Category: Rejuvenation

Rejuvenation

New Microneedle Can Obliterate Spider Veins in One Sesson

A new microneedle device—the Given Needle—may help eradicate spider veins with one treatment, a new study shows.

Rejuvenation

SkinHealth Systems Expands FDA-Cleared Indications for SkinStylus Microneedling Device

The FDA has cleared the SkinStylus microneedling device for the improvement of periorbital wrinkles in adults aged 22 years and older across all Fitzpatrick skin types, expanding the device's FDA-cleared indications to include facial acne scars, periorbital wrinkles, and abdominal scars.

Rejuvenation

FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for AbbVie’s Fast-Acting Toxin Application

Agency requests additional manufacturing information and does not cite safety or efficacy concerns or require new clinical studies.

Hair Transplant

Hidden Scalp Inflammation May Explain Why Common Hair Loss Treatments Stop Working

An open-access paper describes PIILIF, a hidden follicle-centered inflammatory pattern that may interfere with standard pattern hair loss treatments, even in normal-appearing scalp.

Injectibles

FDA Clears Restylane Contour for Temple Hollowing

The expanded indication is based on clinical data showing high responder rates and results lasting up to 18 months, with no serious adverse events reported.

Lip Augmentations

Influencing the Industry: How to Decide if You Need a Lip Flip or Lip Filler

To (lip) flip or not to flip, that’s the question many patients are asking their plastic surgeons. But the decision between treatment options—lip flip, lip filler, or both—is multifaceted. And personal, plastic surgeons say.

Lifestyle

Integrating GLP-1s into Aesthetic Practice: Dr Johnny Franco on Personalizing the Patient Journey

Plastic surgeon Johnny Franco, MD, discusses how his firsthand experience with GLP-1s shaped his patient-centered wellness program and what plastic surgeons should know before adding similar treatments to their aesthetic practices.

Med Spa

Dermatology Groups Back NYC Council Probe into Medspas

Dermatology organizations are backing a New York City Council investigation and urging state lawmakers to require clearer consumer disclosures after inspectors documented widespread licensing and safety violations at medical spas.

Vein Treatment

Sensitive, Noninvasive Platform Detects Circulating Tumor Cells in Melanoma Patients

Scientists have created a laser-based platform that can quickly and noninvasively screen large quantities of blood in patients with melanoma to detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) - a precursor to deadly metastases.