Background: Diluted/hyperdiluted calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) represents an emerging biostimulatory treatment. However, limited data concerning the effects of this agent on the face have been provided so far.
Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of hyperdiluted CaHA 1:2 treatment for mid and lower face rejuvenation.
To assess the use and safety of calcium hydroxylapatite for volume restoration of the face and hands in clinical practice, subjects from four Italian aesthetic clinics who had received calcium hydroxylapatite augmentation treatment between January 2012 and December 2013 were recruited. Records were retrospectively reviewed for demographic characteristics, number of treatments, area treated, injection depth and volume, method of administration, and adverse events. A total of 1,783 treatments were administered to 800 subjects (female: 93.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although traditional liposuction still remains the most required body sculpting procedure, laser lipolysis systems are becoming increasingly popular. The feasibility and efficacy of a new 1540-nm diode laser for suction-assisted laser lipolysis were evaluated.
Methods: Two hundred-thirty patients underwent a new 1540-nm diode laser lipolysis.