39 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review found limited but suggestive evidence that Calcium Hydroxylapatite may promote skin regeneration through increased collagen production, cell proliferation, and angiogenesis, although most studies had methodological limitations.
33 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review found that most studies support the effectiveness and safety of using hyaluronic acid fillers and laser treatments together for facial rejuvenation, but highlights that the evidence is limited to small, nonrandomized studies and additional research is necessary.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review examines the growing evidence for using platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic procedures such as hair restoration and skin rejuvenation but reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
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September 2019 in “PubMed” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology and highlights the need for standardized treatment protocols, but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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May 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews autologous cell therapy for facial wrinkles, detailing the use of LaViv and its adverse events, but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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September 2018 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews the biological causes and treatment options for facial aging but reports no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses skin diseases in transgender patients receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy and procedures, highlighting unique conditions and the underdiagnosis that affects their quality of life and mental health.
13 citations
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January 2023 This chapter discusses current nonsurgical facial rejuvenation techniques such as skin treatments and injectable fillers, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of women & aging” This study found that women with negative or mixed feelings about Botox and facial fillers reported diverse and sometimes persistent physical and psychological impacts, feeling commodified, fractured, abandoned, reflective, and transformed.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review discusses the fundamental hallmarks of aging as they relate to skin aging and highlights the prominent roles of oxidative damage and the extracellular matrix in photoaging, reporting no new results.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study reviews the poorly understood occurrence of secondary alopecia, including scarring and non-scarring types, as a rare side effect of cosmetic procedures, emphasizing the need for awareness and early biopsy when patients experience changes in hair density or loss.
3 citations
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January 2021 This chapter explains the mechanisms of facial aging and evaluates non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, platelet concentrates, high intensity focused ultrasound, and radio frequency for addressing aging signs, highlighting their potential for excellent patient outcomes.
2 citations
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November 2014 This chapter reviews common cosmetic dermatology techniques but presents no new findings; it discusses treatments like emollients and laser therapy for conditions like photoaged skin and acne scarring.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This article outlines the importance for healthcare providers to understand skin histology and physiology before performing cosmetic procedures aimed at facial rejuvenation, categorized into four approaches: resurfacing, redraping, relaxing, and replacement/recontouring.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review found a significant increase in men seeking non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures, driven by improved self-confidence, with high efficacy and satisfaction reported by specialists providing advanced, patient-focused care.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This research review found that climate change exacerbates skin conditions like photoaging, inflammatory dermatoses, and skin cancers by causing oxidative stress and inflammation, suggesting that dermatological practices should incorporate environmental and multicultural considerations to optimize patient outcomes in diverse populations.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The authors reported that certain cosmetic procedures can lead to secondary alopecia, and suggested dermatologists play a crucial role in managing these complications and raising awareness about potential adverse effects.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” In this double-blind study, a novel hyaluronic acid gel for lip augmentation was found to be as effective and safe as a commercially available gel, with similar adverse event profiles and high patient and investigator improvement ratings over six months.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 57% increase in interest in facial cosmetic procedures, leading to calls for better industry regulation and professional standards.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This review from the 2013 Keogh Review found that non-surgical cosmetic interventions in the UK are largely unregulated, leaving patients with little protection or recourse.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter provides an overview of skin physiology, aging effects, and how environmental factors like UV damage impact skin health, without presenting new research findings.
This study reviews the increasing interest and reduced stigma surrounding men's plastic and cosmetic surgery, focusing on procedures like neuromodulator injections and hair transplants, highlighting their gender-specific aspects over the past decade.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that electronically-operated pneumatic injections for administering a peptide-hyaluronic acid combination were well tolerated and led to significant improvement in hair density and thickness for men with androgenic alopecia over six months, though the exact mechanism remains uncertain.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this case report, a 37-year-old woman with lupus panniculitis experienced successful restoration of volume in her right cheek using injectable hyaluronic acid filler after suffering from lipoatrophy.
This study concluded that using Plasma gel and PRP as autologous collagen biostimulators improved acne scars and skin density, demonstrating efficiency and safety for facial rejuvenation in clinical evaluations including patient satisfaction.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In their commentary, the authors introduce additional cosmetic procedures—thread lifts, temporal lifting with dermal fillers, and facelifts—that may lead to type 2 pressure alopecia, expanding the understanding of this condition's potential causes beyond the original classification tied to cosmetic injections and sustained external pressure.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that polycaprolactone (PCL) in facial fillers led to more cell proliferation and vascular activity than hyaluronic acid (HA) in Wistar rats, suggesting enhanced tissue regeneration effects with PCL.
This review outlines common dermatological disorders in transgender patients related to hormone therapy and surgeries but presents no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for inclusive healthcare training.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses various potential applications of platelet-rich fibrin in dermatology, but reports no clinical results and highlights the need for standardized protocols.
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This special journal issue reviews various uses of injectables in aesthetic medicine, including treatment innovations with neuromodulators and dermal fillers, but reports no new empirical findings.