Cosmeceuticals are products that have both cosmetic and therapeutic (medical or drug-like) effects, and are intended to have a beneficial effect on skin health and beauty. Like cosmetics, they are applied topically as creams or lotions but contain active ingredients that have an effect on skin cell function.
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ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid) is the first pharmaceutical therapy approved by the FDA for the reduction in submental fat. Deoxycholic acid is an endogenous secondary bile acid that normally solubilizes dietary fat, contributing to its breakdown and absorption within the gut.
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Dermal fillers are small injections of gel, typically made up of hylauronic acid, that fill in wrinkles and add volume to soft tissue. You can have dermal fillers in different parts of your face: around the eye, cheeks, mouth and jawline, as well as lip fillers administered directly into the lip tissue.
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- Injectables Safety
- Effects of highly concentrated hyaluronic acid filler on nasolabial fold correction- A 24-month extension study
- Remodeling of periorbital, temporal, glabellar, and crow’s feet areas with hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin
- Clinical comparison between two hyaluronic acid-derived fillers in the treatment of nasolabial folds in Chinese subjects- BioHyalux versus Restylane
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It is believed that as much as 80% of premature ageing of the skin may occurs within the first 20 years of life. Skin biological starts aging at the age of 14-15. At the age of 28-30 the first signs of ageing appear. There are two different types of aging, Intrinsic ageing caused by genes we inherit, which is actually natural skin ageing. The other, caused by environmental factors such as sun exposure, smoking, alcohol, repetitive facial expression and so on, is called Extrinsic ageing and is in reality premature skin ageing.
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- Validation of digital photographic reference scales for evaluating facial aging signs
- Basic analysis of facial ageing- The relationship between the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and age
- Combined aesthetic interventions for prevention of facial ageing and restoration and beautification of face and body.
Laser and light therapies have offered significant advances in dermatological therapy in the past several decades, having evolved significantly from the early use of the ruby laser in 1960 to the current time when such technologies have become a mainstay of treatment for a host of medical and surgical conditions.
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- The ‘Magic Light’- A Discussion on Laser Ethics
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Lasers are the standard modality for tattoo removal. Though there are various factors that determine the results, we have divided them into three logical headings, laser dependant factors such as type of laser and beam modifications, tattoo dependent factors like size and depth, colour of pigment and lastly host dependent factors, which includes primarily the presence of a robust immune response. Modifications in the existing techniques may help in better clinical outcome with minimal risk of complications. This article provides an insight into some of these techniques along with a detailed account of the factors involved in tattoo removal.
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- The Kirby-Desai Scale- A Proposed Scale to Assess Tattoo-removal Treatments
- Optimising Laser Tattoo Removal
- Laser tattoo removal- do we already have picosecond lasers_
- Laser Tattoo Removal, Precautions, and Unwanted Effects
- Increased Tattoo Fading in a Single Laser Tattoo Removal Session Enabled by a Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device_ A Prospective Clinical Trial
Lipodissolve injections reduce the size of localized fat deposits and cause skin retraction in body regions containing small deposits of localized fat, cellulite, or postlipoplasty deformities.
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Melasma (also known as chloasma faciei, or the mask of pregnancy when present in pregnant women) is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Melasma is thought to be caused by sun exposure, genetic predisposition, hormone changes, and skin irritation.
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- Future therapies in melasma- What lies ahead_
- Early clinical and histological changes induced by microneedling in facial melasma- A pilot study
- DNA Methyltransferases in Malar Melasma and Their Modification by Sunscreen in Combination with 4_ Niacinamide, 0.05_ Retinoic Acid, or Placebo
- A review of laser and light therapy in melasma
- A Treatment Combination of Peels, Oral Antioxidants, and Topical Therapy for Refractory Melasma_ A Report of 4 Cases CCID_A_242180 209..213
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology CCID_A_323748 1165..1171
- Comparison of the Efficacy of Melasma Treatments_ A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Liu_et_al-2021-Frontiers_in_Medicine
- Melanogenesis and Melasma Treatment
- Melasma pathogenesis_ a review of the latest research, pathological findings, and investigational therapies
- Melasma_ an Up-to-Date Comprehensive Review
- The Role of Sunscreen in Melasma and Postinflammatory HyperpigmentationTreatment of Melasma IndianDermatolOnlineJ11141-1545224_041732.pdf
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching (also called bruxism) is often related to stress or anxiety. It does not always cause symptoms, but some people get facial pain and headaches, and it can wear down your teeth over time.
Most people who grind their teeth and clench their jaw are not aware they’re doing it. It often happens during sleep, or while concentrating or under stress.
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In society, men with larger penises tend to be viewed as more “powerful” and “masculine,” and this message is propagated in our mainstream media.1,2 As a result, men who perceive their penises to be smaller than average may become concerned that they are less “manly” than their peers.
Although interest in penile augmentation procedures is increasing, there is a significant lack of research into the psychological and psychosexual outcomes of these procedures.
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- Scrotal Rejuvenation
- Nonsurgical Medical Penile Girth Augmentation- Experience-Based Recommendation
- Nonsurgical Medical Penile Girth Augmentation- A Retrospective Study of Psychological and Psychosexual Outcomes
- Glans Penis Augmentation Using Hyaluronic Acid Gel as an Injectible Filler
- Use of Macrolane VRF 30 in Emicircumferential Penis Enlargement
- The Prevalence of Penile Pearly Papules among Young Men
- The Effects of Penile Girth Enhancement using Injectible Hyaluronic Acid Gel, a Filler
- Laser therapy for the treatment of pearly penile papules
- Co-overexpression of VEGF and GDNF in adipose-derived stem cells optimizes therapeutic effect in neurogenic erectile dysfunction model
- Atypical Pearly Penile Papules Mimicking Primary Syphillis
Platelet-rich plasma (Preventative Ageing therapy) is an autologous concentration of human platelets in a small volume of plasma. Therefore, the term Preventative Ageing therapy is preferred to autologous platelet gel, plasma-rich growth factors (PRGFs), or a mere autologous platelet concentrate. Because it is a concentration of platelets, it is also a concentration of the 7 fundamental protein growth factors proved to be actively secreted by platelets to initiate all wound healing.
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- Unexpected Treatments for Firm, Glowing, Flawless Skin
- Everything you Need-to-Know About Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
- What you need to know about the Preventative Ageing therapy ‘Vampire Facial’
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- A Patient’s Guide to Natural Healing
- Therapeutic efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma and polydeoxyribonucleotide on female pattern hair loss
- The Potential of Topical and Injectable Growth Factors and Cytokines for Skin Rejuvenation
- Platelet-rich plasma, the ultimate secret for youthful skin elixir and hair growth triggering
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined with Fractional Laser Therapy for Skin Rejuvenation
- Platelet Rich Plasma evidence to support its use Marx
- Induction of Dermal Collagenesis, Angiogenesis, and Adipogenesis in Human Skin by Injection of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix
- Autologous platelet-rich plasma versus readymade growth factors in skin rejuvenation- A split face study
Radio-frequency skin tightening is an aesthetic technique that uses radio frequency (RF) energy to heat skin with the purpose of stimulating cutaneous collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production in order to reduce the appearance of fine lines and loose skin.
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Retinoids are a group of medications related to vitamin A.
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Skin aging is characterized by features such as wrinkling, loss of elasticity, laxity, and rough-textured appearance. This aging process is accompanied with phenotypic changes in cutaneous cells as well as structural and functional changes in extracellular matrix components such as collagens and elastin.
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- Comparison of self-reported signs of facial ageing among Caucasian women in Australia versus those in the USA, the UK and Canada
- Literature Review of Cosmetic Procedures in Men: Approaches and Techniques are Gender Specific
- Validation of digital photographic reference scales for evaluating facial aging signs
- Structural Aging- The Facial Recurve Concept
- New Insights into Skin Appearance and Measurement
- Genetic polymorphisms and skin aging- the identification of population genotypic groups holds potential for personalized treatments
- Basic analysis of facial ageing- The relationship between the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and age
- Aging_in_the_Male_Face__Intrinsic_and_Extrinsic.1
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that’s used to treat skin concerns via collagen production. Also known as collagen induction therapy, this treatment may help those looking to reduce the appearance of acne scars and stretch marks.
It’s also used in certain anti-aging procedures, such as eyelid surgery and sun spots.
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A Thread Lift is a treatment which has been praised as the non-surgical replacement for face lifts, avoiding long recovery times, excessive scarring and the use of incisions or sedation. Thread lifts work by placing dissolvable threads under the skin using a fine needle, which elevates sagging tissue, and simultaneously increases collagen production, firming the appearance of the skin.
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- Outcomes in thread lift for face and neck- A study performed with Silhouette Soft and Promo Happy Lift double needle, innovative and classic techniques
- Tissue changes over time after polydioxanone thread insertion: An animal study with pigs
- Comparative effects of various absorbable threads in a rat model
Wrinkle relaxers or “neuromodulators” work by temporarily paralyzing the facial muscles that cause wrinkling. Wrinkle relaxers are injected with a fine needle directly into the muscles. The most common treatment areas include frown lines between the eyebrows and lines around the eyes and mouth.
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- Onset and duration of effect of incobotulinumtoxinA, onabotulinumtoxinA, and abobotulinumtoxinA in the treatment of glabellar frown lines: a randomized, double-blind study
- Comparison of botulinum neurotoxin type A formulations in Asia
- Clinical Relevance of Botulinum Toxin Immunogenicity
- A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial to Investigate the Equivalence of IncobotulinumtoxinA and OnabotulinumtoxinA for Glabellar Frown Lines
- Clinical Relevance of Botulinum Toxin Immunogenicity
- Injectables Safety
- Advances in the use of botulinum neurotoxins in facial esthetics
- Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Effects of Botulinum Toxin A on Glabellar Frown Lines
- The efficacy and complications of a new technique of Abobotulinum-toxin A (Dysport) injection in patients with glabellar lines
- Six years of experience using an advanced algorithm for botulinim toxin application
- Real-world effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA treatment for the prevention of headaches in adults with chronic migraine in Australia- a retrospective study
- Botulinum toxin drugs- brief history and outlook
- Rappl 2013 Onset and duration of effect of incobotulinumtoxinA onabotulinumtoxinA and abobotulinumtoxinA in the tx glabellar frown line
- Frevert 2018 comparison-of-botulinum-neurotoxins-type-a-formulations-in-asiav2
- A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial
- Clinical Relevance of Botulinum Toxin Immunogenicity
- l to Investigate the Equivalence of IncobotulinumtoxinA and OnabotulinumtoxinA for Glabellar Frown Lines
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