Issue Archive
January 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 1
Original Articles
A Multi-Center, Open-Label, Prospective Study of Cannula Injection of Small-Particle Hyaluronic Acid Plus Lidocaine (SPHAL) for Lip Augmentation
BACKGROUND: The use of blunt-tipped microcannulas for injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler in the lip and perioral area has gained popularity as they provide important safety-related advantages co...
Read MoreThe Male Aesthetic Patient: Facial Anatomy, Concepts of Attractiveness, and Treatment Patterns
BACKGROUND: The number of nonsurgical aesthetic procedures performed in men is growing rapidly. However, there are limited data on treatment principles and goals for the male aesthetic patient. OBJ...
Read MoreLiposuction of the Neck: Low Incidence of Nerve Injury and Other Complications in 987 Patients
The neck is one of the most common areas treated by liposuction. Neck liposuction decreases fat volume, causes skin contraction, and restores a more youthful appearance. We present a large case series...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of a 1550nm/1927nm Dual Wavelength Laser for the Treatment of Photodamaged Skin
BACKGROUND: Fractional photothermolysis (FP) is a popular treatment option for photodamaged skin and addresses shortcomings of ablative skin resurfacing and nonablative dermal remodeling. Previous stu...
Read MoreA Randomized Study to Assess the Efficacy of Skin Rejuvenation Therapy in Combination With Neurotoxin and Full Facial Filler Treatments
BACKGROUND: Although non-surgical treatment options for facial rejuvenation are well-established, the literature remains limited regarding the combined effect of topical skin treatment with filler and...
Read MoreA Guide to Tissue-Engineered Skin Substitutes
Wounds that exhibit delayed healing have a tremendous impact on health care expenditures and place patients at serious risk for severe complications including death. The healing of a chronic wound req...
Read MoreA Multicenter, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Split-Face Study of the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Hyaluronic Acid Gel for the Correction of Nasolabial Folds
BACKGROUND: Injectable hyaluronic acid is frequently used to correct volume loss in nasolabial folds. OBJECTIVE: To compare the safety and efficacy of a novel hyaluronic acid gel to a non-animal stab...
Read MoreTreatment of Décolletage Photoaging With Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of a novel fractional microneedling radiofrequency device to improve the appearance of rhytides and skin laxity of the dÃ...
Read MoreThe Use of an Over-the-Counter Hand Cream With Sweet Almond Oil for the Treatment of Hand Dermatitis
Hand dermatitis is estimated to affect greater than 15% of the general population. Childhood eczema, frequent hand washing, and occupational exposure to chemicals are predisposing factors. Hand dermat...
Read MoreInjectable Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid as a Skin Quality Booster: An Expert Panel Consensus
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is used extensively in aesthetic medicine thanks to its documented role in skin rejuvenation. The specific applications of HA-based products are not always fully acknowledged due ...
Read MoreInjection Depth in Intradermal Therapy: Update and Correction of Published Data
BACKGROUND: This paper sought to compare calculated injection depth data with published report claims concerning intradermal therapy and skin rejuvenation of the face, hands, neck, and décolleté...
Read MorePivotal Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oxymetazoline Cream 1.0% for the Treatment of Persistent Facial Erythema Associated With Rosacea: Findings from the First REVEAL Trial
An unmet need exists for a safe, tolerable, effective treatment for moderate to severe persistent facial erythema in patients with rosacea. This pivotal phase 3, multicenter, double-blind study evalua...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of a Non-Invasive 1060 nm Diode Laser for Fat Reduction of the Abdomen
BACKGROUND: Changes in temperature are known to produce apoptosis in adipocytes. This study examines the use of a non-invasive treatment that applies 1060 nm laser energy transcutaneously to hyperther...
Read MoreDouble Blind, Placebo Controlled Evaluation of a Novel Skin Lightening Agent
Melasma remains a troubling problem for physicans and patients alike. It is a chronic irregular, symmetric hyperpigmentation seen most often in women. In this study, a unique combination of ingredient...
Read MoreRealistic Sunscreen Durability: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Controlled Clinical Study
Background: Studies show that sunscreen under real-life conditions is often not reapplied and/or applied insufficiently. This study investigated the durability of 2 current sunscreens with different S...
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Case Reports
Eruptive Sebaceous Hyperplasia: A Rare Consequence of Systemic Corticosteroids
BACKGROUND: Eruptive sebaceous hyperplasia is a rare and poorly understood consequence of immunosuppression, most commonly with cyclosporine, following organ transplantation. To date, there have been ...
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