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Many factors can complicate treating tear trough deformities using facial fillers. A recent Taiwanese study identifies an algorithm to simplify this process. As we age, our skin begins to lose its moisture and elasticity, thins out, and much of the soft tissue begins to atrophy. Unfortunately, in the aging face, these changes don’t happen in
Plastic surgeons in China evaluate the efficacy of Teflon implants for augmenting the nasal bridge and tip in Asian rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is defined as a surgical procedure to cosmetically alter the nose, but as any plastic surgeon can tell you, not all patients are the same. For example, those of Asian descent may have desires
A pilot study by Brazilian dermatologists demonstrates the beneficial skin changes seen in treating melasma with collagen microneedling. Melasma afflicts up to a third of the female population of the child-bearing age. The hyperpigmentation that occurs over the face is due to an abnormal deposition of melanin. Natural pregnancy hormones and ultraviolet radiation are the
Scientists in the US have developed a new method of cross-linking gold nanoparticles to collagen gels to treat the aging face. Aging, disease, and trauma all lead to deficits in soft tissue. Dermal fillers, also known as soft tissue fillers, are medical injectable implants for cosmetic and tissue reconstruction. These soft tissue fillers can be
A recent review article updates recent research on melasma, commonly referred to as pregnancy mask, indicating it may be more than just related to pregnancy. Melasma is a common but challenging skin disorder. While it can affect anyone, it is more common among the female population. It is defined as the brownish pigmentation that covers
When you have hard water, you may have noticed some of its effect on your household and also on your skin. There are so many other negative ways that it can affect both your family and your home and we will share them with you. Signs that indicate hard water: 1. Your water smells funny A
We all know that some of the cosmetics may irritate your skin, especially if you suffer from eczema. Some products may trigger a flare because of certain ingredients it contains. Know these vital ingredients that drastically affect people with eczema, even psoriasis, or just a sensitive skin. What are the skin care ingredients you must
The cool breeze and dry heat of winter can cause dry skin, yet our healthy hair is just as prone to harm from the winter climate. Our hair needs special care to minimize the damage from cold winds, indoor heating and static electricity that can make our hair dry and fragile. The good news is
The main purpose of getting a top-rated shower filter is to get rid most of the bad stuff from our daily shower water before it hits your skin. Our local water plant treats our water before it ever gets to our homes or apartments. These water plans infuse chemicals into the water to effectively disinfect
A recent research study investigates whether fluorouracil cream can be used to prevent skin cancer such as keratinocyte carcinomas or melanomas. Keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) are types of skin cancers where malignant cells develop in either the basal or squamous skin cell layers. Different from melanomas, keratinocyte carcinomas do not have the same frightening symptoms, such
A new study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology assessed whether keratin gel isolated from hair could help reduce neck wrinkles. Wrinkles are a physical manifestation of aging caused by the incorrect repair of injured elastic and collagen fibers. When an individual smiles or frowns, these fibers are broken down and regenerated. However, over