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• Medical Community Member - August 14th 2018
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Aging negatively affects the hands aesthetically, causing the accentuation of the veins and crepe-like skin. These changes are due to the loss of volume, hydration, and elasticity, which makes this area a common source of concern. Traditional treatments were invasive and have always been limited in their scope and success rate, but this has changed with the advent of cosmetic fillers. However, one major drawback of common cosmetic fillers is their relatively short duration of action. The aim of hand rejuvenation is to restore volume to plump the hand, hence giving it a youthful appearance. However, this is challenging due to the fact that the muscle and tendons of the hands are always moving, which hastens the degradation of filler products. Advantages of Radiesse for hand rejuvenation Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxylapatite, a calcium derivative that is normally found in the bones and teeth of humans. This attribute makes the material biocompatible and is therefore [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - August 13th 2018
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Restoring volume to the midface region has a global effect on the face; in fact, midface rejuvenation is usually sufficient to give an overall younger appearance to the patient without the need for treating other areas. For this reason, midface augmentation is recommended first before other procedures like augmentation of the tear trough or nose, nasolabial folds correction, or filling the perioral region. Patients suitable for a Radiesse treatment in their cheek region are those with age-related concerns, like volume loss and the dropping of malar fat pads that leads to a drooping of the front of the cheek into adjacent areas. Younger patients with prominent nasojugal folds or deficiencies in the midface soft tissue or bony areas are also suitable for Radiesse treatments. This treatment helps the above conditions by volumizing the malar and submalar regions to reduce the shadowing effect that is associated with the above age-related concerns. Additionally, restoring v [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - August 9th 2018
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Lip augmentation procedures are among the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures practitioners can perform. Clients usually come with age-related concerns, such as thinning lips, vertical wrinkles above the upper lip (also known as “smoker’s lines” or “barcode lines”), flattening of the Cupid’s bow, and the loss of volume. This area is challenging to treat, as it is a highly mobile area, so any non-permanent filler will usually have a decreased duration of action in this area compared with other areas of the face. Typically, the approach used for lip enhancement involves invasive surgery and the use of synthetic or autologous materials for filler. The effects of these procedures are often very long-lasting, with corrections often remaining for up to five years. However, such procedures are costly, involve surgery, and are associated with severe complications, including scarring and asymmetry. Implants such as polytetrafluoroethy [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - August 8th 2018
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What is Scrotox? Botox is a neurotoxin derived from Clostridium botulinum that, when injected, acts at the site of treatment to block neuromuscular signalling, thereby preventing contractions of the muscle. Botox is known primarily for its role as a requisite therapy in fighting the signs of aging in the skin; however, its mechanism of action allows for many more uses, with many of these uses not widely known. In fact, there is an emerging trend where Botox is used for the aesthetic enhancement of male genitalia, specifically scrotal rejuvenation. Scrotal anatomy and muscles involved in scrotal movement The scrotum is located beneath the penis and consists of a dual-chambered sack of skin and smooth muscle. It houses the testes, external spermatic fascia, epididymis, and ductus deferens. Exteriorly, the skin of the scrotum is commonly wrinkled and defined by furrows and ridges. The dartos and cremaster muscles of the scrotum work to move the testicles for temperature r [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - August 2nd 2018
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The earlobe is an integral part of the face in an aesthetic sense. For instance, women have often adorned jewelry in this area, with ear piercings being one of the oldest types of body modifications. Unappealing physical characteristics of the earlobe, such as being too large or having an uneven shape, can become a cause of concern for patients. Additionally, earlobes can be damaged from wearing long, heavy jewelry, which can cause further resulting in undesired aesthetic conditions. Split earlobe Over time, patients who wear long or heavy jewelry, especially if suspended from a fine ring, will eventually find that the heavy weight pulling on their piercing stretches, elongates, and sometimes completely pulls through the piercing hole, resulting in a split earlobe. A split earlobe can be incomplete or complete, and different techniques should be used for repair based on the type of damage sustained by the earlobe. Enlarged ear-piercing hole The stretching of the ea [Read more]

• Medical Community Member  - August 1st 2018
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As the latest trend in cosmetic injectables, there is now significant demand in the use of Sculptra for nonsurgical butt lifts. Cosmetic contouring of the buttocks is usually performed for enhancement purposes, or in some cases, to correct post-surgical irregularities. Previously, the only options for contouring the buttocks were surgical, with patients receiving butt implants or Brazilian Butt Lifts (fat grafting procedures whereby fat cells are harvested and injected into the buttocks). Now, Sculptra provides patients with an alternative option. Generally, good candidates for this treatment include those with a low body mass index (and thus have no source of autologous fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift), or who do not wish to get silicone implants. What is Sculptra? Sculptra is a semi-permanent injectable filler made of poly-L-lactic acid with volumizing and collagen-boosting properties. It is a preparation consisting of microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid with sodium c [Read more]

• Medical Community Member  - July 31st 2018
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Sweating is a normal bodily process that is an important means of thermoregulation. In humans, the production and secretion of sweat occurs from the sweat glands, which are located in the skin. That being said, some patients would prefer not to deal with the pitfalls of perspiration, such as unsightly sweat marks, body odor, and stained shirts. For these individuals, Botox injections may be a suitable form of treatment.  Botox for armpits vs Botox for hyperhidrosis Botox consists of type A botulinum toxin derived from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium. While it is primarily known as an anti-wrinkle treatment, Botox has a multitude of other indications, one of which is the treatment of excessive underarm sweating or severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis.  Primary axillary hyperhidrosis is defined as idiopathic, excessive sweating lasting for six months or more. This sweating has at least two of the following features: impairment of daily activities, a kno [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - July 30th 2018
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Restylane can help you avoid surgery The gold standard for treatment of marionette lines are surgical procedures to tighten and lift the skin. However, the same effects can now be achieved in a non-surgical manner with injectable dermal fillers like Restylane. Restylane replenishes volume to the face, producing a lifted effect and smoothing skin depressions. By providing three-dimensional treatment, Restylane also provide more youthful and natural results. These simple, in-office procedures (popularly known as liquid facelifts) are a quick and convenient way for patients to correct their lines. Another advantage to this procedure is that the results are relatively durable but are reversible if the patient is in any way unsatisfied with their results. What’s more, treatment is highly personalized and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, allowing each patient to attain the look they desire. Why treating marionette lines with Restylane is so popular? Marionette lines (also [Read more]