Poly-L-lactic acid filler is a sterile, injectable, biocompatible, biodegradable material that is made of small particles of a synthetic polymer named ‘poly-L-lactic acid’ (PLLA),...
» Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive method of drug delivery that consists of multiple intradermal or subcutaneous injections of a mixture of compounds in minute doses « .
In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid advancement and is increasingly becoming a cornerstone in the evolution of healthcare (Holzinger et al. 2019).
The patient, a 74-year-old female with no prior treatment with dermal fillers, attended the clinic to address several concerns related to aging and overall skin health. The patient reported...
The discovery and understanding of polynucleotides have played a crucial role in shaping modern medicine. Johann Friedrich Miescher (a Swiss physician and biologist) first isolated ‘nuclein’ — now...
Do we have the experience to assess and treat the patient and can we achieve their desired expectations?
Laser treatment of acne scars can be divided into two main categories: ablative and non-ablative (Table 1). Thermal injury delivered by lasers leads to stimulation of dermal fibroblasts, which...
The basic unit of the polynucleotide-based injectable relies on long chains of highly purified nucleotides which form a series of highly stable alpha helixes. The hypoallergenic polynucleotides are...
Acne scarring can be prevented by switching off the inflammation with appropriate medical treatments. Patients with nodulocystic acne and skin of colour are at increased risk of scarring and should be...
Before employing any rejuvenation intervention, an in-depth aesthetic consultation must occur to gain a patient's history, discuss goals and create a treatment plan in accordance with their...
The terms ‘ultrasound’ and ‘sonography’ tend to be used interchangeably. Ultrasound is a modality that uses acoustic energy or sound waves above the range of the human ear to create a two-dimensional...
Diagnosis of rosacea can be difficult at times. The rash in this condition is central on the face, sparing the periorbital and perioral region..
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