Nasal Dorsum Augmentation with Botulinum Toxin A: A Pilot Study.

Background: Botulinum toxin type A (BTxA) is used for cosmetic procedures, but its use for nasal dorsum augmentation has, to our knowledge, never been studied.

Objective: Here, we describe a method for using BTxA injection for nasal dorsum augmentation.

Methods: This was a pilot study.

Short Practical Regimen of Acupuncture for Melasma: A Prospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Thailand.

Acupuncture shows benefits for patients with melasma, although no optimal number of sessions have been determined. The prospective observational study was conducted in melasma patients who were treated with acupuncture procedures two times a week and were evaluated after the 5th and the 10th sessions of acupuncture, with a 1-week follow-up after the last session. Participants Groups A and B received five and 10 acupuncture sessions, respectively.