Aesthetic Medicine

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Comparative Efficacy of PSL vs NSL for Laser-Assisted Tattoo Removal

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Emily Pond

A prospective study of patients seeking removal of black or colored tattoos was conducted to evaluate the relative efficacy of 2 laser-assisted tattoo removal systems.

Jawline Enhancement With Soft Tissue Filler Injections Durable and Very Satisfying

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Colby Stong

Aesthetic outcome, patient satisfaction, adverse events, and volume change after jawline contouring is assessed.

FDA: Needle-Free Devices Should Not Be Used to Inject Dermal Fillers

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Diana Ernst, RPh

These “pens” use high pressure to force substances into the body.

Botulinum Toxin May Be Beneficial for Androgenetic Alopecia

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Colby Stong

Injectable botulinum toxin as a possible adjuvant treatment for patients with androgenetic alopecia was investigated.

Botulinum Toxin Use Associated With Improvements in Depression

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Brandon May

Can use of botulinum toxin injection improve severity in patients with depression?

Ice Pack Compression, Vibration Anesthesia Device Reduce Pain During Scalp Injections

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Colby Stong

Inexpensive, practical, and safe strategies to reduce patients’ pain level during inactivated PRP scalp injections are reviewed.

Single-Use Mineral Face Mask Improves Erythema, Quality of Life After Nonablative Laser Procedure

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Colby Stong

The efficacy, tolerance, patient satisfaction, and quality of life of patients treated with the M89M mask after laser treatment was assessed.

Rapid Relief Restoring Cream Added to AmLactin Product Line

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Brian Park, PharmD

AmLactin® Rapid Relief Restoring Cream is supplied in 12-ounce (340g) jars and costs $24.99.

Comparing Site Preparation Methods for the Surgical Treatment of Vitiligo

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Emily Pond

The efficacy of recipient site preparation using dermabrasion, cryoblister, and dermaroller followed by NCES in stable vitiligo were compared.

Update: Facial Filler Use Now Reported by Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Participants

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Heidi W. Moore

Moderna mRNA-1273-P301 study participants will now be asked to disclose information about their use of facial fillers.