Evolving Forehead Augmentation: A Five-step Approach with High G Prime Hyaluronic Acid.

Background: Achieving effective upper-face rejuvenation through forehead augmentation is essential; however, complications such as vascular occlusion leading to skin necrosis or vision loss can occur. The complex forehead anatomy, characterized by ligaments and septa, often results in uneven outcomes with dermal filler treatment. The learning curve for successful forehead augmentation was longer than that anticipated.

Cutaneous infection caused by Purpureocillium lilacinum: Case reports and literature review of infections by Purpureocillium and Paecilomyces in Taiwan.

Hyalohyphomycosis is a rare infection caused by a group of fungi that are devoid of pigments in their cell walls. As one of the main pathogens of hyalohyphomycosis, Purpureocillium lilacinum (former Paecilomyces lilacinus) is known for its intrinsic resistance to various antifungal agents. Here, we report three cases that coincide with a history of farming and all of them suffered from cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis caused by P.

A single session of high-energy microwave axillary hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis therapy: Key pretherapeutic assessment and outcome analysis.

Background: Microwave therapy is used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis. Even while a "danger zone" has been identified and reports of potential complications from nerve injury have been made, there has been little real-world discussion regarding whether there is any pretreatment evaluation key factor that may lower the risk. Furthermore, the efficacy of a single treatment and the safety of high-energy therapies have not been well investigated.

Laser-assisted nanoparticle delivery to promote skin absorption and penetration depth of retinoic acid with the aim for treating photoaging.

Retinoic acid (RA) is an approved treatment for skin photoaging induced by ultraviolet (UVA). Topically applied RA is mainly located in the stratum corneum (SC) with limited diffusion into the deeper strata. A delivery system capable of facilitating dermal delivery and cellular internalization for RA is critical for a successful photoaging therapy.

Efficacy and safety of picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser for treatment of nevus of Ota in Taiwanese children: A retrospective study.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser in the treatment of nevus of Ota in children.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted by reviewing medical charts and photographs of 86 Taiwanese children with various types of nevus of Ota between January 2017 and September 2020. Picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser therapy was used to treat pigmentary lesions.

Botulinum Toxin to Improve Lower Blepharoplasty Scar: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background: Lower blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic operation that relies on minimal postoperative scarring, but Asian patients are at higher risk than Caucasians for hypertrophic and/or widened scars. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX) injections are widely employed to alleviate dynamic facial rhytids and also can improve scar quality by reducing scar tension. The authors assessed whether simultaneous transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty and BTX injections could improve subciliary scar quality.

Efficacy and safety of the picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser for treatment of dermal pigmentation in Asians-a retrospective study.

Q-Switched laser devices have been a standard treatment modality for dermal pigmentary disorders since the 1990s. However, the adverse events are sometimes intolerable even if the efficacy has been well accepted. These adverse events stop the patient from continuing the treatment and cause other cosmetic issues.

A Prospective Study of Fractionated Dual-Wavelength Picosecond Laser in Treating Acne Scar.

Background And Objectives: The picosecond (PICO) laser has been a new and promising device. But, so far, there have not been many prospective studies investigating the efficacy in acne scar treatment. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of the dual-wavelength picosecond laser in the treatment of acne scar.