Aesthetics

In his latest editorial, Randolph Waldman, MD, looks back at the past year of COVID-19, the initial panic, learning how to practice in a global pandemic, and the surprise of increased business.

In this Spring issue, Alex R. Thiersch highlights how physicians financially survived practice shutdowns, Brian S. Biesman, MD, shares the state of injectables in 2021, and Barbara Helena Barcaro Machado, MD, examines the efficacy of laser-assisted vitamin C with growth factor.

This week, consumer media highlights how to decide filler and Botox placement, beauty accessibility, and more.

This week in aesthetics, we discuss the EON touchless fat reduction device, reporting practice financial success during COVID-19, and more.

Jay Wofford, MD, discusses the stress of the residency match process including how it all works, tips on match do's and don'ts, self-reflection questions, and what to do if you don’t match.

In our first "Meet the Aesthetic Expert" column, Will Kirby, DO, FAOCD, talks with board-certified OB/GYN Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, about her journey to implementing aesthetic treatments in her practice, the role of educational media, and how she approaches aesthetic gynecology.

Expert offers tips on understanding and complying with regulations governing this growing sector.

A novel nutraceutical effectively and safely improves hair growth and reduces shedding for perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women, according to a new study.

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly starts to ease, new questions arise about legalities related to vaccine requirements and medical practice staff.

Although the pandemic brought uncertainty for many physicians and medical practices, many report financial success in 2020.

The decision between surgical and nonsurgical options for chin augmentation continues to be a debate, but according to Michael Somenek, MD, this can be easily settled with personalized patient consultation.

As EON touchless technology enters the practice, questions about how to market the procedure, comparison with competing devices, and evaluation of retail pricing, arise.

Dominion’s EON device shows safety and efficacy in subcutaneous fat reduction, according to EON study investigator, Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS.

This week, consumer magazines highlight a novel liquid eyelid lift, the cultural significance of ashiness, and more.

While radiofrequency technology continues to improve, surgical intervention still reigns supreme for eye, and neck rejuvenation.

Suneel Chilukuri, MD, and Mark M. Beaty, MD, discuss the evolution of radiofrequency technology, and which devices they reach for.

A single pass with a low-energy helium plasma device appears safe and effective in treating facial rhytidosis, especially in patients aged 62 years and older.

Mark Mandell-Brown, MD, discusses surgical protocols for both female to male, and male to female breast augmentation, also known as top surgery, in his presentation at the recent AACS virtual meeting.

Trichometric analysis helps evaluate whether treatment is working for patients experiencing hair loss and what adjustments need to be made to the regimen.

This week, consumer magazines highlight the rise of dermatology TikTok, “COVID arm” vaccine side effects, and more.

This week in aesthetics, Michael Kluska, MD, and Chad Deal, MD, discuss the Sciton Joule X laser and light platform, a study examines laser-assisted delivery of vitamin C with growth factor, and more.

According to one expert at the 29th EADV Virtual Congress, trichoscopy not only helps diagnose hair disorders and monitor treatment but also predicts treatment efficacy.

In this monthly technology review, Michael Kluska, DO, and Chad Deal, MD, discuss the Sciton Joule X laser and light platform, which includes multiple applications in one system.

Angelo Landriscina, MD, FAAD, discusses how to care for your LGBTQ+ patients while also effectively addressing their different dermatologic needs.

Laser-assisted drug delivery helps the skin absorb exogenous macromolecules and improve treatment for wrinkles; however, more research is needed to determine patient safety.

According to one expert at the 29th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Virtual Congress, trichoscopy (a dermoscopy-based diagnostic method) not only helps diagnose hair disorders and monitor treatment but also predicts treatment efficacy.

In this monthly technology review, Dr. Michael Kluska and Dr. Chad Deal revisit Renuvion (J-Plasma) versus Bodytite by InMode, and how to choose which to use on a case-to-case basis.

The investigational neuromodulator, evaluated in clinical trials as a treatment for glabellar lines and as a combined therapy for glabellar, dynamic forehead, and lateral canthal lines, is quickly nearing an approval by the FDA.

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.

This week, consumer magazines highlight the history of Botox, combination hair types, and more.