Aesthetics

From the necessities and conveniences of telemedicine to the reality of virtual meetings, this is Dr. Joe Niamtu’s take on changes that have affected specialty in 2020.

Dr. Sheila Barbarino shares pearls for injecting the tear trough with dermal fillers.

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 the future of the industry.

Virtual Events are here to stay. Don’t miss out on this easy and effective way to interact with patients and grow the aesthetic practice.

Cosmetic marketing professional Cheryl Whitman details her top 12 business tips of 2020 for a successful aesthetic medical practice.

U.S. Surgeons weigh in on the Subfascial Ergonomics Axillary Hybrid approach to secondary breast augmentation using an axillary incision.

Brazilian plastic surgeon shares algorithm for transaxillary approach in secondary breast augmentation.

This month, our readers flocked to articles highlighting regenerative medicine in the aesthetic practice, injecting the tear troughs and more.

This week, consumer magazines highlight skincare ingredient alpha arbutin, the concept of a silicone detox and more.

This week in aesthetics, we highlight HA injections for upper eyelid laxity, at-home hair loss devices, and more.

In-office muscle toning plus fat reduction sets the stage for pandemic-inspired medical gym memberships.

Dr. Sam Lam provides insights and updates into the latest and greatest in hair restoration methods and advances.

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

We cover the latest skincare trends in the consumer world to help keep aesthetic physicians in the know.

Dr. Amir Moradi discusses his approach to thicken the upper eyelid skin using hyaluronic acid injections.

This week, Cheryl Whitman highlights the need for practices to embrace and expand their online presence through social media sites and retail opportunities during the pandemic.

Study evidence for at-home hair treatment devices is mixed. Some show promise while others don’t, suggesting more research is needed.

The pandemic has fueled high demand for at-home hair growth devices, making it especially important to become familiar with consumer options.

Dr. Suneel Chilukuri discusses taking nonsurgical tools and approaches that help to maintain and improve facial rejuvenation results.

This week, consumer magazines highlight the skin elimination diet, a new search tool to find culturally competent derms, and more.

This week in aesthetics, we highlight exosomes, the surgical vs. nonsurgical skin tightening debate, and more.

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.

All safe and effective, the four neuromodulators with cosmetic indications have nuanced differences worth considering. Seth Matarasso, M.D., explains the benefits of these cosmetic neuromodulators, and reveals how to know when to choose the right one.

Dr. Stephen Perkins explains the incidence and treatment of dry eye syndrome and chemosis in patients post-blepharoplasty.

Various tailored protocols are required for using exosomes to treat migraines, skin, hair, and scars.

According to Gregory W. Chernoff, MD, exosomes have a powerful role to play in aesthetic medicine, including fibroblast stimulation, wound angiogenesis, collagen extracellular matrix production, inflammation/immune response, hair follicle growth, and dermal papilla cell regeneration.

A novel robotic-controlled 1064-nm laser brings efficiency and precision to body contouring. The clinical trial supporting FDA clearance of the device showed its effectiveness based on blinded photographic assessments, ultrasound measurements and circumferential assessments.

This week, Cheryl Whitman highlights the benefits of patient loyalty programs as a less expensive option to retain existing patients and create advocates for the practice.

Percutaneous devices put the energy where it’s needed for nonsurgical skin tightening, allowing for multiple dimensions of tightening and modification of the fatty tissue layer.

Demand for facelift-like skin tightening results with nonsurgical treatments continues to grow… Are we there yet?