INTRODUCTIONIn aesthetic medicine, millennials have emerged as one of the leading patient demographics seeking minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.1-3 Millennials, defined as the generation of individuals born between 1981 and 1996,…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is a multifactorial process induced by intrinsic factors such as metabolic processes and senescence as well as environmental factors, including smoking, air pollution, and solar radiation, including visible…
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INTRODUCTIONThe increasing demand for safe and effective, non-surgical, skin rejuvenation modalities has resulted in a paradigm shift in the fields of dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Although surgical procedures and ablative…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical medications for acne and other dermatological conditions are designed to penetrate skin layers and reach their target sites in a biologically active form at sufficient concentrations to elicit clinical…
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INTRODUCTIONMore than 80% of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC) occur on the face1 where the appearance of post-surgical scars is a major concern for surgeons and a source of anxiety for…
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INTRODUCTIONIncobotulinumtoxinA (INCO; Xeomin®, Bocouture®; Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany) is approved in the United States and worldwide markets for treating glabellar frown lines (GFL) at a dose of…
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INTRODUCTIONThe lips are central to many critical human functions, for example, by facilitating breathing, speech, eating, and intimacy.1-4 The lips are also a common characteristic defining facial aesthetics. Full lips…
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INTRODUCTIONWhen looking at the history of using electricity to stimulate muscles (ie, electric muscle stimulation or electrostimulation), as with many other new medical and scientific concepts, we can infer there…
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INTRODUCTIONThe injectable cosmetic treatments including fillers have become highly popular in recent years. Fillers are safe in the hands of an experienced provider but can be associated with side effects.…
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INTRODUCTIONThe clinical appearance of aging skin is the result of natural aging superimposed with the effects of the environment or extrinsic aging. While solar radiation remains the most important factor…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial fillers are an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure used for facial rejuvenation. Regardless of the experience and skill level of the injector, fillers can inadvertently occlude vessels leading to blockage…
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INTRODUCTIONLonger life expectancy and the desire for a youthful appearance have led to increased demand for nonsurgical and minimally invasive skin anti-aging interventions, including micropuncture injections.1-3 Skin aging is complex…
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