Aesthetic Medicine

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Green Tea, Coffee Consumption May Alleviate, Prevent Skin Photoaging

By

Emily Pond

How much of an influence does the consumption of polyphenols have on the suppression of pigmented spots? A considerable influence, a study finds.

3-D Tattoo Device Aids With Nipple Reconstruction

A new device allows plastic surgeons to perform three-dimensional nipple tattoos as part of breast reconstruction.

New Technique Improves Face-Lifts for Balding Men

A new method of face-lift surgery eliminates visible scars for bald men undergoing the procedure.

Tixel-Induced Rapamycin Delivery After Pulsed Dye Laser for Port Wine Stain

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

The use of the drug delivery system combined with topical rapamycin improves the results of pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatment for port wine stains and can reduce the total number of necessary PDL sessions, with no remarkable adverse events.

Fractional Plasma Generator Effective for Nonsurgical Blepharoplasty

By

Emily Pond

Researchers sought to determine a protocol for using plasma technology to treat signs of aging in the periorbital region.

Long-Pulsed Cutera Nd:YAG Lasers Effectively Reduce Cutaneous Vessel Severity in Face and Legs

By

Brandon May

After only 2 treatments, more than three-quarters of patients treated with the Nd:YAG laser for cutaneous vessels on the face and the legs showed excellent improvement.

Methylmercury Toxicity From Skin-Lightening Cream Found

This is the first known case of methylmercury poisoning in the United States in nearly 50 years.

Diode Laser Reduces Wrinkles and Pigmentation

By

Brandon May

Use of the Diode laser effectively resulted in improvement in pigmentation and wrinkles while maintaining a high safety profile with limited down time.

Postoperative Antibiotics Cut Infections After Facial Plastic Surgery

Postoperative antibiotic prescriptions are associated with reduced rates of infections after facial plastic surgery.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Provides Significant Improvement in Melasma

By

Brandon May

Because of the significant improvement seen, the study investigators suggest intradermal PRP injection could be an alternative or adjuvant therapy for melasma.