INTRODUCTIONWithin the last decade, dermal fillers have exponentially risen in popularity, with over 1.7 million procedures performed in 2009 alone.1 This trend has undoubtedly been compelled by an aging population…

INTRODUCTION Dermal fillers can be broadly categorized into two groups: 1) temporary fillers, and 2) permanent fillers. Fillers that degrade within months can induce serious adverse effects but these are…

INTRODUCTION Injectable fillers are sought out by patients as an attempt to alter their self-image, leading to an improved feeling of attractiveness. Recently, facial volume has been recognized as a…

INTRODUCTION In virtually all women, since the beginning of recorded history, full lips have been associated with youth, beauty, and voluptuousness. Robust, pouty lips are considered to be sexually attractive…

INTRODUCTION The past several years have seen numerous soft tissue filling agents ascend onto the cosmetic surgery scene. All of these different products claim superiority over the fillers that have…

INTRODUCTION In genetically predisposed individuals, cheek, periorbital, and suborbicular fat pads become atrophic over time. Simultaneously, the orbital retaining ligament also relaxes with increasing age, thus allowing further descent of…

INTRODUCTION Injectable fillers have become popular cosmetic procedures with more than one million injections performed annually.1 These augmentations are usually performed with hypodermic needles, often supplied with the product. Numerous…

INTRODUCTION In acne vulgaris, the cornerstone of topical treatment is retinoid therapy, including tretinoin (the first topical retinoid used in acne and the gold standard for several years).1 Retinoids, and…

INTRODUCTION Hippocrates said, "Let foods be thy medicine." Nutrition plays a key role in health and wellness. Poor nutrition contributes to aging and significantly increases the risk of developing systemic…

INTRODUCTION Over the last few decades, multiple advancements in skin rejuvenation techniques have provided dermatologists with a myriad of options for enhancing the cosmetic appearance of skin. Most important, many…

OVERVIEW AND TECHNIQUE Initially introduced in Italy in 1985, microdermabrasion (MDA) remains a popular cosmetic procedure today. The process involves rapid propulsion of abrasive microcrystals, usually aluminum oxide, at the…

INTRODUCTION White coat hypertension (WCHTN) refers to a clinical phenomenon characterized by elevated blood pressure (BP) when patients are in the doctor's office, where systolic BP ≥140 mm Hg, diastolic…