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September 19, 2023
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Positive topline results show Botox Cosmetic may improve aesthetics of platysma prominence

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.

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September 08, 2023
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Q&A: Dermatologist weighs in on ethics of cosmetic enhancements in adolescents

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.

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August 29, 2023
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Q&A: What clinicians should know about viral beauty trend ‘Barbie Botox’

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

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May 22, 2023
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Understanding benefits, shortcomings of skin substitutes can help guide treatment

Considering the unique characteristics of different skin substitutes will provide improved wound care management that meets patient needs, according to a study.

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May 18, 2023
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Metvix yields positive cosmetic results in basal cell carcinoma treatment

Topical photodynamic therapy and methyl aminolevulinate, marketed as Metvix, displayed effectiveness and good cosmetic outcomes in the treatment of basal cell carcinomas following surgery, according to a study.

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May 12, 2023
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Q&A: Effects of alopecia go beyond cosmetic complications

Many people often consider alopecia — a disease characterized by chronic and sudden hair loss — to be exclusively a cosmetic disorder. Unlike many other chronic conditions, the disease itself does not increase mortality, and it is often not accompanied by physical pain.

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April 26, 2023
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FDA approves Sculptra for cheek wrinkles

The FDA has approved Sculptra, an injectable poly-L-lactic acid, for the correction of cheek wrinkles, Galderma announced in a press release.

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February 24, 2023
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PMMA-collagen gel effective, safe as ‘long-term filler’ in mid-face volume loss

An extension study of polymethylmethacrylate-collagen gel showed that this intervention may improve mid-face volume loss through 36 months, according to a study.

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February 15, 2023
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Men, millennials represent new markets for aesthetic procedures

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Younger women and men are increasingly seeking out cosmetic procedures which can lead to increased revenue for practitioners, according to a speaker here.

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February 14, 2023
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Use of topical exosomes could revolutionize skin regeneration

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Although they should never be injected, exosomes could change the way dermatologists heal the skin, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.

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