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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

INTRODUCTIONVolume loss under the eyes results in a hollowed out appearance below the eyes. This appearance is referred to as “infraorbital hollows”. It may be caused by one or more…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

INTRODUCTIONThe use of botulinum toxins to improve the aesthetic appearance of facial features spans more than two decades.1 Assessment of the duration of botulinum toxin action on target muscles, a…

introductionThe function and appearance of human skin degenerates as part of the intrinsic (chronological) aging process. The effects of environmental factors (sun, heat, pollution, smoking) and most importantly, solar ultraviolet…