Aesthetic Dermatology
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Racial morphing: A conundrum in cosmetic dermatology
“I have patients coming in who want to look like the social media photos they’ve curated, maybe larger lips or more definition in their jawline,”...
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Characterization of Blood-borne Pathogen Exposures During Dermatologic Procedures: The Mayo Clinic Experience
Dermatologists are at risk for blood-borne pathogen (BBP) exposures. We conducted a retrospective review of incidence reports to identify the...
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Facial lipoatrophy with semaglutide-related weight loss
A less severe but noticeable side effect that has gained attention is facial wasting and aging, reportedly coined “Ozempic face” by a...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Camellia japonica
A dry oil known as tsubaki oil, derived from C. japonica and rich in oleic acid, polyphenols, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and E, is used...
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Buccal fat pad removal
The shrinking or shifting of fat that occurs with aging makes the removal of these fat pads in young women controversial.
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Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal could benefit from enhancements, expert says
“If you promise someone results in 4 to 5 treatments, you’re going to have a large group of patients who are disappointed,” Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi...
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Do collagen supplements benefit the skin?
“Maybe there’s some benefit, but the digestive process breaks collagen down into amino acids,” Dr. Ava Shamban said.
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Surgeon’s license suspension spotlights hazards, ethics of live-streaming surgeries
The doctor was accused of engaging in dialogue to respond to viewers’ online questions while a surgical procedure remained actively ongoing, among...
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Why it’s important to offer cosmeceuticals in a cosmetic practice
Dr. Ava Shamban emphasized the importance of offering a wide range of products to accommodate different lifestyles, budgets, skin types, ages, and...
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Cosmetic medicine expert shares male facial aesthetics pearls
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Ten recommendations for building and growing a cosmetic dermatology practice
“You cannot have a practice that runs like the DMV, with people waiting 30-40 minutes to be seen,” Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi said.