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Assessments for Surgeons and Dermatologists Before and After Rhinoplasty

By

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

The most significant pre- and post-surgical assessments surgeons and dermatologists should perform in patients undergoing rhinoplasty are provided.

Tretinoin Precursors vs Tretinoin for the Treatment of Photodamage

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Emily Pond

The efficacy of topical tretinoin precursors (TTP) and topical tretinoin for the treatment of moderate to severe photodamage of the face is investigated.

Roller Microneedle Delivery of Lidocaine Cream Promotes Analgesic Effect

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Colby Stong

Does the percutaneous delivery of compound lidocaine cream via roller microneedles reduce onset time of anesthesia?

Vessel Clip Testing Predicts Facial Changes After Blepharoplasty

By

Abigail Wild

The test could help predict postoperative facial configuration changes, according to the study.

Plastic Surgery Consultations for Complex Cases Add Financial Value to Hospitals

Surgical cases involving plastic surgeons have a higher profit margin for hospitals than those performed by any department alone.

BoNT-ABO Injections for Facial Wrinkles May Help Reduce Blood Pressure

By

Colby Stong

Researchers investigated whether upper face botulinum toxin injection would have an antihypertensive effect.

Avocado Consumption May Lead to Improved Facial Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women

By

Colby Stong

Can eating an avocado a day keep skin youthful?

Botox Injections May Lower Anxiety

By

Heather R. Johnson

Based on the theory that relaxing the facial muscles used to express negative emotions reduces the intensity of those emotions, the researchers explored the connection between BoNT injections and anxiety.

PRP With Single Spin and Low Centrifuge Speed Successful for FPHL

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

The clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for female pattern hair loss treatment is investigated.

Combination Treatment With Chemical Peels for Acanthosis Nigricans

By

Emily Pond

The efficacy and safety of a combination therapy of keratolytic chemical peels with topical keratolytics for improvement in patients with acanthosis nigricans (AN) is assessed.