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Injectables and Facelifts: Can We Coexist? A Retrospective Chart Review Assessing Injectable Treatments Preceding and Following Rhytidectomy.
[BACKGROUND] Facelift surgery is a cornerstone of facial rejuvenation, yet it may not fully address volume loss, skin quality, or other age-related changes. Minimally invasive procedures-such as injectables and energy-based devices-are incr…
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Neuromodulator Co-Administration With a Vibration Device: Patient Comfort Study.
[BACKGROUND] Injection of neuromodulators, such as botulinum toxins, is a common procedure. Used on-label, neuromodulators are safe and effective, but injection is often accompanied by pain. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of the study is to understa…
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Revealing the Patient Perspective: Evolution of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Botulinum Toxin Studies in Aesthetic Medicine.
[BACKGROUND] OnabotulinumtoxinA has been licensed for the treatment of upper facial lines for over 20 years. Patient benefits extend well beyond correction of the lines themselves-including positive effects on confidence, self-esteem, feeli…
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Hyaluronic Acid Filler VYC-25L for Jawline Restoration Yields High Satisfaction, Improved Jawline Measurements, and Sustained Effectiveness Across Skin Types, Age, and Gender for up to 12 Months.
[BACKGROUND] A randomized study previously reported demonstration of the safety and efficacy of hyaluronic acid filler VYC-25L for restoring jawline definition. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this study was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes (…
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Self-perception of natural outcome, appearance, and emotional well-being after OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment for upper facial lines: Post hoc analysis across age and gender.
[BACKGROUND] OnabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA) is indicated for upper facial lines (UFL). Fear of unnatural-looking outcomes is a frequently reported treatment barrier. [AIMS] Examine patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after onabotA treatment for…
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Higher Responder Rates Observed With Live Participant Assessment Versus Photographic Assessment After VYC-20L Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Chin Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] In an evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial, the hyaluronic acid soft-tissue filler VYC-20L injectable gel was safe and effective for correcting volume deficits and retrusion in the chin. [OBJECTIVES] The objective of…
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Non-surgical rhinoplasty using polydioxanone threads.
[OBJECTIVE] To demonstrate the effects of PDO threads non-surgical rhinoplasty on patients' quality of life (using FACE-Q Scale) and first impression assessments. [METHODS] This is a prospective cohort study of 10 adult patients who sought…
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Artificial Intelligence Versus Expert Plastic Surgeon: Comparative Study Shows ChatGPT "Wins" Rhinoplasty Consultations: Should We Be Worried?
Large language models, such as ChatGPT, hold tremendous promise to bridge gaps in patient education and enhance the decision-making resources available online for patients seeking nasal surgery. To compare the performance of ChatGPT in ans…
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Identifying Levels of Competency in Aesthetic Medicine: A Questionnaire-based Study.
[BACKGROUND] In 2022, the US experienced a significant increase in demand for minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, underscoring its rising acceptance amid an unregulated educational environment for practitioners. The absence of standard…
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Esthetic considerations for treating the patient of European descent: Thriving in diversity international roundtable series.
[BACKGROUND] The European esthetic experience is informative for understanding both innovation as well as how to care for patients of various backgrounds and ages. [AIMS] To discuss best practices for treating the European population and h…
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Aesthetic considerations for treating the Asian patient: Thriving in diversity international roundtable series.
[BACKGROUND] The unique anatomy of the Asian face, along with the influence of cultural forces and regional preferences, has led to the development of specialized approaches to rejuvenation and beautification that are applicable to the aest…
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Subject satisfaction and psychological well-being with escalating abobotulinumtoxinA injection dose for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines.
[BACKGROUND] Previous studies indicate that the efficacy and durability of a single AbobotulinumtoxinA (ABO) treatment for moderate to severe glabellar lines may be enhanced with increasing dose, while safety outcomes remain consistent with…
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Narrowing the Wide Tip via Endonasal Approach.
Rhinoplasty is arguably the most complex and intricate surgery performed by facial plastic surgeons. Nasal tip refinement of a broad nasal tip has remained the most challenging part of rhinoplasty as sophisticated techniques are critical to…
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Botulinum Toxin Type A for Glabellar Frown Lines: What Impact of Higher Doses on Outcomes?
Botulinum toxin serotype-A (BoNT-A) preparations are widely used to improve the appearance of wrinkles. While effective and well tolerated, patients require retreatment over time to re-establish the effects. There is growing interest from p…
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Safe and Effective Chin Augmentation With the Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Filler, VYC-20L.
[BACKGROUND] VYC-20L is a hyaluronic acid soft tissue filler with lidocaine designed to restore facial volume. [OBJECTIVE] Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of VYC-20L in patients with chin retrusion. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] Adults wi…
- Commentary on "Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Using Injectable Fillers: A Safety Review of 2488 Procedures" by Rivkin: Cannula Use During Dermal Filler Injection.
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Managing intravascular complications following treatment with calcium hydroxylapatite: An expert consensus.
[BACKGROUND] Inadvertent intra-arterial injection of dermal fillers including calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) can result in serious adverse events including soft tissue necrosis, permanent scarring, visual impairment, and blindness. When int…
- The illusions of time, truth, and aesthetic medicine.
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Aesthetic evolution drives birth of minimally invasive surgery subgroup.
[BACKGROUND] Facial and neck skin tightening, and rejuvenation began decades ago with maximally invasive incisional face-lift surgery. Aesthetic trends, patient demands, and innovative technology brought about minimally invasive and noninva…
- Revision Plastic Surgery Reality Television: What's Good About Botched?
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Introducing a novel model: The special theory of relativity for attractiveness to define a natural and pleasing outcome following cosmetic treatments.
A meteoric expansion in esthetic medicine followed the introduction of nonsurgical cosmetic neuromodulators and fillers in the early 2000s, which has been recently declining. The initial inertia has likely been tempered by the cosmetically …
- Emerging Goals in Aesthetic Medicine.
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Lip Injection Techniques Using Small-Particle Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler.
The shape and fullness of the lips have a significant role in facial aesthetics and outward appearance. The corrective needs of a patient can range from a subtle enhancement to a complete recontouring including correction of perioral rhytid…
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A Comprehensive Approach to Multimodal Facial Aesthetic Treatment: Injection Techniques and Treatment Characteristics From the HARMONY Study.
[BACKGROUND] The HARMONY study is the first clinical trial to assess the impact of a global approach to facial rejuvenation with several minimally invasive modalities, using patient-reported outcome measures. [OBJECTIVE] Provide details of…
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Safety and Effectiveness of the Hyaluronic Acid Filler, HYC-24L, for Lip and Perioral Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid gels are increasingly used for augmentation of the lips. [OBJECTIVE] To assess the safety and effectiveness of Juvéderm Ultra XC, a 24 mg/mL hyaluronic acid gel containing 0.3% (wt/wt) lidocaine (HYC-24L), for …
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The risk of alar necrosis associated with dermal filler injection.
[BACKGROUND] Injection of dermal fillers is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. Serious complications from fillers are rare but potentially devastating to patients and physicians. Skin necrosis, such as nasal alar necros…
- Influence of botulinum toxin a injection in the practice management of facial plastic surgery.