INTRODUCTIONOver the last two decades, a greater understanding of the complex interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic factors leading to progressive changes in the face over time has led to revolutionary…

INTRODUCTIONPrevention and early intervention (P&E) is a relatively new concept in aesthetic medicine, with minimal research and few publications to date.1-3 At such an early stage, discussion around the importance…

INTRODUCTIONAs of the end of 2016, 24 different soft tissue fillers have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 1981; these fillers may be used to reduce…

INTRODUCTIONDue to the large and increasing number of available dermal filler products, health care providers (HCPs) face a great challenge when selecting the appropriate product suitable for each patient, indication…

INTRODUCTIONThe earliest work on skin was devoted predominantly to the discreet cellular compartments of skin: the epidermis, dermis, and underlying subcutis. There has been an emerging appreciation for the materials…

INTRODUCTIONLaser hair removal is the most frequently performed laser procedure worldwide.1 The extended theory of selective photothermolysis explains the mechanism of laser hair removal as the laser heats the hair…

INTRODUCTIONRadiesse® (calcium hydroxylapatite, CaHA; Merz North America, Inc., Raleigh, NC, USA) is a highly effective filler for facial soft-tissue augmentation and is associated with a high and well-established safety profile.1…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic skin disease with prevalence varying from < 1% to > 20%, and it is most commonly reported in people with fair skin.1-5 Recent studies have re-estimated…

INTRODUCTIONAtopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disorder with a potentially large burden on quality of life. Pruritus is one of the most frustrating symptoms of AD, leading…