Found 573 articles for: "collagen"
A Substitute for Skin Grafts, Flaps, or Internal Tissue Expanders in Scalp Defects Following Tumor Ablative Surgery
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 48 | Copyright © January 2014
BACKGROUND: The skin of the scalp is relatively thick, minimally mobile, with distinct hair distribution. TopClosure® is a novel device for skin stretching and secure wound closure.
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Read MoreA Novel, Volumizing Cosmetic Formulation Significantly Improves the Appearance of Target Glabellar Lines, Nasolabial Folds, and Crow's Feet in a Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 41 | Copyright © January 2014
Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by many factors including constant exposure to external elements, such as UV rays, as well as the dynamic nature of facial expression. Many cosmetic products and p...
Read MoreRecent Trend in the Choice of Fillers and Injection Techniques in Asia: A Questionnaire Study Based on Expert Opinion
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 24 | Copyright © January 2014
BACKGROUND: With recognition of the value of volume enhancement in achieving a more youthful appearance, there has been concomitant explosion in the soft tissue filler market. Given the vast array of ...
Read MoreTherapeutic Update on Rosacea
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Features | 10 | Copyright © January 2014
Treatment of a Symptomatic Dermatofibroma With Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser and Topical Corticosteroids
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1483 | Copyright © December 2013
Dermatofibromas are benign skin lesions that may be treated if symptomatic or for cosmetic concerns. We present a case of an African American woman with an enlarging, pruritic dermatofibroma on the th...
Read MoreAn Evaluation of the Benefits of a Topical Treatment in the Improvement of Photodamaged Hands With Age Spots, Freckles, and/or Discolorations
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1468 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Photoaging of the hands is common due to frequent exposure to environmental factors.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a topically applied cream formulated with an alpha-hydrox...
Read MoreIn Vivo Histological Evaluation of Non-Insulated Microneedle Radiofrequency Applicator With Novel Fractionated Pulse Mode
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1430 | Copyright © December 2013
INTRODUCTION: Microneedle radiofrequency is a novel method that allows non-thermal penetration of the epidermis followed by RF coagulation in selected depth of the dermis surrounded by zone of non-co...
Read MoreResveratrol: A Unique Antioxidant Offering a Multi-Mechanistic Approach for Treating Aging Skin
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1389 | Copyright © December 2013
Resveratrol is a botanical antioxidant with diverse biologic effects. In this paper we will review the unique antioxidant activity of resveratrol including its effects on mitochondrial function. The ...
Read MoreEvaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel 1440nm Nd:YAG Laser for Neck Contouring and Skin Tightening Without Liposuction
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1382 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Laser lipolysis is a less invasive approach to neck rejuvenation than open surgery or liposuction. Wavelengths utilized for lipolysis liquefy fat and induce collagen remodeling, which tig...
Read MoreAesthetic Applications of Calcium Hydroxylapatite Volumizing Filler: An Evidence-Based Review and Discussion of Current Concepts: (Part 1 of 2)
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1345 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Calcium hydroxylapatite filler (CaHA; Radiesse) is a synthetic, non-animal derived product composed of minerals that occur naturally in bone and teeth. Following its development in the US...
Read MoreFacial Volume Augmentation in 2014: Overview of Different Filler Options
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1339 | Copyright © December 2013
Volume loss is considered to be one of the major contributors to facial aging. Therefore, the restoration of facial volume and contour changes has become an important treatment approach in aesthetic ...
Read MoreThe Microsponge Delivery System Reduces Facial Oiliness and Shine During Acne Therapy
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1268 | Copyright © November 2013
Acne therapies that are able to show efficacious treatment of acne lesions as well as to address the issues of oiliness and shine control may be particularly appropriate for the treatment of patients...
Read MoreThe Use of the 300 Microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Keloids
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1256 | Copyright © November 2013
BACKGROUND: Keloids can be quite resistant to conventional methods of treatment. A wide range of treatment modalities exists, often with suboptimal results, recurrences, and adverse events occurring. ...
Read MoreQuantitative & Qualitative Evaluation of the Efficacy of a 1440 nm Nd:YAG Laser With Novel Bi-Directional Optical Fiber in the Treatment of Cellulite as Measured by 3-Dimensional Surface Imaging
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1224 | Copyright © November 2013
BACKGROUND: Cellulite gives the skin surface an orange peel or mattress-like appearance thought to be caused by expansion of subcutaneous fat, fibrotic septae and, dermal laxity and atrophy.
OB...
Read MoreNovel Nonablative Radio-Frequency Rejuvenation Device Applied to the Neck and Jowls: Clinical Evaluation and 3-Dimensional Image Analysis
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1215 | Copyright © November 2013
OBJECTIVE: To use 3D photography to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a novel radiofrequency delivery device used to improve the appearance of rhytids and laxity of the face and neck.
STUDY DE...
Read MoreHistological and Electron Microscopic Analysis of Fractional Micro-Plasma Radio-Frequency Technology Effects
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1210 | Copyright © November 2013
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this explorative study was to investigate the histological effects of a novel micro-plasma radio-frequency technology for skin rejuvenation the assessment of different parameter...
Read MoreExcel V Roundtable
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Features | 1231 | Copyright © November 2013
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Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas MD PhD holds three Harvard degrees, an extensive 20+ year background in research, and runs clinical and laboratory...
Read MoreMinimizing Skin Cancer Surgical Scars Using Ablative Fractional Er:Yag Laser Treatment
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1171 | Copyright © October 2013
BACKGROUND and OBJECTIVE: Scars from skin cancer surgery on the face can be quite prominent and not easily obscured by makeup. This report evaluates the use of an ablative fractional Er:YAG laser devi...
Read MoreFocal Acne Scar Treatment (FAST), a New Approach to Atrophic Acne Scars: A Case Series
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1163 | Copyright © October 2013
BACKGROUND: Acne scars are a common concern in dermatology. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is a recent addition in our armamentarium of treatment options for acne scars and has been shown to be an e...
Read MoreCurcumin: A Novel Treatment for Skin-Related Disorders
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1131 | Copyright © October 2013
Curcumin, or diferuloylmethane, is a crystalline compound which gives the East Asian spice turmeric its bright yellow color. The medicinal properties of this spice have been referenced in numerous cou...
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