Aesthetics

Revance Therapeutics announced in early December that its longacting neuromodulator daxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection RT002 delivered positive results in a phase 3 study for treatment of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines.

Dr. Missy Clifton shares best practices on launching and managing an online cosmeceutical store that is convenient for patients and keeps them coming back for more.

Researchers compare carboxy therapy, chemical peel and vitamin C mesotherapy for treatment of periorbital dark circles.

Researchers have developed a device that may eliminate the need for maps, guidelines or manual skin tension estimation techniques.

Research shows that even the smallest smile can mimic significant cheek augmentation. How accurate is your before and after treatment photography method? 

Consumer demand for body-shaping procedures stands out in newly released ASPS member stats.

Are cosmetic surgeons fostering the opioid epidemic?

What is micellar water? And what is the best way to increase skin water content and moisturization? Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos answers these questions and more in this month's Cosmetic Conundrums.

Researchers measure facial skin and superficial fat thickness to improve minimally invasive procedure outcomes.

Expert calls for FDA approval of devices for women’s genitourinary health: “Women need these treatments.”

Fractional ablative and nonablative lasers cover a wide variety of indications, but skin tightening results often require adjunctive treatment modalities and postprocedural regimens remain a puzzle, says Susan Van Dyke, M.D.

From lasers to light therapy to non-laser-based thermal tightening, learn each devices' indications, adverse effects and important treatment takeaways.

Skin concerns and treatment approaches differ for and among patients with skin of color.

As demand for quick fixes soars, so do complications. Dr. Jennifer Chwalek advises on how to identify, fix and avoid them.

From fat reduction to skin tightening and tone, Dr. Neil Sadick offers keys for best outcomes when combining energy-based devices.

When it comes to addressing skincare concerns, some combination therapies work better than others.

Researchers using a new technique for injecting abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport, Galderma) to treat glabellar lines found it might be more likely to result in patient satisfaction than the conventional approach.

Although prescribers who provide in-office dispensing must satisfy applicable state and other requirements, a recent ruling against Allergan's attempt to shut down Prescriber's Choice appears to pave the way for expansion of these services, according to Wm. Philip Werschler, M.D.

Researchers report on the first biophysical skin assessment of microfocused ultrasound with visualization treatment.

L'Oréal unveils prototype wearable skin pH measuring device.

Although surgical procedures remain the gold standard for defining the lower face, some patients can benefit from nonsurgical solutions.

Organic and microbiome friendly cosmeceuticals are two big trends to watch out for in 2019, according to this physician. 

Fillers and skin tightening technologies provide safe, synergistic results.