Pilot Study: Single-depth Superficial Ultrasound with Subdermal Injections of Diluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Improving Lower Face Skin Quality.

Background: The lower face can be challenging to treat. We assessed the effectiveness of combining single-depth superficial microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V, Ultherapy; Merz North America, Inc. Raleigh, N.

The Primacy of Ethics in Aesthetic Medicine: A Review.

Background: The landscape of modern aesthetic medicine has witnessed a paradigm shift from traditional doctor-led care to a consumer-driven model, presenting a plethora of ethical challenges. This review discusses the ethical dimensions of medical aesthetics, exploring the implications of consumer demand, societal influences, and technological advancements on patient care and well-being.

Methods: Drawing upon a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, this review synthesizes evidence regarding the rise of aesthetic medicine, ethical challenges encountered in practice, and the implications of social media and marketing in shaping patient perceptions and decision-making.

Perceived Stress and Interest in Non-Invasive Aesthetic Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: Multiple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been described, including an increase in concerns about one's facial appearance resulting in greater interest in cosmetic procedures. However, additional research is required to examine the impact of the pandemic on patients' overall stress levels and whether this reported stress is associated with an interest in facial aesthetic procedures. We aimed to describe perceived stress and to identify factors associated with increased stress among patients seeking aesthetic treatments during the pandemic.

Characteristics of Patients Seeking and Proceeding with Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetic Procedures.

Purpose: Identifying predictors for patients' readiness to receive non-surgical facial aesthetic treatments facilitates the physician's understanding of the patient's goals and expectations. This paper aims to identify clinical and demographic characteristics of patients who proceed with non-surgical facial aesthetic procedures in Singapore.

Patients And Methods: Using data from electronic patient health records, authors examined clinical and demographic characteristics of 624 Asian and Caucasian patients who sought treatment in a 12-month period and who had minimum follow-up of 1 year.