that Barry A.S. Lycka, MD FRCP (C) will be joining DermaNetwork.org's Medical Board of Advisors.
Dr. Lycka is a recognized North American expert in cosmetic, laser, reconstructive and liposuction surgery and holds numerous Canadian appointments and distinctions placing him in an elite category of Physicians. Dr. Lycka is recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, Canada, as a specialist in Dermatology. He is frequently asked to share his knowledge of cosmetic surgery at international symposia such as the American Society of Nonsurgical Aesthetics, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS). Dr. Lycka is also a member of the esteemed American Society of Surgical Professors (the teachers of the teachers) and is one of a few Canadians to join this erudite group.
When discussing his selection to the Board, Dr. Lycka stated "I am thrilled to be a part of this elite group of physicians and surgeons in North America. I will be excited to work closely with DermaNetwork.org and my other colleagues to continue to provide the highest level of oversight to the numerous visitors that rely on Dermanetwork.org for news and information in the cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery field." Dr. Lycka went on to say, "Hopefully my presence will bring more attention to potential patients and physicians in Canada, and I look forward to playing an integral role in future development."
Dr. Lycka will be joining a team that currently consists of Dr. Charles Crutchfield III, Dr. Neil Sadick, Dr. Michael Gold, Dr. Steven Zimmet, and Dr. Michael Lafkas. The Medical Board of Advisors provides professional guidance and advice in the operation of DermaNetwork.org. Dr. Lycka will be the first board member located in Canada, a market that DermaNetwork.org plans future expansion efforts.
In announcing the appointment to the Medical Board of Advisors, it was noted that, "Dr. Lycka brings an outstanding reputation and invaluable experience to the panel. His addition to the Board of Advisors marks an exceptionally positive development for our organization and for the entire community who are in need of, and seeking, professional dermatological care and treatment," said Samuel E. Peek, Vice President of OutClick Media, the parent company of DermaNetwork.org. Mr. Peek went on to say, "Our addition of Dr. Lycka will be the first of many steps into other regions where Dermanetwork.org already has an internet audience."
Dr. Lycka is a founder of the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation and the Ethical Cosmetic Surgery Association. He is also the author of a best selling book, Restoring Youth, now going into its 2nd edition. As an acknowledged North American leader in liposuction cosmetic surgery procedures, he has been on the cutting edge of technology as one of the first to use tumescent , smart liposuction and eXtrinsic tumescent ultrasonic (XTUL) techniques.
DermaNetwork.org includes a comprehensive directory of physicians and specalists who are involved in dermatological practices and related fields. These providers are located throughout the United States and Canada. Through DermaNetwork.org, individuals can locate physicians locally who can provide the care, treatment and skin rejuvenation services they desire. Beyond an all encompassing, searchable dermatologist and skin care professional directory, DermaNetwork.org provides informational resources about skin rejuvenation, aesthetic treatments and dermatology to assist men and women in better understanding what treatments and procedures are available to them today. Included within these all-encompassing informational resources are detailed explanations of the various procedures and treatments that are being offered and provided by the dermatological professionals that are now a part of the network.
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