Fillers and blindness: Do you include risks on patient consent forms?
Filler injections to the forehead can cause blindness, researchers confirmed in a recent study. A study published in the June issue of JAMA Ophthalmology confirms the possibility of off-label filler...
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Subcutaneous bumps a bacterial consequence of fillers
Copenhagen, Denmark — Fillers injected to enhance beauty have an ugly side effect, which is tricky — at best — to prevent and treat, according to a study published recently. In the study, published...
View ArticleFDA: Stop using unapproved dermal filler
Doctors and other healthcare providers should stop subcutaneous injection use of Expression by Enhancement Medical LLC, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week. It is not approved...
View ArticleRisk of nodules associated with fillers, dental work (VIDEO)
Should you talk with your patients about dental work history? Michael Persky, M.D., posed this question at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology meeting in June. He referenced two...
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Skin anti-aging guidelines: What’s right at what age?
Although the photoaging process affects each individual differently, certain general strategies for the prevention and treatment of the condition are available based on the physiologic changes of the...
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Can trauma displace fillers?
It’s a question asked recently by a realself.com patient who explained that after undergoing a filler injection procedure, an at-home traumatic event in the same area caused a large bruise that...
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Are visual flashes related to injectable fillers around the eyes?
As we know there has been a striking demand in recent years for filler injections and an signfiicant increase in non-core physicians and ancillary staff performing these delicate procedures. Although...
View ArticleGalderma launches tests on liquid botulinum toxin product
Swiss healthcare company Galderma has initiated a phase II clinical trial on a liquid formulation of botulinum toxin to be used in aesthetic dermatology and cosmetic surgery. According to a Galderma...
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A better botulinum toxin?
Las Vegas – A topical neuromodulator in development appears to last longer than currently available products when the topical formulation is injected intramuscularly, said an expert at Cosmetic...
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The medical spa: pros, cons and legalities
Dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons who direct medical spas — whether these medical practices are extensions of their practices or not — assume responsibility for all procedures performed. And while...
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Cosmetic surgery and social media influence in 2015
Are patients really feeling the influence of social media on their decisions to have a cosmetic surgery procedure? According to a recent survey conducted by RealSelf, the answer is a simple and...
View ArticleStudy: Injection depth and botulinum toxin for treatment of eyebrow asymmetry
Botulinum toxin Type A (BoNT-A) has a history of use to correct eyebrow height asymmetry, with the common belief that it works by inactivating the brow depressors. It has also been assumed that deeper...
View ArticleRevving revenues
Conducting clinical trials and dispensing skincare products represent opportunities in an ever-changing landscape, according to Kenneth Beer, M.D., who spoke at The Cosmetic Bootcamp (CBC) in June....
View ArticleWhat are the goals of a cosmeceutical?
Patients sometimes feel that cosmeceuticals are magic substances that make old skin look like young skin. In the skin care industry, a successful cosmeceutical is designed to deliver these three...
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Adjunctive aesthetic treatments for rosacea, melasma
Treating common skin conditions such as rosacea and melasma can build a bridge to aesthetic treatments, said experts at last year’s annual Cosmetic Bootcamp in Aspen, Colo.Dr. LupoIn particular, said...
View ArticleCosmetic dermatology and the "none" or "almost none" phenomenon
We are entering a new era in dermatology where numerous drugs are available with the sole purpose of improving appearance and not treating disease. Certainly, aging could be considered a disease that...
View ArticleStudy examines storing, using reconstituted botulinum toxin A
Storing vials of reconstituted botulinum toxin A (Botox, Allergan) for four weeks after patient administration results in no detectable bacterial or fungal contamination, according to a new pilot...
View ArticleDoes Botox have a role in cosmetic, reconstructive breast surgery?
A new pilot study suggests botulinum toxin A could help reduce pain and expedite expansions by relaxing the pectoralis major muscle in post-mastectomy tissue expander-based breast...
View ArticleDoes BTX-A play a role in acne treatment?
Sebum production after botulinum toxin A (Botox, Allergan) treatment for forehead rhytids positively correlates with the distance away from the injection point, according to a new study. Intramuscular...
View ArticleTips for 'stacking' fillers, toxins and energy-based treatments
Use of fillers and neurotoxins to enhance the face are so widely used that it can be difficult for patients to differentiate your services from those available at the spa down the street. The fact is,...
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