Aesthetic Dermatology
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Absorbable Poliglecaprone 25 Sutures for Both Subcataneous and Transepidermal Closure: A Cosmetically and Economically Appealing Option
The majority of dermatologic surgeons close surgical defects using absorbable sutures to approximate deep subcutaneous tissue and nonabsorbable...
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Botulinum Toxin Type A Reconstituted in Lidocaine With Epinephrine for Facial Rejuvenation: Results of a Participant Satisfaction Survey
To assess the feasibility, safety, and lack of inferiority of reconstituting botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in 1% lidocaine hydrochloride with...
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Cosmeceuticals for Men
The demand for topical products capable of preventing aging or delivering cosmetic improvement to the male skin is growing. Companies are...
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Who Is the Aesthetic Consumer?
These days there seems to be so much time, effort, and attention spent on marketing aesthetic services to the “aesthetic consumer” that I...
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Resolution of Radiation-Induced Acneform Eruption Following Treatment With Tretinoin and Minocycline: A Case Report
Postradiation comedogenesis is an uncommon side effect of radiation therapy, with few cases reported in the medical literature. The proposed...
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Temporary Infraorbital Nerve Sensory Disturbance Following Perioral Injection of a Soft Tissue Filler
The use of soft tissue fillers has increased in the last 2 decades. Certain risks accompany the use of soft tissue fillers, including short-term...
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Skin-Lightening Agents: An Overview of Prescription, Office-Dispensed, and Over-the-counter Products
Not so long ago, there was a limited number of skin-lightening agents, with hydroquinone (HQ) being the most efficacious. Currently, there are a...
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Contemporary Techniques and Controversies in Nonsurgical Rejuvenation of the Eye
The eyes are a focal point of facial beauty and manifest some of the most telltale signs of facial aging. As more patients are opting to defer or...
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Sunless Tanning: An Alternative to Sun Exposure
Many dermatologists are advocating the use of sunless tanning products as an alternative to sun exposure. Although sunless tanning products are...
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Fillers: Past, Present, and Future
Over the last 12 years, a large part of the author's practice has focused on procedures for volume restoration, mainly augmentation with...
Aesthetic Dermatology
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