About Research
Evaluation and testing of new drugs, lasers and other energy-based devices, and injectables is done through a formal process known as a clinical trial. As a seasoned investigator with over 25 years of clinical research experience, Dr. Biesman is highly selective in the clinical trials in which he participates. For patients, clinical trials can be fun and exciting while at the same time providing access to treatment at no cost. Further, additional compensation for your time and participation is typically provided. Clinical trials can vary in length from only 1-2 visits to many visits over a period of 18 months or longer. Each trial has its own unique set of criteria that must be met to qualify for participation.
What is the catch? There really aren’t any drawbacks to participation in clinical trials but there are some rules that need to be observed. For example, a certain number of follow up visits will be required, you may be asked to keep notes in a journal at home in which you record your daily experience, and you may be asked to avoid undergoing certain treatments while you are a participant in a trial. It is never permitted to participate in more than 1 trial at a time. Almost all studies also provide a stipend to compensate subjects for their time and travel.
Interested in participating in a clinical trial? Simply complete the Volunteer Form and, when we are seeking subjects for a trial that may be a good match for you, we will invite you to a complimentary (free!) consultation and prescreening visit. This visit gives us an opportunity to meet you, understand your needs and expectations, discuss clinical trials, and provide you with the study specific details of studies for which you may be a candidate. It is important to us that you understand and feel comfortable with any study you may be enrolled in.
Currently enrolling in the following projects:
- Use of a botulinum toxin to treat enlarged masseter muscles (jaw muscles)
- Use of soft tissue filler used to correct moderate to severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds (nasolabial folds)
- Use of botulinum toxin to treat moderate to severe glabellar lines
- Use of a microcoring device to improve the appearance of acne scars
- Use of a medication combined with green light phototherapy to correct port wine birthmarks on the face or neck area
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Our recent and upcoming projects include:
- Evaluation of a device used to improve lower face and neck laxity
- Use of a microcoring device to improve the appearance of deep wrinkles on the cheeks due to age and/or sun damage
- Use of soft tissue filler to correct temple hollowing
- Evaluation of a unique energy-based device used to improve cellulite on the buttocks
- Use of soft tissue filler to correct midfacial volume loss
- Injectable pharmaceutical product used to reduce submental fullness
- Use of biostimulatory filler to improve the appearance of décolleté wrinkles
- Use of botulinum toxin to correct glabellar lines
- Use of botulinum toxin to treat platysma bands in the neck
- Use of soft tissue filler to correct under-eye hollowing (tear troughs)
- Use of a topical pharmaceutical product to elevate heavy eyelids
- Use of soft tissue filler to improve jawline laxity, contour, and definition
- Use of soft tissue filler to correct chin retrusion
- Use of soft tissue filler to correct temple hollowing
- Use of soft tissue filler to correct temple hollowing
- Evaluation of a novel device used to improve neck laxity