Aesthetics

Dr. Suzan Obagi says she’s not afraid of causing PIH in darker skin types. She offers her expertise and approach to understanding and treating pigmentation issues.

Zoe Draelos, M.D., answers questions about recommendations for patients who want smaller-appearing pores, how to help patients achieve smoother, softer skin, and the challenges of dealing with oily skin.

Fillers and fat aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive, say experts. Fat is great for global volume, while fat offers finesse.

An expert panel shares how they choose between filler and fat for facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Suneel Chilukuri offers observations and opportunities for patient self-care and maintenance during the pandemic.

This week, consumer magazines talk retinoid vs. retinol, effective sunburn treatments and more.

Excellent results can be achieved using either follicular unit extraction/excision (FUE) or follicular unit transplantation/transfer (FUT) for hair transplantation. Technique selection should consider the unique needs, considerations, and preferences of the patient, experts say.

In case you missed it, this week we talked about ways to improve the injectable consultation, AesCert Guidance and more.

Stem cells largely remain an unproven therapy. Could stem cell-derived exosomes be the key to successful anti-aging treatments?

PRP joins peels, lasers, neurotoxins and fillers as a go-to treatment for periorbital rejuvenation according to a recent study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Dr. Jeffrey Dover shares what we’ve learned about COVID-19 since reopening the aesthetic practice.

Consumers can get virtually all of today’s hottest skin, hair and nail nutrients without buying special supplements, an expert says.

Autologous platelet-rich plasma therapy is gaining in popularity and finding its niche alone and in combination with other skin rejuvenation procedures.

Dr. Jeffrey Dover, Chairperson for the AesCert Guidance Supplement published by the AAFPRS, provides an update on the current state of safety in the aesthetic practice.

With many patients working from home during the pandemic, Dr. Cohen says more patients are open to combining treatments and extending their downtime.

Dr. Zoe Draelos discusses the role of consumer-targeted facial appearance apps, how they work and how they can be manipulated.

Device guru Dr. Jason Pozner provides an inside look at the latest in ultrasound technology.

Dr. Vince Bertucci offers tips to improve the cosmetic injectable consultation.

This week, consumer magazines highlight cellulite tips and tricks, skin cancer in POC and more.

In case you missed it, this week we shared details on a picosecond laser for dyspigmentation in POC, healing challenges after facial rejuvenation and more.

WiQo PRX-T33 is a patented peel formulated to penetrate the dermis, leaving the surface of the skin relatively unscathed. Call it a “biostimulator” or “clinical facial,” it’s a peel that’s not your typical peel.

Marketing expert Sam Peek discusses the current landscape, including opportunities afforded the aesthetic practice by the pandemic.

According to a recent analysis, Millennials and Gen Z view self-care practices as essential to overall health, a departure from previous generations.

If the virus resurges in the fall, practices will have to, again, react. Hopefully, this time with more of an understanding of the process.

Surgeons from around the country share their plans and predictions for practice recovery.