Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic dermatology -- where is it today?

What must be known about cosmetic dermatology procedures nowadays? We are witnessing an increase in the number of persons who visit beauticians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons, hoping to improve their appearance. Considering surgery procedures for wrinkling, there are pros and cons. Beauty becomes a standard for human quality of life and professional attention is focused not only on " rea...

Recent Advances in Cosmetic Dermatology in Asians

Asians differ from Caucasians as photoageing tends to present with pigmentary changes as the main issue. Furthermore, with a higher epidermal melanin context, there is a greater risk of complications especially postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and such high epidermal melanin context also acts as a competing chromophobe for the underlying target. In this review article, recent advances in the ...

Radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology: a review.

BACKGROUND Fine lines and rhytides are clinically evident signs of photodamage. Traditionally, ablative and nonablative lasers have been used for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation, but their side effects and downtime have limited their use. OBJECTIVE Radiofrequency (RF) is novel nonablative technology originally used to target photodamage. It differs from lasers in that it uses an electric curr...

Alpha Hydroxy Acids in Cosmetic Dermatology

Cosmetic surgery.

C osmetic surgery is growing in popularity, fueled by a culture of youthful attractiveness, unprecedented affluence and TV “makeover” shows. In 2004, U.S. doctors performed almost 9 million procedures, including such popular operations as breast augmentations, tummy tucks and liposuction. Once the province of celebrities and wealthy matrons, cosmetic surgery today is within the reach of everyon...