(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsMicrodermabrasionHydro-dermabrasionFacialRough skinNon-invasiveExfoliationSun damageFine linesHydrofacial 6.1 Microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion, introduced in 1985, is a mechanical exfoliation treatment used to diminish…
(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsStorageNeurotoxin handlingNeurotoxin reconstitutionNeurotoxin dosingBotoxDysportXeominNeurotoxinTechniquePreparationJeuveau 11.1 Storage The medications come as either lyophilized (abobotulinumA or incobotulinumA) or vacuum-dried (onabotulinumA…
(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsTemporary fillerHyaluronic acidg-primeCrosslinkedPoly-l-lactic acidCalcium hydroxyapatiteDermal filler pharmacologyNASHAPLLACaHA 16.1 Temporary Dermal Fillers Temporary dermal fillers are the second most…
(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsNeurotoxinHyperhidrosisPalmar hyperhidrosisSweatingGlabellar linesCrow’s feetBoNT/AOff-labelHeadacheNeurotoxin usesNovel neurotoxin usesScarsAcneOily skin 14.1 Hyperhidrosis Excessive underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis) is an approved…
(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsBody dysmorphic disorderBDDPsychological issuesAesthetic expectationsPsychologic referralUnexpected outcomesRealistic expectations 4.1 Unexpected Patient Responses Reputations can be elevated from beautiful…
(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsTopical preparationsRetinoidTretinoinChemical peelCleanserTonerMoisturizerAcneAcne preparationsOTC productsSkin care 5.1 The Skin and Topical Preparation Properties The skin is the largest…
(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsChemical peelAlpha hydroxy acidJessner peelSalicylic acidGlycolic acidMelasmaPhotodamageAcneBeta-hydroxy acidSuperficial peelsSkin peelsFacial peels 8.1 Chemical Peels Used in Aesthetics Alpha…
(1) Former Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA KeywordsHistory of beautyAncient cosmeticsAestheticsCosmeticsMakeup 1.1 History of Cosmetics Men and women have been enhancing their appearance since 4000 BCE….
