INTRODUCTION The primary treatment goals for acne vulgaris (AV) are to achieve initial control of the disease, prevent flares, prevent physical scarring, and manage psychosocial morbiditites.1 Although dermatologists have a…
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As a dermatologist in private practice, I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to share my filler “journey†with esteemed colleagues and friends in the dermatology community. My first…
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We report a 52 year-old female who presented to the dermatology clinic five days post-hospitalization subsequent to hyaluronic acid (Juvederm Ultra Plus) filler injection by a mid-level practitioner. One hour…
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IntroductionInjections of volumizing fillers are inherently blind procedures. Thus knowledge of anatomical structures is imperative, in addition to the use of a proper injection technique. A useful technique to employ…
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Cold sores, also known as herpes simplex labialis (HSL) affect millions of Americans. While evidence of serologic infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV- 1) approaches 80% in the…
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INTRODUCTIONPhotoaging is a leading concern for patients seeking dermatologic care. The long-term effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation include rhytides, dyschromia, lentigines, actinic damage, and malignant neoplasms. As public knowledge has…
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INTRODUCTIONVolume loss under the eyes results in a hollowed out appearance below the eyes. This appearance is referred to as “infraorbital hollowsâ€. It may be caused by one or more…
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INTRODUCTIONCervicofacial aging is a pervasive cosmetic problem in our society. Typical components of facial aging include laxity and descent of the facial skin and underlying soft tissues, midfacial volume loss,…
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INTRODUCTIONSoft-tissue augmentation with dermal fillers is a popular, minimally invasive aesthetic procedure.1 In 2012, in the USA, most non-surgical augmentation treatments performed with a dermal filler used a product based…
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BACKGROUNDHyaluronic acid (HA) based fillers have gained increasing popularity in cosmetic facial augmentation over the past decade.1 HA fillers are currently the most commonly used facial fillers, accounting for over…
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INTRODUCTION Facial aging is no longer considered purely gravitational decent. Volume loss, a dynamic process with skin thinning and collagen loss, fat redistribution, muscle atrophy and bone remodeling, is a…
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