Fractional modality for picosecond laser tops aesthetics reads for week

The international launch of Syneron’s PicoWay Resolve, a dual wavelength fractional modality for the PicoWay picosecond laser, was the most-read article of the week on Healio.com/Aesthetics.

Other widely read articles included study results showing that a computerized finite element model of the human nose was able to simulate cephalic trim, and survey results of men being aware of available facial aesthetic procedures, but having a low rate of undergoing the procedures:

Syneron launches dual wavelength fractional modality for picosecond laser

Syneron Medical announced the international launch of PicoWay Resolve, a dual wavelength fractional modality for the PicoWay picosecond laser.

The launch of the modality, which features 532 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths, was announced at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to a press release. The PicoWay platform was launched in November 2014. Read more

Finite element model simulates cephalic trim, nasal tip stability

A computerized finite element model of the human nose was able to simulate cephalic trim, including tip depression and tissue migration, according to recently published study results.

Ryan P. Leary, MD, and colleagues used maxillofacial CT of a healthy patient undergoing rhinoplasty with 1-mm axial resolution to create a multicomponent finite element model (FEM) using 3-D medical imaging. Read more

Liposuction significantly increases quality of life in lipedema patients

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — After treatment with liposuction, patients with lipedema showed a significant reduction of subcutaneous fatty tissue, which improved body proportions and overall shape, according to a study presented at the 23rd Annual World Congress of Dermatology.

A total of 164 patients who underwent conservative lipedema therapy over several years were treated with liposuction in tumescent local anesthesia with vibrating microcannulas. Read more

Self-harm emergency risk increases after bariatric surgery

Although few patients who underwent bariatric surgery had self-harm emergencies, the risk increased significantly following surgery, according to recently published study results.

Researchers conducted a population-based cohort analysis of 8,815 adults (mean age, 42 years; 81.4% women) who underwent bariatric surgery between April 1, 2006, and March 31, 2011, in Ontario, Canada. Read more

Men willing to discuss facial aging, but most have not undergone aesthetic procedures

CHICAGO — Surveyed men reported a willingness to discuss signs of aging and were aware of available facial aesthetic procedures, but had a low rate of undergoing the procedures, according to research presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting.

Terrence Keaney

Terrence Keaney, MD, and colleagues conducted an online study of 600 injectable-naïve but aesthetically oriented men (mean age, 48 years) in the United States. Read more