Aesthetics

Patients with high oxytocin levels had significantly lower (more youthful-looking) skin age scores than expected, even with strong histories of lifetime sun exposure, according to a recent study.

Arianne Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH, and Joe Niamtu, III, DMD, discuss adverse event reporting resources for COVID-19 vaccine filler reactions and the potential treatments when they occur.

The small incidence of COVID-19 vaccine induced filler reactions have raised new concerns pertaining to immunogenic activation and how to minimize potential risks.

This week, consumer magazines highlight the resurgence of Cerave, retinol for hair growth, and more.

This week in aesthetics, we highlight the 2021 injectable pipeline, dermatology practice cybersecurity, and more.

ASDSA has issued a patient safety alert after videos surface online of children/teens self-injecting HA via “hyaluron pens”.

Joel Cohen, MD, gives a synopsis of a panel discussion he was recently a part of at the 2021 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference focusing on the postoperative treatment of scars using a variety of methods including lasers, filler and other modalities.

Gary Salman discusses how to protect the practice from cybercriminals, plus the risks of not having cybersecurity measures in place.

Physicians discuss 2021 neurotoxin FDA-approvals, phase 3 trials, new indications, and introductions into the U.S. market.

Brian S. Biesman, MD; and Michael H. Gold, MD, discuss the state of injectables in 2021, including renewed interest in biostimulators, dermal fillers and neurotoxins hitting the US market, along with a focus on expanding indications.

In the Moderna coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine trials, 3 participants reported facial or lip swelling after receiving the vaccine. ASDS guidelines state that patients with a history of dermal filler injections should not void vaccinations

Aesthetic providers should guide patients toward treatments for hair loss with a long track record of efficacy and away from those with little scientific support.

From lasers to filler and microneedling, dermatologists have a broad menu of modalities for addressing the challenges of scars.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, details the difference between cosmetic moisturizers and pharmaceutical vehicles.

This week, consumer magazines highlight how to treat traction alopecia, the FDA-approval of Winlevi for acne, and more.

This week in aesthetics, we highlight TikTok’s influence on dermatology, a boom in clean beauty, and more.

Nicole Hayre, MD, FAAD, discusses her recent research related to oxytocin's effect on skin aging and how increased levels of oxytocin in the body can make the skin appear younger.

Physicians highlight their favorite products, including skincare with DNA repair, antioxidants, and the introduction of skin wellness.

Joel Schlessinger, MD, and Vivian Bucay, MD, discuss the increased interest in clean beauty, what the term means, and why not all products claiming the moniker live up to the same standards.

Dr. Angelo Landriscina discusses the recent rise and influence of TikTok over the dermatology industry.

This week, consumer magazines highlight Restylane Defyne for Chin augmentation, eyebrow transplants, and more.

This week in aesthetics, we highlight the approval of Restylane Defyne for chin augmentation, Dr. Deborah L. Benzil’s keynote address at the 2021 Women in Cosmetic Surgery event, and more.

Dr. Whitney Bowe explains the link between hyaluronic acid filler and potential COVID-19 vaccine reactions, plus pearls for injectors on how to best keep patients safe.

Galderma announces the FDA-approval of HA dermal filler, Restylane Defyne for use in chin augmentation.

AAFPRS’s 2020 member survey examines the effect of COVID-19 on aesthetic trends, including an increase in surgical procedures, blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty.