Aesthetics

Top-line results from North American phase 3 clinical trials show that a series of injections with ATX-101 is safe, well-tolerated, and results in clinically meaningful and statistically significant reductions in submental fat or “double chin.”

Skin poration is a not a new concept, but rather the application of acupuncture techniques to skincare. This trend has now spread to the United States.

Successful laser treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos requires choosing the right tool for the job, an expert says.

A new area of research may help in the development of more effective topical products to counteract polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, a result of air pollution which impacts skin aging.

Cosmetic concerns are important to many of our patients. Among the difficulties faced by consumers is the blitz of advertising of new and presumably revolutionary products that can rejuvenate and preserve the youthful appearance of the skin. Many products make what sound like medical claims about the efficacy of these agents. Norman Levine, M.D., asked Zoe Draelos, M.D., the foremost authority on this subject, to discuss these issues with us.

Purpura, whether after trauma or an aesthetic procedure, is undesirable to patients. The ecchymoses can last for up to two weeks, and dyspigmentation can persist even longer.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals has partnered with a beauty company to create aesthetic products, beginning with a technology that reshapes the appearance of the skin.

Opaque lipsticks provide better photoprotection than SPF-containing lip balms because they have an unlimited SPF and excellent substantivity.

Most patients that complain of acne within 48 hours of applying sunscreen probably are not experiencing true acne with follicular rupture, but rather irritant follicular contact dermatitis or possibly miliaria rubra and miliaria pustulosa. It may be worthwhile to suggest patients try a spray formulation.

The government regulates the pigments used around the mouth, where ingestion may occur. The amounts are very small compared to the lead contamination possibilities from the old lead-based paints.

Alone or in combination with other lasers, the picosecond laser can treat a variety of cosmetic concerns including tattoos, scars and striae, an expert says.

Antiperspirants and not deodorants are the culprit in skin irritation. The antiperspirant decreases sweating while the deodorant simply provides a pleasant scent to the armpit.

The Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference, held Jan. 17-20 in Orlando, Fla., has several changes in store for 2014.

What does the future look like for cosmetic medicine and aesthetic treatments? Jwala Karnik, M.D., chief medical officer, Suneva Medical, weighs in on three trends that are expected to impact cosmetic dermatology.

Blood vessels in face transplant recipients reorganize themselves, according to study findings that could expand the medical community’s understanding of biologic changes that occur following such transplants.

Alma Lasers introduces a new hair removal device, the SopranoICE.

Physicians offering rejuvenation treatments to patients in their 50s frequently overlook the lateral temporal-cheek fat pad, says Timothy M. Greco, M.D., an expert in the aging face.

The key to addressing midfacial descent and overall fat loss in patients in their 60s and 70s is staging treatments appropriately and matching patient expectations, according to experts who offered solutions at Cosmetic Boot Camp, held here.

Dermatologists are best positioned to treat and educate patients whose tattoos, piercings and other body adornments are causing problems, an expert says.

Which products do you use and in which plane do you inject when rejuvenating the temple? A panel of experts in dermatology and plastic surgery identify their preferences for devices and techniques for temple revolumization.

A new hair restoration method may give previously unsuitable candidates the chance to regrow hair, according to results of a recent study.

The FDA has approved the cosmetic filler Juvéderm Voluma XC (Allergan), a hyaluronic acid filler. It is the first and only filler to be approved for the temporary correction of age-related volume loss in adult patients ages 21 and older.

In the European Union (EU), a simple approval process for hyaluronic acid (HA) products has yielded a broader array of offerings than what’s available in the United States, an expert says. Easier EU approvals also have given HA a virtual lock on the European filler market, he adds.

Dermatologists are using an evolving collection of combination therapies designed to address different aspects of disease, monotherapy limitations and failures, as well as enhance treatment.

Not all botulinum toxins are equally safe for neurons, according to a new study by Harvard researchers.