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Fat Transfer Technique Marketed As Stem Cell Facelift

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Fat transfer is often viewed as a relative newcomer to the field of dermatology. It is true that the most successful methods for extraction, preparation, storage, and injection have been developed fairly recently. However, the concept of fat grafting has been around for over 100 years with the first documented attempt occurring in 1893. Today, this facial rejuvenation process has received a makeover and is being marketed under the label of “stem cell therapy”. A stem cell facelift ...

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Anti-Aging Hand Rejuvenation Treatments Gain Ground

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Over the last 50 years, most anti-aging dermatology therapies have focused on improving the first thing you notice about a person – their face. However, there’s another area of your body that gets even more wear and tear. Your hands have to deal with sun exposure, weathering, household chemicals, and much more on a daily basis. The skin on the back of the hands is not as robust as facial skin. Plus, there’s not as much fat under the dermal ...

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Dermal Filler Gets FDA Nod for Lip Plumping

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Restylane Dermal Filler TreatmentRestylane has been a popular hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler since it was first introduced in Europe in 1996. After many years of clinical trial use in the United States, it was approved by the FDA for filling moderate to deep facial folds and wrinkles in 2005. This filler is best known for its ability ...

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Temporary and Permanent Lip Augmentation Options

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With more and more Hollywood actresses now choosing lip augmentation, it’s not surprising that this trend is also popular with women at every income level who want to enhance their facial features. When augmentation is used to restore the natural fullness that has been lost due to aging, the effects are often quite good. Lips can be plumped slightly while still maintaining their overall shape and proportion to the rest of the face. However, dramatic enlargement can drastically alter the ...

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Dermal Fillers Carry Small Risk Of Serious Complication

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Most of the side effects associated with dermal fillers are not serious. Minor effects such as swelling, bruising, and redness generally resolve on their own within the first two weeks after treatment. Allergic reactions may be more severe and require medical attention. However, one of the most serious complications is injection of filler material into an artery. This is called intra-arterial embolization. It rarely occurs; but when it does it can lead to extensive tissue damage.

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