Aesthetic Dermatology
Cosmeceutical Critique
Ulmus davidiana root extract
There are several areas in which the bioactivity of U. davidiana are under investigation, with numerous potential applications in...
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Study finds high rate of psychiatric burden in cosmetic dermatology patients
The results underscore the importance of consultation visits with cosmetic patients, Dr. Patricia Richey said, including obtaining a full...
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What does it take for men to embrace cosmetic treatments?
“Millennials are interested in how they look and how to keep their aesthetic the best it can possibly be,” so there may be “a generational aspect...
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How do patients perceive aesthetic providers on social media?
The three most common social media platforms used were Facebook (70%), Instagram (65%), and YouTube (63%).
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Combining treatment options for scar revision often a useful approach
Mounting evidence suggests that the sooner you start treating scars after they form, the better.
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Study addresses whether cosmetic treatments make patients happier
“We set out to assess: Are patients who seek cosmetic procedures happy at baseline? And, do cosmetic procedures make us happier or more satisfied...
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First-in-class device for facial wrinkles, tightening hits the market
“In my experience it especially helps with jawline definition, the lower medial cheek excess skin, and accordion lines in that area,” Dr. Mathew...
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Ready or not, hands-free devices are coming
“The next generation of lasers and energy devices are going to be coming into our offices, so we should think carefully about how to incorporate...
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Vision loss may be a risk with PRP facial injections
All cases were reported after use of PRP as a facial injection, not with PRP scalp injection or with microneedling.
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Ossification and Migration of a Nodule Following Calcium Hydroxylapatite Injection
Practitioners of calcium hydroxylapatite fillers should be aware of the potential for nodule migration to avoid costly, time-consuming, and...
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Poor evidence for vaginal laser therapy
Despite the continuing popularity of “vaginal rejuvenation” laser therapy, studies have yet to find it equivalent to FDA-approved therapies like...