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Hot topics in aesthetics research

Researchers explored the portrayals of stem cell-based cosmetic and anti-aging products online and found that most websites portrayed stem cell-based products as ready for public use and very few cite scientific evidence, according to research in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

Read on for two additional studies on augmentation rhinoplasty and forehead flap preference for nasal reconstruction.

Researchers: Consumers should be wary of stem cell products ‘scienceploitation’

Patient education needs to improve on the use of stem cells in the aesthetics industry, to ensure an understanding of relevant science on the topic, according to researchers. Read more

Augmentation rhinoplasty: Know the cause of depressed dimpling prior surgery to optimize result

Before proceeding with scar-revision surgery, researchers urge surgeons to address the skin specifically in secondary rhinoplasty, as the change in skin elasticity and contour are essential to best resolve a patient’s aesthetic concerns. Read more

Two-stage paramedian forehead flap remains gold standard in nasal reconstruction

In a retrospective review in Dermatologic Surgery, researchers found no comprehensive evidence to suggest an enhanced aesthetic result from three-stage forehead flap technique when compared with the two-stage technique. Read more