Aesthetic Dermatology
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
20th anniversary and history of cosmetic botulinum toxin type A
By 2002, open-label studies of more than 800 patients confirmed the efficacy and safety of BoNT for the treatment of dynamic facial rhytids.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Is benzophenone safe in skin care? Part 1: Risks to humans
The best known uses of these compounds are as perfume fixatives and sunscreen agents.
Conference Coverage
Restoring dignity to sex trafficking survivors, one tattoo removal at a time
A proposed ASLMS campaign intends to connect sex trafficking survivors with board-certified physicians for pro bono removal of branding tattoos....
Conference Coverage
Removing eyebrow and eyelid tattoos possible with laser, case series finds
“With all of these wavelengths, the 1,064 nm especially, there can be serious eye damage if done improperly,” Dr. David Orbuch said.
Conference Coverage
PIH in patients with dark skin responds to laser treatment: Small case series
“The rationale behind this combination is to treat and remove existing pigment with the laser therapy while minimizing and preventing any...
Conference Coverage
Nevus of Ota: Does the 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser work in Black patients?
In the small study, no long-term adverse events were encountered, but three patients developed mild guttate hypopigmentation.
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Safety of combining fillers and lasers in one session evaluated over 6 years
Most study participants (91.2%) were treated with the 1,927-nm thulium laser, while 1.8% were treated with the 1,550-nm erbium laser.
Conference Coverage
Device that couples US, radiofrequency shows promise for wrinkles, skin laxity
The new device, which is not yet available, allows for the delivery of radiofrequency and targeted ultrasound in a single applicator.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Acid series: Trichloroacetic acid
I have seen complications of this acid alone in people who have bought TCA online, related to applications not just on the face but on the body,...
News
FDA warns companies selling OTC skin lighteners
Among the side effects associated with hydroquinone products reported to the FDA are skin rashes, facial swelling, and skin discoloration or...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Cupping in dermatology
Over the past decade, the popularity of this ancient procedure has been increasing in the United States.