Aesthetics News

CHICAGO — An asymmetric smile following masseter botulinum toxin injections can be avoided by adhering to a specific technique and keeping injections in the correct location of the muscle.

NEW YORK — Patients with skin of color may experience more reactions to hyaluronic acid fillers than collagen, leading to a need for guidance in managing filler complications, according to a speaker here.

The FDA has issued a complete response letter for Galderma’s QM-1114 biologics license application for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines and crow’s feet, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.

Dermatologists should avoid the removal of benign nevi from children that are not of a consenting age, regardless of the parents’ preferences, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Prescription retinoids are the most potent treatment option for photoaging while over-the-counter products may induce positive outcomes as well, according to a study.

The physicochemical characteristics of calcium hydroxyapatite-based dermal fillers may determine the induction of collagen that will bring the longest-lasting results, according to a study.

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, announced in a press release positive topline results from the second of three phase 3 studies evaluating Botox Cosmetic for the treatment of moderate to severe platysma prominence.

A novel firming and toning body lotion containing bioactive botanicals may improve upper arm firmness and thigh cellulite in women, according to a study.

The demand for cosmetic enhancement procedures is on the rise among adolescents, with 229,740 performed among this population in 2020 alone, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Following the release of the “Barbie” movie in July 2023, a new cosmetic trend called “Barbie Botox” has taken social media by storm.