A new, antioxidant-rich skin cream has demonstrated efficacy regarding a range of anti-aging parameters, researchers say.

The popularity of microdermabrasion procedures in the physician's office and in spa settings has led the skincare industry to develop its own version of the technique. Most of the home microdermabrasion devices do not physically remove skin scales as aggressively as the professional devices — for safety reasons — but produce a consumer-perceivable, tactile, skin-smoothing effect.

With the continued introduction of laser devices with unique delivery systems and wavelengths, the issue of eye safety is becoming increasingly complicated. Consistent and competent eye safety procedures for operator, patient, observer and assistant are crucial to a safe and successful laser practice. Despite our increased knowledge of lasers and laser safety, eye injuries in the workplace are still a common problem, with many injuries going undetected well after the incident.

With the array of filler options now available, successful treatment requires knowing what patients want when determining the most effective product for the job, an expert says.

Two identical pivotal trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of autologous fibroblast therapy (Isolagen Technologies) compared with placebo are almost finished. Special attention was paid in protocol design so there would be consistency across the studies in cell harvesting and injection technique, as well as in outcomes assessments. The treatment protocol, which varies from previous studies, aims to optimize the treatment effect.

An expert discusses emerging laser technology for at-home hair removal, fat transfer or facelifts, much of which is still being researched or in early marketing stages.

A study showing that the periocular area and skin color uniformity are key drivers of perceived age suggests that aesthetic physicians and skincare companies should target these attributes, authors say.

A new study quantifies the significant improvements in safety that plasma skin resurfacing offers versus ablative CO2 laser resurfacing, one of its authors says.

Avoiding laser and light complications requires practicing universal safety precautions, because complications can happen even with the most experienced equipment operators, an expert says.