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The Lip Flip for Beautification and Rejuvenation of the Lips
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 71 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: The lower third of the face, especially the lips, offer a pivotal contribution to the overall facial appearance. Hyaluronic acid fillers are widely used for lower face sup...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of Fractional Radiofrequency for the Treatment and Reduction of Wrinkles: A Prospective Study
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 43 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Fractional radiofrequency (FRF) technology has been shown in clinical studies to improve skin laxity, and to treat various skin conditions related to aging and alternate c...
Read MoreClinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Cosmeceuticals Targeting the Dermal-Epidermal Junction
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1314 | Copyright © December 2021
Objective: The dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ), composed of rare proteins, plays a significant role in facial skin aging. A newly enhanced multi-ingredient anti-aging facial moisturiz...
Read MoreEvaluation of Picosecond 755-nm Alexandrite Laser With a Diffractive Lens Array on Pore Size Reduction
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1302 | Copyright © December 2021
Objectives: Medications, lasers and light therapy have all been shown to transiently minimize pore size. Current research of the 755-nm Alexandrite picosecond laser (Cynosure, MA) on ...
Read MoreOptimizing Outcomes With the 1550/1927 nm Dual Wavelength Non-Ablative Fractional Laser: Experienced User Recommendations
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1150 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: Fractional laser treatment was introduced in 2004 as a non-invasive technique to treat sun-damaged and aging skin. Since then, numerous ablative and non-ablative photother...
Read MoreEffectiveness and Safety of Calcium Hydroxylapatite With Lidocaine for Improving Jawline Contour
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1231 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: One of the early signs of aging is loss of jawline contour. Not all cases require surgical intervention and soft-tissue augmentation with injectable fillers may restore th...
Read MoreDeoxycholic Acid (ATX-101) for Fat Reduction
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1169 | Copyright © November 2021
Excess, unwanted fat in submental and other body areas has been a focus of new modalities in aesthetics. Invasive and, more recently, non-invasive modalities for removal of unwanted fat have been on a...
Read MoreLaser in the Treatment of Granulomas on the Nose Produced by Polymethylmethacrylate: A Case Series
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1161 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: The search for aesthetic non-surgical procedures is growing. The use of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as a filling material in the nose represents one of the many options ...
Read MoreSingle-Center, Prospective, Double-Blind, Evaluator-Blind, non-Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial With a 1927 Nm Non-Ablative Fractionated Laser and Topical 0.05% Tretinoin Lotion for Facial Dyspigmentation and Photodamage
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1174 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: Dyspigmentation and photodamage are common concerns in patients who seek aesthetic consultation. A number of treatment modalities have been utilized to address this issue....
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Brunsting-Perry Cicatricial Pemphigoid With Dupilumab
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1113 | Copyright © October 2021
Brunsting-Perry is a rare variant of cicatricial pemphigoid, characterized by subepidermal bullae localized to the head and neck. Currently, treatment relies on non-specific immunosuppression, which i...
Read MoreRationale and Preclinical Evaluation of a Multimodal Topical Body Skincare Product for Toning and Tightening
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1041 | Copyright © October 2021
A novel tightening and toning cream (TTC) was designed to improve body skin quality at multiple levels by engaging several key pathways that contribute to skin function, strength, and integrity. Evalu...
Read MoreThe Psychosocial Burden Associated With and Effective Treatment Approach for Atopic Dermatitis: A Literature Review
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1046 | Copyright © October 2021
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition that is marked by a high degree of psychosocial and emotional burden in both pediatric and adult populations. In addition to phy...
Read MoreA New Approach to Thread Facelifting
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1085 | Copyright © October 2021
Background: Facial rejuvenation has traditionally been achieved by repositioning soft tissue via invasive surgery.
Objectives: The present work describes a thre...
Read MoreClinical Validation of Superficial Lip Injections Utilizing Cohesive Polydensified Matrix Hyaluronic Acid-Based Soft Tissue Fillers
September 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 940 | Copyright © September 2021
Background: A combination of optimal injection technique and dermal filler choice is key for improving lip architecture with natural and long-lasting results.
Objective:...
Read MoreNon-Surgical Eyebrow Rejuvenation Techniques: A Review
September 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 970 | Copyright © September 2021
Background: Eyebrow rejuvenation is a common cosmetic concern among patients presenting to dermatologists. Due to increased patient demand for non-invasive procedures, multiple non-su...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating a Novel Topical Treatment for Keloid Scars
September 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 964 | Copyright © September 2021
Keloid and hypertrophic scars are fibroproliferative disorders resulting from abnormal wound healing in genetically susceptible individuals. Current therapies are often ineffective. Kynurenine shows p...
Read MoreBeyond Muscle: A Narrative Review of Onabotulinum Toxin A for Skin Quality
September 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 958 | Copyright © September 2021
Background: Onabotulinum toxin A’s (BoNTA’s) popularity is centered on its quick, predictable, and safe ability to improve clinically apparent rhytides. While this remains...
Read MoreProceedings Report of the Fifth Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances (SHSA) 2020
August 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 868 | Copyright © August 2021
The Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances (SHSA) is a joint meeting of the United States Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (HSF) and the Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (CHSF)....
Read MoreA Randomized Study on PLLA Using Higher Dilution Volume and Immediate Use Following Reconstitution
July 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 760 | Copyright © July 2021
Background: The reconstitution volume of a PLLA-containing injectable device has gradually increased in clinical practice, often in combination with adding lidocaine to the solution. ...
Read MoreTreatment of Rhinophyma With Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing in a Woman of Color: Case Report and Review of the Literature
July 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 772 | Copyright © July 2021
Rhinophyma is a disfiguring disorder that is characterized by an erythematous, hypertrophied, and inflamed lower two-thirds of the nose. Widely accepted as the severe form of acne rosacea, rhinophyma ...
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