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Study shows minor facial scars do not produce negative first impressions
Minor facial scars have little or no effect on ratings of attractiveness and would not benefit from revision, according to the results of...
Allan Ryan
Dec 5, 20222 min read


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...
John Evans
Sep 2, 20221 min read


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...
Allan Ryan
Apr 11, 20222 min read


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.
Jeremy Visser
Apr 6, 20221 min read


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.
Jeremy Visser
Sep 2, 20211 min read


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.
Jeremy Visser
Jun 16, 20211 min read
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...
John Evans
Mar 19, 20212 min read


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
By John Evans
May 29, 20202 min read
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