November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This article reviews the challenges faced by beginners in setting up a hair transplantation practice and reports no new clinical findings.
November 2024 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” In this case report, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with pseudopelada of Brocq, highlighting the diagnostic challenges of this rare scarring alopecia and underscoring the need for precise evaluation using trichoscopy and skin biopsy to avoid ineffective treatments and manage progression.
June 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study highlights the crucial role pharmacists play in the aesthetic field, emphasizing their technical knowledge in ensuring safe and informed use of cosmetic products, which enhances professional recognition and promotes more secure and ethical aesthetic practices.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “PubMed” This review discusses various hair removal methods and highlights that most research is limited to darker hair and fairer skin, suggesting a need for studies on light-colored hair; it reports no new clinical results.
September 2022 in “British Dental Journal” Platelet-rich fibrin is becoming popular for medical and cosmetic uses like hair growth and natural fillers.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” This review article explores the current use and evidence of stem cell therapy in dermatology, detailing its applications, benefits, and limitations across various skin disorders, while also addressing teledermatology's rise during COVID-19 and proposing its ongoing integration into healthcare delivery.
7 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of aesthetic nursing” This article reviews the use of carboxytherapy for alopecia, sharing the authors' experiences, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This article explores the use of homeopathy in aesthetic medicine, discussing various remedies like Silicea 30 and Arnica 30 for conditions such as wrinkles and acne, and highlighting their holistic approach targeting underlying causes without reported side effects.
This abstract suggests that cost barriers limit the application of standard aesthetic procedures in developing countries, while exploring platelet-rich plasma as a potentially safer and less invasive option in geriatric aesthetics. Detailed results were not reported.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study reviewed aesthetic gynecology procedures, reporting that most are safe, well tolerated, and yield high patient satisfaction, particularly for postmenopausal and postpartum women. However, the study highlights the need for standardized protocols and long-term data.
The systematic review reported promising outcomes for stem cell-enriched treatments in aesthetic medicine, such as improved skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, and scar revision. However, challenges like protocol variability and regulatory issues must be addressed to ensure effective and safe clinical applications.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures tailored for different racial and ethnic skin types, but it reports no new clinical findings.
February 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This narrative review examines advancements in regenerative aesthetic medicine, focusing on injectable modalities like PRP, polynucleotides, and exosomes, but highlights the need for more robust evidence and standardization in clinical applications.
August 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This book reviews the special considerations of ethnicity in facial plastic surgery, focusing on rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty, but does not report new clinical findings.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “South African family practice” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma shows potential for improving alopecia areata and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed as evidence primarily supports short-term outcomes in orthopaedic applications.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “British Dental Journal” Most UK dental schools don't teach non-surgical facial aesthetics, but dentists have a good knowledge base to provide these services.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights the potential of regenerative medicine therapies, such as biologics and emerging technologies, to significantly impact aesthetic and reconstructive procedures in plastic surgery and dermatology.
January 2026 in “The Operating Room Global Journal” This review found that image-guided techniques in regenerative aesthetic procedures may enhance accuracy and patient outcomes compared to traditional methods, but more high-quality randomized trials are needed to establish standardized protocols.
January 2024 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This study found that aesthetic plastic surgeons in Guangdong, China, show strong interest in continuing education, with varied preferences based on the type of hospital they work in.
January 2023 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This study found a strong interest among aesthetic plastic surgeons in Guangdong, China, for further training courses, with significant differences in training preferences between private and government hospital surgeons.
May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The book is a detailed guide for plastic surgeons with clear explanations and is recommended for both new and experienced practitioners.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, most participants began using chemical hair dyes at a young age, experiencing adverse effects, but continued due to the perceived importance of hair color.
September 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” This study examined the use of medical dermapigmentation to restore lip appearance after traumatic injuries, finding that a staged approach effectively camouflages scar tissue, enhances symmetry, and improves psychological well-being, demonstrating benefits in a clinical case of a dog bite.
52 citations
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January 2023 in “Toxins” This narrative review discusses expert consensus on the optimal use of botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic applications in facial and oral-maxillofacial areas across Asian and Caucasian populations, highlighting injection techniques, effective doses, historical context, and potential complications.
113 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the cosmetic applications of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits and the need for more controlled studies.
6 citations
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found a lack of consensus among leading hair transplant surgeons regarding drug use during hair transplantation surgery due to insufficient evidence-based medicine.
February 2025 in “Journal of Women & Aging” This study identified a significant trend among Black women towards less frequent use of complex hairstyles and salon visits over 30 years, while managing grey hair became a key element of personal and social identity.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” This article reviews the cultural, historical, and marketing influences driving female pubic hair removal and argues it is socially seen as normative for aesthetic, hygienic, erotic, and self-image reasons.
April 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial in the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing discusses the rise in unethical practices in the medical aesthetics field, particularly by non-health professionals offering high-level cosmetic procedures, and calls for experienced practitioners to voice their concerns in person to influence regulatory practices.
5 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of micrografts and minigrafts for facial and scalp hair reconstruction, noting it is safe, predictable, and achieves high patient satisfaction, but it presents no new clinical data.