Aesthetics News

DENVER — HIV infections linked to “vampire facials” performed at a spa in New Mexico could have been avoided if the now-closed spa had adhered to appropriate infection prevention and control practices, experts said.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Xerosis can be a significant issue for patients as they age and dermatology practioners should both be aware and remain vigilant with whole body checks in older patients according to a poster presentation here.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Clinique have partnered to establish the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center, Mount Sinai announced in a press release.

In addition to cutting edge content, the 22nd annual South Beach Symposium has added a “unique session” that focuses on how the medical and cosmetic dermatologist can work together to holistically treat patients.

Radiesse has been approved in the European Union to treat wrinkles in the décolleté area, Merz Aesthetics announced in a press release.

Dual modality with deoxycholic acid injections followed by hyaluronic acid filler may reduce submental fat and improve jawline contour, according to a study.

Correcting skin pigmentation, tonality and texture with a combination of chemical peels and neurotoxins may maximize the benefits of both therapies, according to a study.

A topical formulation with PATH-3 Technology demonstrated long-term effects and tolerability in the treatment of facial dyschromia, according to a study.

Injectable Sculptra poly-L-lactic acid treatments significantly reduced the appearance of moderate to severe cheek wrinkles, according to a study.

New phase 3 data showed that a single dose of relabotulinumtoxinA significantly improved glabellar and lateral canthal lines when treated alone or simultaneously with a duration of up to 6 months, Galderma announced in a press release.