Efficacy and Safety of Solid-state Dual-wavelength Lasers for the Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Inflammatory Acne in Asian Populations.

Background: Standard treatments for moderate-to-severe acne often require oral medications but are not long-lasting or free from side effects. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a solid-state dual-wavelength laser for moderate-to-severe inflammatory acne in an Asian population.

Methods: Forty individuals with moderate-to-severe acne received nightly topical retinoids and two to three weekly treatments with a 1319-nm laser followed by a 589-nm laser (five sessions in total).

Safety and efficacy of superficial micro-focused ultrasound with visualization for melasma in Asians: An uncontrolled pilot study.

Background: The pathophysiology of melasma is multifactorial, resulting in treatment resistance and a high recurrence rate. Recent research suggests that focused ultrasound might treat melasma effectively.

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and safety of superficial micro-focused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) for melasma in Asians.

Insights on Skin Quality and Clinical Practice Trends in Asia Pacific and a Practical Guide to Good Skin Quality from the Inside Out.

Objective: We sought to examine the current skin quality trends and gaps in clinical practice in the Asia Pacific region and develop a practical guide to improve skin quality.

Methods: Medical practitioners from 11 countries in the Asia Pacific region completed an online survey on current trends in skin quality treatment. A panel of 12 leading experts convened for a virtual meeting to develop a practical guide for skin quality improvement.

Treating Striae Distensae Albae in Asians: Efficacy and Safety of Combined MFU-V and CaHA.

Unlabelled: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a single treatment combining microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) and subdermal diluted calcium hydroxylapatite with lidocaine (CaHA+) for Striae Distensae Albae (SDA).

Methods: Ten prospectively enrolled women with abdominal, back or thigh SDA were treated with MFU-V at 3 focal depths (4.5, 3.

Prevention and management of vision loss relating to facial filler injections.

Introduction: With the increased use of filler and fat injections for aesthetic purposes, there has been a corresponding increase in the incidence of complications. Vision loss as an uncommon but devastating vascular side effect of filler injections was the focus of this paper.

Methods: A review committee, consisting of plastic surgeons, aesthetic medical practitioners, ophthalmologists and dermatologists from Singapore, was convened by the Society of Aesthetic Medicine (Singapore) to review and recommend methods for the prevention and management of vision loss secondary to filler injections.

Efficacy and patient satisfaction with incobotulinumtoxinA for the treatment of glabellar frown lines.

Introduction: This study describes the physician experience relating to the effectiveness of incobotulinumtoxinA and patient satisfaction with its use for the treatment of glabellar frown lines (GFLs).

Methods: A total of 17 patients from six dermatological clinics, aged > 18 years and with mild to very severe GFLs at maximum frown, were included. Patients were excluded if they had treatment with resorbable fillers and botulinum toxins in the preceding six months, or non-resorbable fillers or surgery in the treatment area.