Aesthetic Dermatology
Clinical Review
Deepithelialized Flaps and Grafts: Applications in Dermatologic Surgery
Deepithelialized flaps and grafts have been widely used by reconstructive surgeons in a diverse array of surgical specialties and have more...
Under My Skin
Facing the world
In a primal, visceral way, people who hide their faces are very hard to face.
Conference Coverage
Aesthetic procedures becoming more popular in skin of color patients
Chemical peels can be effective for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, among other conditions.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Enhancing the effects of microfocused ultrasound with cosmeceuticals
Educating patients on pre- and postprocedure instructions can help minimize adverse events.
For Residents
Treatment of Melasma Using Tranexamic Acid: What’s Known and What’s Next
Tranexamic acid is a procoagulant agent that is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of menorrhagia and to prevent...
Aesthetic Dermatology
Nd:YAG laser treatment improves the appearance of facial wrinkles
The 1,064 nm laser and the 532 nm laser gave patients equal satisfaction with the results.
Conference Coverage
Tips for avoiding, taming most postlaser complications
Aesthetic Dermatology
Set realistic expectations prior to perioral rejuvenation procedures
MIAMI – For major perioral lines, an “orange peel” texture, and/or elastotic changes, laser resurfacing can be an appropriate option.
Conference Coverage
Oral treatment for menorrhagia shows promise for melasma
SAN DIEGO – Results in patients with melasma have been “amazing,” according to Amit Pandya, MD.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Parabens named ‘nonallergen’ of the year
SAN DIEGO – Experts in contact dermatitis aim to counter misinformation regarding parabens in skin care products.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Choosing noninvasive tightening treatments wisely
Technology for noninvasive modalities has improved over the last decade, but there are still no longterm clinical data, and results are highly...