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Fat Grafting: Challenges and Debates.

Atlas Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am

March 2018

Plastic Surgery, Emory University, The Emory Aesthetic Center, Suite 640, 3200 Downwood Circle, Atlanta, GA 30327, USA. Electronic address:

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Background: Despite the substantial amount of research devoted to objectively defining facial attractiveness, the canons have remained a paradigm of aesthetic facial analysis, yet their omnipresence in clinical assessments revealed their limitations outside of a subset of North American Caucasians, leading to criticism about their validity as a standard of facial beauty. In an effort to introduce more objective treatment planning into ethnic rhinoplasty, we compared neoclassical canons and other current standards pertaining to nasal proportions to anatomic proportions of attractive individuals from seven different ethnic backgrounds.

Methods: Beauty pageant winners (Miss Universe and Miss World nominees) between 2005 and 2015 were selected and assigned to one of seven regionally defined ethnic groups.

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The tenting technique: A novel filler technique in the danger zones.

J Am Acad Dermatol

August 2021

Department of Dermatology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, Florida; Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center, Miami, Florida; Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida. Electronic address:

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The Use of Intralesional Steroids in a Case of Localized Pemphigus Foliaceus.

Case Rep Dermatol

July 2017

Department of Dermatology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center, Miami, Florida, USA.

A 37-year-old South-Asian male presented to our clinic with a crusty, verrucous-like, scaly plaque of the left ala of the nose. After ruling out infectious and other epidermal bullous diseases, we finalized a diagnosis of localized pemphigus foliaceus, an exceptionally rare disorder with only 15 cases reported in the literature to date. The hyperkeratotic lesions responded favorably to a 3-week regimen of triamcinolone ointment and a onetime intralesional triamcinolone 2.

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Background: Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a carrier gel is an opaque dermal filler that has been used to provide immediate volume correction in the dorsal hands.

Objective: To assess the safety and effectiveness of CaHA for the correction of volume loss in the hands up to 12 months.

Materials And Methods: This multicenter, controlled, single-blind study (NCT01832090) included 114 subjects randomized 3:1 to CaHA treatment and untreated control groups.

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The buccal space, with its fat pad, is a valuable, overlooked target in facial rejuvenation procedures. The authors identified a specific group of patients who have normal or prominent malar projection in the presence of atrophy of the buccal fat pad, with or without prominent gonial angles. Eight of 24 prospectively studied patients (Biomedical Research Institute of America) who had fat grafts and face lifts received an average of 2.

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Efficacy of Cyclosporine After Autologous Noncultured Melanocyte Transplantation in Localized Stable Vitiligo-A Pilot, Open Label, Comparative Study.

Dermatol Surg

November 2017

*Department of Dermatology, Maharashtra Medical Foundation-Joshi Hospital, Pune, India; †Department of Dermatology, Shah Skin and Laser Center, Solapur, India.

Background: Understanding the pathogenesis of vitiligo has lead to innovation of new drugs and new uses of the existing drugs to enhance treatment outcome.

Objective: The aim of this observational pilot study was to assess the role of cyclosporine (CsA) to tackle the commonest aesthetic problem "perilesional halo" after autologous noncultured melanocyte-keratinocyte cell transplant (NCMKT) for localized, stable vitiligo.

Materials And Methods: Of the total 50 enrolled patients who underwent NCMKT for stable/resistant vitiligo, aged 12 to 68 years (mean 29.

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Melasma Associated with Topical Estrogen Cream.

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol

February 2017

Chairman, Department of Dermatology Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, and Director, Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center.

A 47-year-old woman presented with hyperpigmented patches on her upper extremities. The patient had begun using a topical estrogen cream in the affected areas prior to noticing the hyperpigmentation. A diagnosis of melasma secondary to topical estrogen cream was made.

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An Open-Label Evaluator Blinded Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a New Nutritional Supplement in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study.

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol

February 2017

Department of Dermatology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, Miami, Florida;; Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center, Miami Beach, Florida.

To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel oral supplement, Forti5, containing green tea extract, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, cholecalciferol, melatonin, beta-sitosterol, and soy isoflavones, and in the management of subjects with androgenetic alopecia. A prospective case series of 10 subjects. Open-label, evaluator-blinded, proof-of-concept study.

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Background: Fractional lasers were introduced to provide increased safety, while maintaining high efficacy and patient satisfaction. Patients with virtually all Fitzpatrick skin types could be safely treated using a wide spectrum of wavelengths and a broad array of skin conditions, and aging could be addressed. Although safety studies have been reported for ablative CO and erbium lasers, surprisingly few data are available on adverse events and complications associated with fractional lasers.

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Dermatologists should be aware of the surgical techniques that reduce the level of skin distortion following biopsy procedures. (1) a dilution of lidocaine with bacteriostatic 0.9% sodium chloride and (2) injection of the solution directly into the nevus.

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Unnecessarily Undergeneralizing Data.

Dermatol Surg

June 2016

President Elect, American Society for Mohs Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Skin Care Physicians, Boynton Beach, Florida President, American Society for Mohs Surgery, Advanced Skin and Laser Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

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Background: Activation of the WNT/β-catenin pathway has emerged as a potential therapeutic target in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Methyl vanillate (MV) - a safe plant-derived ingredient - has been recently shown to activate the WNT/β-catenin signaling. Objectives Two distinct substudies were conducted.

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Identifying the etiology of a cutaneous eruption in the setting of an acute cluster outbreak is of utmost importance due to the inherent potential public health impact. The differential diagnosis ranges from innocuous arthropod bites to more concerning causes such as infection, medication reaction, and environmental exposure. We report the simultaneous presentation of 15 US Marines who presented with numerous discrete papular skin eruptions.

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Best way to remove a subungual tumor.

Dermatol Clin

April 2015

Department of Dermatology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, AHC2, Miami, FL 33199, USA; Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4308 Alton Road, Suite 750, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA. Electronic address:

"Subungual tumors are relatively rare; yet dermatologists are often called upon to examine, diagnose, and treat these patients. Many dermatologists do not feel comfortable performing surgical procedures of the nail unit. With knowledge of the nail unit anatomy and execution of few simple techniques, dermatologist can safely and effectively remove subungual tumors in the office setting.

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An asymptomatic nodule on the arm of a 46-year-old man.

Am J Dermatopathol

January 2015

*Departments of Medicine (Dermatology), and †Pathology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; and ‡Advanced Skin and Laser Center, Brentwood, TN.

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