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Renewal in Cosmetic Dermatology
It is an exciting time for dermatologists. In the 16 years that I have been in practice our knowledge of disease pathogenesis has increased and...
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Knowledge of the Platysma Muscle Anatomy in the Face Can Improve Cosmetic Outcomes
The platysma muscle has been widely studied in its course through the cervical region in an attempt to develop more effective surgical approaches...
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Making Fillers a Success Through Technique and Patient Education
What does your patient need to know at the first visit? In my practice, we try our best to start the education process before the patient even...
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Reversing Facial Fillers: How Much Hyaluronidase Is Needed to Dissolve Unwanted Filler?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are among the most commonly injected soft-tissue fillers worldwide. However, even with proper technique, there may be...
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What’s Less Noticeable: A Straight Scar or a Zigzag Scar?
One of the determinants of a successful surgical outcome is the perception, on the part of the patient, of the cosmesis of a scar. The use of Z-...
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Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia
Many male and female patients seek therapy for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) at some point. Results are rarely achieved with single-modality therapy...
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Identifying and Managing Abscess Formation Related to Soft-Tissue Fillers
Injectable soft-tissue fillers continue to be popular in the cosmetic arena. In the United States there are many fillers currently on the market...
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Cryolipolysis and Delayed Posttreatment Pain
Cryolipolysis is a popular noninvasive treatment for areas of excess adipose deposition, such as in the abdomen and flanks. During the 60-minute...
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Décolletage Rejuvenation With Cosmetic Injectables and Beyond
As more patients undergo facial rejuvenation procedures for a more youthful look, there is a growing demand for rejuvenation of the décolletage (...
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Noninvasive Cosmetic Procedures: Delegation Among Dermatologists
Noninvasive cosmetic surgery procedures continue to increase in number, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Furthermore, these...
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Piercing Regret: Correcting Earlobe Defects From Gauges
The use of gauges to expand or alter the shape of the earlobe is a relatively popular trend in this day and age. However, as with tattoos,...
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Effect of Autologous Fat Injection on Lower Eyelid Position
Lower eyelid malposition is both a cosmetic and functional issue for many patients. It often arises from normal aging; however, it also can be due...
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Long-term Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A
In the United States, the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has continued to grow over the last 15 years, according to multispecialty...
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Perioral Rejuvenation
The perioral region is second to the periorbital area in making a person appear tired, sad, happy, or healthy. Although a lot of emphasis has been...