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The author raised the question: will we still understand one another if we can no longer fully use facial expressions in non-verbal communication?.
Cheek augmentation is recommended when there is evidence of bony resorption and/or fat pat atrophy that results in skin laxity and/or evidence of general ageing. All of this can be assessed medically...
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...
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...
Despite improvements in the technology and reductions in cost, there are still significant barriers to the ubiquitous use of ultrasound in medical aesthetics. It has a significant learning curve that...
A biofilm formation is a series of well-regulated steps. To understand the problem that they pose, it is important to understand the mechanism of how they form and function. The bacteria must attach...
PRP is an autologous concentration of human platelets in a small volume of plasma, which is developed from autologous blood, meaning that it is inherently safe and is defined as a sample of autologous...
In a woman's reproductive years, estradiol is produced in abundance. Upon entering the perimenopausal years, estradiol levels begin to reduce, and estrone becomes the predominant form of oestrogen,...
Many brands selling CBD skin products list the total CBD content in milligrams. This is a good indicator that the CBD product is legitimate. Purchase products only in stable packaging, rather than...
Dermal fillers can be broadly divided into two categories, based on the longevity of the product, as well as their origin. In terms of longevity, dermal fillers can be temporary, semi-permanent or...
A pre-treatment record card and photos should be filled out with the patient prior to any treatment..
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)or body dysmorphia is a mental health condition characterised by an individual's extreme fixation on one or more aspects of their appearance. Common areas of focus tend...
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