Aesthetics

Steven Dayan, MD, FACS, first author behind a recent study involving high rates of patient satisfaction following treatment with botulinum toxin, discusses the importance of placing patient satisfaction at the forefront of cosmetic dermatology.

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Topical minoxidil combined with oral spironolactone significantly improved hair density.

BTA treatment was both safe and effective in male and female patients, indicating its potential as a therapeutic strategy in treating Egyptian patients with AGA.

Researchers found no statistically significant difference between injection techniques.

After 4 weeks of daily use, 92% of participants showed an improvement in skin hydration.

As Hair Loss Awareness Month 2023 comes to a close, Dermatology Times is reviewing the top hair loss headlines and news from August.

Allergan Aesthetics has shared details of a recently-published analysis involving patient-reported satisfaction, including natural-looking outcomes, with OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) treatment.

All participants showed fewer fine lines by the end of the 12-week study.

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc asks consumers skin care trivia questions about vitamin C, layers of the skin, keratosis pilaris, and more.

The Tixel by Sentient eliminates the need for eye protection for patients and providers.

All participants saw an improvement in skin appearance and texture after treatment.

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc answers frequently asked questions about microneedling and its benefits.

The results showed that minoxidil with laser resulted in a slightly better dermoscopy score than minoxidil alone.

Results showed that the hybrid filler significantly increased collagen fibers with minimal adverse events.

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In a survey, 99% of aesthetic practitioners and professionals said the product made lips look full and healthy.

At 3 months post-treatment, skin texture and laxity showed significant improvement.

The guidance draft, once finalized, will enable the US FDA to have more oversight in the realm of cosmetic safety.

The effects of the serum, Refine, can be seen in 6 to 12 months.

The most common comorbidities identified included anxiety, dermatitis, hyperthyroidism, hyperlipidemia, and vitamin D deficiency.

Clinicians can offer specials to patients, encouraging them to try new products or return for a refresh.

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews the benefits of oral minoxidil for hair loss.

Supplements were based on amino acids and hydrolyzed collagen and were tested in patients with androgenic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.

The meta-analysis showed that patients treated with oral JAK inhibitors experienced more hair regrowth than those treated topically.