Cosmetic

Early microneedling improves surgical scar outcomes

Treating surgical scars with microneedling early during the maturation and remodelling phase appears to lead to better aesthetic outcomes...

Patients with major medical illnesses may choose cosmetic surgery

Looking healthy is important for some people with serious illnesses, and there are those who turn to cosmetic surgery to achieve this...

VIDEO: New study shows 1,064 nm lasers most effective for tattoo removal

A pre-clinical comparative study has shown that 1,064 nm lasers may be most effective in tattoo removal.

VIDEO: Pliaglis returns to Canadian market

Dr. Julia Carroll recently spoke with Dr. Lisa Kellet on the Skin Spectrum Podcast about topical anesthetic options for pain management.

VIDEO: Majority of fluorinated compounds in cosmetics are unlabeled, new research suggests

New research has suggested that a majority of cosmetic products in Canada and the US contain unlisted fluorinated compounds.

Long-lasting results from treating photoaging in Asian skin with alexandrite laser

A long-term follow-up study of laser treatment of photoaging in Asian skin has shown the rejuvenating effects to persist out to three...

Stem-cell treatments repair photo-damaged dermal elastin

Findings from a new study of autologous stem cell treatments for sun damage have shown this treatment approach results in a replacement of t

Expensive vs inexpensive skin creams: 7 allergen types more commonly found in expensive brands

Fragrances were the most common potential allergens found in the expensive moisturizers—found in 88%—and of all of the allergen types, were

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