IncobotulinumtoxinA for Aesthetic Treatments: Review and Recommendations From Latin America.

Background: As new aesthetic treatment techniques are developed, the understanding of botulinum toxin type A safety and treatment outcomes continues to evolve.

Objective: This article was developed to provide a comprehensive up-to-date reference for clinicians using incobotulinumtoxinA (INCO; Xeomin/Bocouture, Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany) for aesthetic treatments.

Patients And Methods/materials: A Latin American panel of 11 physicians was assembled to discuss and develop recommendations on the use of INCO for aesthetic treatment based on the literature review and their private medical practice.

Microfocused ultrasound with visualization: Consensus on safety and review of energy-based devices.

Background: Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V; Ultherapy , Merz North America) is US Food and Drug Administration-cleared as a non-invasive procedure that lifts the soft tissue of the neck, submentum and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. Several other energy-based devices are in use in countries outside the USA where they are marketed for indications similar to those of MFU-V, although published studies supporting these indications are limited and none of the other devices provides visualization or verification they reach the superficial musculoaponeurotic system.

Methods: Due to the evolving landscape of ultrasound technology as more devices enter the market, seven global thought leaders who are qualified experts on the use of various high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)/MFU-V technologies convened to review data from an independent evaluation of the software, thermal characteristics, transducer acoustics and ultrasound therapy of MFU-V and three other ultrasound-based devices.

Skin Quality - A Holistic 360° View: Consensus Results.

Introduction: Skin quality is an important component of human attractiveness. To date, there are no standardized criteria for good skin quality. To establish a consensus for good skin quality parameters and measurement and treatment options, a virtual skin quality advisory board consisting of a global panel of highly experienced aesthetic dermatologists/aesthetic physicians was convened.