INTRODUCTIONAs diabetes mellitus medications with weight loss benefits become increasingly popular, non-diabetic patients turn to medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® (generic semaglutide) for a similar intervention. Only Wegovy® has been…
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INTRODUCTIONSurgical rhinoplasty has been the gold standard for nasal reshaping for the past century, with over 726,000 procedures performed internationally in 2018 alone.1 However, this number has been declining due…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide, affecting approximately 85% of adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25 years.1,2 Androgen inhibition is an effective strategy for treating…
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INTRODUCTIONDyschromia continues to be a challenging cutaneous condition to treat, which has been complicated by the complex pathways involved and the nuances of individual cases. The sheer number and variety…
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INTRODUCTIONTumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors (TNF-i) treat and are FDA-approved for a wide spectrum of immune-mediated diseases including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), spondyloarthritis (SpA) and rheumatoid arthritis…
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INTRODUCTIONThe demand for minimally invasive aesthetic treatments, including hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, has grown significantly in recent years, with the uptake of such procedures rising by more than 75% in…
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INTRODUCTIONWith advances in medical biology and healthcare technology over recent decades, human lifespans are increasing worldwide, resulting in a proportionate increase in the aged population.1,2 Today, most people can expect…
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INTRODUCTIONFormation of wrinkles and folds due to age-related loss of fat, muscle, and bone mass, and changes in skin characteristics can have a negative impact on an individual’s appearance, and…
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INTRODUCTIONMedium-sized partial to full-thickness defects of the nasal dorsum, supratip, and tip remain aesthetically demanding reconstructive challenges. Midline or paramedian nasal defects are prominently central on the face and the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe global medical botulinum toxin market is currently valued at 5.8 billion USD and is expected to rise to 15 billion USD by the year 2030.1 From its beginnings as…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatology has seen a significant influx of new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) medication approvals in recent years. In the last decade alone, 39 new drugs for dermatologic indications have…
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INTRODUCTIONThe use of soft tissue fillers is an increasingly popular means of rejuvenation; it was the second most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure worldwide in 2020.1 Although fillers have a…
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