Robotic Hair Restoration
The latest innovation to hair restoration surgery has been the introduction of a robotic system for harvesting grafts. This system uses the follicular unit extraction/follicular isolation technique method for harvesting…
New Tattoo Approaches in Dermatology
Tattoos have fascinated mankind for centuries. Although these body marks were once considered to be permanent, technical and scientific progress in recent years has made it possible to remove tattoos…
Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology
The demand for noninvasive methods of facial and body rejuvenation has experienced exponential growth over the last decade. There is a particular interest in safe and effective ways to decrease…
Ultrasound Skin Tightening
Ultrasound skin tightening is a noninvasive, nonablative method that allows for energy deposition into the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissue while avoiding epidermal heating. Ultrasound coagulation is confined to arrays…
Future Directions in Cutaneous Laser Surgery
This article presents an overview of future trends in cutaneous laser therapy and technology. To enhance efficacy and specificity of treatment, new wavelengths directed at both old and new targets…
A Modern Approach to the Treatment of Cellulite
Cellulite is a prevalent, multifactorial, condition that is extremely recalcitrant to a wide array of treatments. This article discusses patient characteristics, selection, and the vast armamentarium in the treatment of…
Filler Placement and the Fat Compartments
Understanding the anatomy and distribution of facial fat and the alterations that occur during the aging process is essential to effectively and precisely achieve facial rejuvenation. Over the past several…
Aesthetic Uses of the Botulinum Toxin
The cosmetic use of botulinum toxin (BoNT) is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the world today. Common adverse events seen in the aesthetic use of the BoNT include…
Next Generation Cosmeceuticals
The aging process is unavoidable and often augmented by extrinsic forces, such as ultraviolet radiation. The increasing middle-aged population is leading to the production of many new cosmetic products promising…
Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Cosmetics
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by cosmetic products is an increasing concern given the continual creation and introduction of new cosmetics to the public. This article presents an overview of how…
