INTRODUCTIONAcetyl hexapeptide-8, marketed as Argireline® (Lipotec, Barcelona, Spain), is a six-amino-acid biomimetic of botulinum toxin promoted as a wrinkle-reducing compound. It entered the market in 2001 and has grown in…
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INTRODUCTIONSoft tissue augmentation is an increasingly popular aesthetic medical procedure. Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are commonly utilized for soft tissue augmentation.1 An advantage of HA fillers includes easy reversibility with…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatochalasis (DC) refers to the redundancy of upper eyelid skin formed during the aging process. The upper eyelid skin is the thinnest in the body and contains minimal subcutaneous fat,…
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INTRODUCTIONTo develop reliable diagnostic methods and more effective hair loss treatments, researchers are exploring technologies like machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI). ML analyzes data and makes…
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INTRODUCTIONThere is continuous demand for safe and effective cosmetic ingredients to treat signs of aging skin, such as fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots, discoloration, laxity, and sagging.1 Multifunctional cosmetic…
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INTRODUCTIONThe Restylane® portfolio of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers is engineered by 2 different and complementary technologies; NASHAâ„¢ and OBTâ„¢/XpresHAnâ„¢. Together, these 2 technologies allow for a broad range of products,…
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INTRODUCTIONThe demand for cosmetic surgical procedures has continued to increase in recent years. Compared with pre-pandemic statistics, the overall number of procedures increased by 19% from 2019 to 2022.1 Among…
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INTRODUCTION Aging skin is characterized by dermal thinning with collagen, elastin loss, and altered fat volume and distribution.1,2 These changes occur due to the degradation of the skin's structural components…
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INTRODUCTIONExosomes, a specific subtype of extracellular vesicles (EVs) ranging from 30 to 150 nanometers, have emerged as powerful tools in intercellular communication, transporting proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids between cells.1…
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INTRODUCTION Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have become increasingly popular in non-surgical rejuvenation procedures. They are easy to administer and help in addressing various cosmetic concerns, making them a popular option…
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INTRODUCTIONTreatment of acne vulgaris is difficult due to its chronicity, long treatment time course, and low patient adherence.1,2 The main treatment goal is to clear lesions quickly to manage and/or…
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To the Editor: We read with interest the case of a post-hyaluronic acid (HA) filler reaction treated with abrocitinib, a JAK inhibitor (JAKi), by Lopez and colleagues.1 The article brings…
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