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Silicone-Based Scar Cream Effective in Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Investigators sought to determine whether a silicone-based topical scar cream that incorporates selective growth factors can help lower the frequency of postoperative cicatricial and hypertrophic changes in upper eyelid blepharoplasty incisions.

Intradermal Running Sutures Feasible for Postexcision Superficial Repair and Optimal Cosmetic Outcomes

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Brandon May

Intradermal running sutures for superficial repair after excisions are a feasible means of optimizing cosmetic outcomes, according to a case report.

MFU-V Is the Gold Standard for Nonsurgical Lifting and Skin Tightening

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

A panel of 5 expert aesthetic physicians reached a consensus that MFU-V is currently the gold standard treatment for nonsurgical lifting.

Recommendations for Injections in Gluteal Fat Grafting

No subfascial or intramuscular injection should be performed in the gluteus maximus muscle, and surgeons should only inject fat into the subcutaneous tissue.

Women’s Facial Moisturizers Cost More Per Ounce Than Men’s

Facial moisturizers marketed to women are significantly more expensive than comparable moisturizers marketed to men.

‘Vampire Facials’ at New Mexico Spa Linked to HIV Infections

Two people may have contracted HIV after undergoing so-called “vampire facials” at a New Mexico spa.

Persistent, Prolonged Opioid Use Occurs After Plastic Surgery

Persistent and prolonged opioid use occur after plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.

Female Representation Has Increased in Plastic Surgery

Female representation in plastic surgery increased from 2010 to 2016, while this trajectory was not followed by blacks or Hispanics.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite Plus Lidocaine Associated With High Treatment Satisfaction for Facial Volume Loss

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Sheila Jacobs

The injection of CaHA+ has proven effective for the treatment of age-related volume loss in a number of different facial areas.

IncobotulinumtoxinA Less Likely to Induce Immune Response vs Other Botulinum Formulations

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Sheila Jacobs

Researchers conducted a review of various botulinum neurotoxin type A formulations.