Dr.Howard Sobel was the first Editor in Chief of theInternational Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology. He was one of the first Dermatologist to create a cosmeceutical skin care line, known as DDF( Doctor\'s Dermatologic Formula)that was made available over the counter.He is an Attending Dermatologist and DermatologicSurgeon at both Lenox Hill Hospital and Beth IsraelMedical Center. He is a Diplomate of The American BoardOf Cosmetic Surgery in Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery. He is a Fellow or member of the American Societyof Dermatologic Surgery, American Society ofCosmetic Surgery,American Academy of Dermatology,American Society of liposuction Surgery, AmericanAssociation of Medicine Laser Surgery, NY Society of FacialPlastic Surgery and Dermatologic Society of Greater NY.He helped pioneer the fields of Dermatology, cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Surgery.