Anti-Aging

The aesthetics industry saw a massive boom during the COVID-19 pandemic for both invasive and non-invasive procedures. Amir Karam, M.D., San Diego, Calif., reveals what caused this increase in demand for aesthetics procedures and discusses the outlook for future of the industry.

The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has grown in popularity over the past few years. Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., explains the anti-aging benefits of PRP and how it is impacting dermatology.

Caffeine holds certain properties that may benefit the skin. As an antioxidant, it may decrease the production of reactive oxygen species and free radicals as well as damage from ultraviolet radiation. It may even play a role in promoting hair growth.