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Mahmood Faris BJ. The Use of Facial Fillers in Clinical Practice: The Level of Patient Satisfaction and an Overview of Common Clinical Complications. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2024; 115:T458-T465. [PMID: 38423508 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2024.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient esthetic satisfaction following facial fillers is an essential topic that should be studied as the number of individuals seeking treatment increases. The face is an essential component of the human body that is frequently associated with beauty, youthfulness, and health. Individuals may seek facial augmentation with fillers for a variety of reasons, such as congenital, acquired by means of aging or disease, or current aesthetic trends. OBJECTIVE The aim is to assess patient's aesthetic satisfaction and description of common clinical complications in relation to the facial filler injections. METHOD A cross sectional survey using a questionnaire derived from the global aesthetic improvement scale and WHO quality of life scale, convenience sampling was used to recruit patients attending cosmetic clinics, descriptive analysis and Chi-square methods were used to analyze the data. RESULTS In the study, 500 female participants, with an average age of 28.48 years, were included. Over 90% reported improvement after filler treatment, ranging from improved to very much improved. A statistically significant correlation was observed between patient satisfaction and the number of filler treatments and the anatomical injection site. However, no statistically significant correlation was found when considering age groups. Local side effects, such as swelling and redness at the injection site, were common but generally mild and of short duration. CONCLUSION Although the satisfaction level is currently high, practitioners in the field need to pay more attention to this important outcome, since understanding the patient's motivation and expectation before proceeding with the procedure is very important and can contribute significantly in determining patient satisfaction with the result.
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- B J Mahmood Faris
- Head of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
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Mahmood Faris BJ. The Use of Facial Fillers in Clinical Practice: The Level of Patient Satisfaction and an Overview of Common Clinical Complications. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2024; 115:458-465. [PMID: 37865230 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient esthetic satisfaction following facial fillers is an essential topic that should be studied as the number of individuals seeking treatment increases. The face is an essential component of the human body that is frequently associated with beauty, youthfulness, and health. Individuals may seek facial augmentation with fillers for a variety of reasons, such as congenital, acquired by means of aging or disease, or current aesthetic trends. OBJECTIVE The aim is to assess patient's aesthetic satisfaction and description of common clinical complications in relation to the facial filler injections. METHOD A cross sectional survey using a questionnaire derived from the global aesthetic improvement scale and WHO quality of life scale, convenience sampling was used to recruit patients attending cosmetic clinics, descriptive analysis and Chi-square methods were used to analyze the data. RESULTS In the study, 500 female participants, with an average age of 28.48 years, were included. Over 90% reported improvement after filler treatment, ranging from improved to very much improved. A statistically significant correlation was observed between patient satisfaction and the number of filler treatments and the anatomical injection site. However, no statistically significant correlation was found when considering age groups. Local side effects, such as swelling and redness at the injection site, were common but generally mild and of short duration. CONCLUSION Although the satisfaction level is currently high, practitioners in the field need to pay more attention to this important outcome, since understanding the patient's motivation and expectation before proceeding with the procedure is very important and can contribute significantly in determining patient satisfaction with the result.
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- B J Mahmood Faris
- Head of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
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Maisel-Campbell AL, Waldman A, Dave L, Poon E, Alam M. Why different types of patients seek cosmetic treatments. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:84. [PMID: 38324187 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02813-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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The extent to which demographics drive patients to pursue minimally invasive cosmetic procedures is not well-understood. The aim of this project was to better understand how patient demographics impact motivations for cosmetic procedures, irrespective of the procedure desired. Patient-level information from the Cosmetic Motivation Database was evaluated using linear regression analyses to determine whether geographic region, age, gender, race, and education independently influence patients to pursue any cosmetic treatment or consultation. Patients in the Midwest reported fewer motivations related to cosmetic appearance, mental/emotional health, physical health, social life, and school/work success than those in the South. Patients younger than 45 years reported more mental/emotional health and cost/convenience motives compared to older patients. Men noted fewer motives related to cosmetic appearance, mental/emotional health, and cost/convenience but more related to school/work success. Non-White patients reported more cost/convenience motives. Participants with up to a high school diploma cited more mental/emotional health, physical health, social life, and school/work success motivations than those with post-bachelor's education. College graduates cited more school/work success motives than those with graduate-level education. In summary, patient's gender, education, age, location, and race affect why they seek cosmetic treatments. Future research may study younger and less educated patients to improve their access to treatment.
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- Amanda L Maisel-Campbell
- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair St., Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair St., Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair St., Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair St., Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Department of Otolaryngology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Haykal D, Cartier H. Unveiling the psychological and ethical journey of cosmetic dermatology procedures. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2024; 38:e180-e181. [PMID: 37728517 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Rullan P, Lee K. Cosmetic Injectable Treatments Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Multiple Serious Medical Comorbidities. Cureus 2023; 15:e47458. [PMID: 38022367 PMCID: PMC10660637 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Full facial rejuvenation with multi-modal cosmetic treatments can improve quality of life, leading to improvement in confidence and psychological function. These combination treatments are frequently administered at the same or sequential sessions and include neuromodulators and fillers. In patients with significant recent weight loss and other medical comorbidities, these treatments can help restore self-confidence and provide the encouragement they need to continue treatment for their comorbidities. We present a case report of a 71-year-old woman who experienced significant weight loss of 40 lbs (33% body weight) during the course of treatment of multiple medical comorbidities, including surgical intervention for compression fractures. Due to her facial appearance caused by this excessive weight loss, she experienced poor self-esteem as measured by the FACE-Q scales. She was treated cosmetically with 21cc of hyperdilute calcium hydroxyapatite (diluted in a 1:3 ratio; 7cc of calcium hydroxyapatite total) and neuromodulators to replace lost facial volume over three visits. At three months after her last treatment, her FACE-Q scores improved two-and-a-half-fold and fivefold on the psychological function and aging appraisal, respectively. Cosmetic treatments can dramatically improve the quality of life in patients with multiple medical co-morbidities. This population of patients is often excluded from clinical trials or other studies, representing a population for which we have little data on the efficacy of cosmetic treatments.
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- Peter Rullan
- Dermatology, University of San Diego, San Diego, USA
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- Dermatology, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
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Sullivan DA, da Costa AX, Del Duca E, Doll T, Grupcheva CN, Lazreg S, Liu SH, McGee SR, Murthy R, Narang P, Ng A, Nistico S, O'Dell L, Roos J, Shen J, Markoulli M. TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface. Ocul Surf 2023; 29:77-130. [PMID: 37061220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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In this report the use of eye cosmetic products and procedures and how this represents a lifestyle challenge that may exacerbate or promote the development of ocular surface and adnexal disease is discussed. Multiple aspects of eye cosmetics are addressed, including their history and market value, psychological and social impacts, possible problems associated with cosmetic ingredients, products, and procedures, and regulations for eye cosmetic use. In addition, a systematic review that critically appraises randomized controlled trial evidence concerning the ocular effects of eyelash growth products is included. The findings of this systematic review highlight the evidence gaps and indicate future directions for research to focus on ocular surface outcomes associated with eyelash growth products.
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Lazreg Cornea and Ocular Surface Center, Blida, Algeria
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- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Centre for Ocular Research & Education, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Teresa A. Direct and Indirect Roles of Men in Determining Women Decision to Use Laser Procedures for Skin Care. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:617-633. [PMID: 36936751 PMCID: PMC10019343 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s398685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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Laser procedures for skin care is becoming increasingly popular and used by the global community and affect many aspects of human life. However, there is very little research on the role of men in women's decision to follow this dermatological procedure. This study aimed to identify the role of men in motivating women to choose laser-based procedure. A systematic literature review research design was applied in this study. A total of 27 papers were obtained by searching PubMed Central for the 2013-2022 editions. The extraction of samples and the motivation of patients or research respondents in choosing laser procedures for cosmetic treatments were conducted to obtain clues about the role of men in making these decisions. Only six studies explicitly reveal the role of men as motivators of women to perform laser-based dermatological procedures. Four of these six studies were conducted in Asia in countries with a high degree of collectivism. The remaining two studies reveal a minor role for men in women's motivation to choose dermatological procedures. Other studies only indirectly implicate the role of men through intrasexual competition, increased self-esteem, and the needs of the world of work. Limitations of the study lies in the non-specificity of the study sample in the female population, laser-based treatments, and the role of men in motivating women. The role of men in motivating women to perform laser-based skin care procedures is stated explicitly in collectivist cultures while only implicitly in individualist cultures. These findings indicate that the strategy of utilizing the added value of men to laser treatment procedures should be directed at the relationship between men and women in real terms in collective cultured countries.
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- Astrid Teresa
- Medical Faculty, Palangka Raya University, Palangka Raya, Indonesia
- Correspondence: Astrid Teresa, Kampus UPR, Jalan Yos Sudarso, Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, 73111, Indonesia, Email
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Pereira IN, Hassan H. Impact of botulinum toxin for facial aesthetics on psychological well-being and quality of life: Evidence-based review. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2022; 75:4450-4463. [PMID: 36274011 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.08.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND There has been a steady growth of non-surgical minimally invasive procedures. In parallel, an ever-broadening range of clinicians has been engaging with botulinum toxin (BoNT) for aesthetic procedures, with reportedly compound positive impact on social health and psychological well-being. OBJECTIVE To identify and critically appraise current literature on the impact of BoNT injections into the upper face, as a sole treatment/combination with other modalities on facial aesthetics, psychological well-being, and quality-of-life. METHODS An evidence-based review was performed using advanced search from PubMed, Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews, and Central Register of Controlled Trials databases . Only literature from inception to August, 2021 were considered. Eligibility criteria included human studies, FDA-approved BoNT applications, formulations, and dosages as a sole/multimodal approach; studies including patient-reported outcome tools psychometrically validated and facial lines-specific. Observer-reported outcome instruments were also considered for a thorough evaluation of outcomes. RESULTS Based on data investigations and participant assessments, all studies showed statistically significant improvement in psychosocial well-being and quality-of-life domains with a trend for highest impact when multiple upper facial areas are treated in a multimodal approach. CONCLUSION Aesthetic BoNT showed links to true health benefits for well-selected patients in addition to physical amelioration. However, the biological rational remains ambiguous. Well-designed controlled trials are needed, without pharmaceutical laboratories bias, in real clinical scenarios of patients paying for the interventions, often involving multiple areas with/without combined treatments. The persistence of positive outcomes following repetitive treatments provided by less experienced practitioners, potentially involving suboptimal patient selection and/or aesthetic results, warrants further investigation.
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- Ines Novo Pereira
- University of Porto, Faculty of Dental Medicine, R. Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-393, Portugal.
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- Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University, Centre for Cutaneous Research, Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, 4 Newark Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT, United Kingdom
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Michon A, Hassan H. Is More Better? Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Soft Tissue Filler on the Psychological- and Social-Related Quality of Life Dimensions. Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2022; 4:ojac086. [PMID: 36540630 PMCID: PMC9757680 DOI: 10.1093/asjof/ojac086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Hyaluronic acid (HA) soft tissue fillers are popular for volumizing, sculpting, or rejuvenating the face. Their effect beyond these cosmetic benefits remains poorly defined, especially the changes in the psychological and social dimensions of health following cosmetic HA filler injections. Objectives To determine whether injecting more facial aesthetic units with HA soft tissue filler will improve the health-related quality of life dimension of patients. Methods A prospective study was conducted to assess the psychological and social benefits of treating multiple facial aesthetic units with HA soft tissue filler using 3 validated FACE-Q scales at baseline and 4 weeks posttreatment between January and August 2022. Results Data for 28 participants (n = 26 females [93%]; mean age: 49.7 ± 10.1 years) are available and reveal significant improvements on the psychological (+24.5; P < .001) and social functioning (+18.5; P < .001) FACE-Q scales and a reduction in the appearance-related distress score (-17.8; P < .001) posttreatment compared to baseline. A mean volume of 4.7 mL (range 1.0-15.2 mL) was injected. However, patients who had >2 facial aesthetic units injected did not statistically score better on the FACE-Q scales. Conclusions Facial treatment with HA fillers was associated with a marked improvement in the health-related quality of life dimension. While understanding patients' aims and motivation, an individualized treatment approach is strongly encouraged instead of a "whole-face" approach. Level of Evidence 3
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- Alain Michon
- Corresponding Author: Dr Alain Michon, 349 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Canada K1K 2Z7. E-mail:
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- Clinical senior lecturer, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Dobosz M, Rogowska P, Sokołowska E, Szczerkowska-Dobosz A. "Motivations, demography and clinical features of body dysmorphic disorder among people seeking cosmetic treatments: a study of 199 patients.". J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:4646-4650. [PMID: 35243745 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Motivations for getting aesthetic medicine treatments concern not only the improvement of the physical appearance but also internal aspects such as feeling more confident or happier. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a disorder that affects from 5 to 15% of aesthetic medicine clients and characterizes by an obsessive preoccupation with a non-visible or minimal defect in appearance. AIMS The aim of the study was to assess the main motivations, demography, and clinical features of body dysmorphic disorder among people seeking cosmetic treatments. METHODS A single-center study was performed using an anonymous questionnaire on 199 patients of the private aesthetic medicine clinic in Gdansk, Poland. RESULTS A typical client of an aesthetic clinic is a woman aged 40 to 50, with higher education, who undergoes aesthetic treatments more than twice a year, mainly with botulinum toxin injections. The most common motivations are the desire to achieve a fresh look, the will to reduce the signs of aging, and to invest in oneself. Furthermore, over 38% of patients stated that they were having critical and recurring thoughts about their appearance, which affected their daily functioning and caused a decrease in their well-being. Almost 20% of them performed repetitive activities, such as frequently looking in the mirror or asking others for opinions about their appearance. 15.6% of patients presented at least two characteristic features of BDD. CONCLUSIONS Patients seeking cosmetic treatments may suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, thus the need for aesthetic medicine practitioners to be aware of this disease.
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- Maria Dobosz
- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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Jin X, Twayigira M, Zhang W, Gao X, Luo X, Xu H, Huang C, Shen Y. Prevalence and associated factors of minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery in Chinese college students. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:27. [PMID: 35012505 PMCID: PMC8750801 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03676-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery (MIFCS) is becoming more and more popular and acceptable in Chinese young people, and it influences people in many aspects. However, there is little research on the associations between MIFCS and psychopathology in Chinese college students. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of MIFCS and its associated factors among Chinese college students. METHODS A cross-sectional design was applied in this study. A total of 8089 students completed an online questionnaire on demographic data, depressive symptoms (Self-Rating Depression Scale), anxiety symptoms (Self-Rating Anxiety Scale) and MIFCS. Logistic regression was used to identify independent factors associated with MIFCS. RESULTS The prevalence of MIFCS in Chinese college students was 2.7% (221/8098). Students with MIFCS were more likely to be from urban areas, from a single child household, experience depression or anxiety and have a history of smoking (all p < 0.05). They were also less likely to be right-handed or have a good relationship with father or mother (all p < 0.05). Binary logistic regression showed that older age (OR,1.162; 95%CI [1.061,1.273]), female sex (OR,1.837; 95%CI [1.352, 2.497]), community (urban) (OR,0.601; 95%CI [0.441,0.818]), right-handedness (OR,0.668; 95%CI [0.454,0.985]), depressive symptoms (OR, 4.708; 95%CI [1.690,13.112]), family income (30,000-70,000 yuan per year) (OR,0.572; 95%CI [0.403,0.812]) and smoking (OR,1.571; 95%CI [1.09,2.423]) were independently associated with MIFCS. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery (MIFCS) is very common in Chinese college students, indicating the importance of paying attention to MIFCS. This study provides valuable evidence for college counselors and doctors in the cosmetic department to provide better and healthier services to students who undergo MIFCS, especially those with depressive symptoms.
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- Xingyue Jin
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
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Impact of Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures on the Psychological and Social Dimensions of Health. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2021; 9:e3578. [PMID: 33936919 PMCID: PMC8081460 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background: The impact on psychosocial health of injectable facial treatments such as hyaluronic acid fillers and botulinum toxin type A remains poorly defined. The aim of this study was to measure changes in psychosocial health following aesthetic intervention with injectables in routine clinical practice using the validated FACE-Q patient-reported outcome measure. Methods: This was a prospective assessment of patients presenting at a single center for the first time for aesthetic treatment of the face with injectables in February 2020. Participants completed 3 FACE-Q scales at the baseline and again 2 weeks posttreatment: Psychological Function; Social Function; and Appearance-related Psychosocial Distress. Results: Complete data were available for 35 individuals (n = 32 women [91%]; mean age: 45.9 ± 13.8 years). Twenty-nine (83%) were treated with hyaluronic acid filler (mean: 2.3 ± 1.3 syringes), and 12 (34%) received onabotulinumtoxinA (mean: 2.0 ± 0.7 areas of the upper face). There were significant improvements on each FACE-Q scale posttreatment: mean change in Psychological Function score was +12.4 [95% CI: 7.9, 16.9; P < 0.001; standardized effect size by Cohen’s d: 0.93]; mean change in Social Function score was +7.9 (95% CI: 3.3, 12.5; P = 0.001; effect size: 0.50); and mean change in Appearance-related Psychosocial Distress score was –20.9 (95% CI: –27.4, –14.3; P < 0.001; effect size: 1.27). Conclusions: Aesthetic treatment with injectables was associated with significant improvements in patient-reported psychological and social functioning and reductions in appearance-related distress. This change underlines the value of these therapies for improving psychosocial health in well-selected patients.
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Labadie JG, Poon E, Alam M. Patients with major medical illness seek cosmetic procedures to preserve a healthy appearance and avoid looking ill. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021; 86:878-883. [PMID: 33705814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Jessica G Labadie
- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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BACKGROUND Cosmetic procedures have demonstrated beneficial effects on physical appearance based on anatomic markers as well as patient-perceived self-image and quality of life. Recent studies of observer-reported outcomes (OROs) suggest an additional benefit from aesthetic interventions. OBJECTIVE The authors aimed to review the evidence of OROs from cosmetic procedures performed on the head and neck. PATIENTS, METHODS AND MATERIALS PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for relevant studies, yielding 24 included original investigations. RESULTS These studies captured 686 total patients, 8,257 observer evaluations, and a variety of interventions including face-lifts, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and minimally invasive treatments including botulinum toxins and hyaluronic acid fillers. Forty-one distinct reported OROs were grouped into 12 descriptive domains. Domains were further grouped into 3 higher-order categories: aesthetics and wellness, social capacities, and skills and competencies. Improved perception after cosmetic intervention is most reproducibly demonstrated for the following ORO domains: age, attractiveness, sociability, relationship success, and occupational and financial competency. CONCLUSION The synthesized findings imply a tertiary layer of benefit for cosmetic intervention beyond anatomical and patient-centered outcomes through enhanced perceptions of others. These findings may inform the pre-procedure risk-benefit discussion with patients of cosmetic medicine and drive future research into longitudinal outcomes.
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- Payal Shah
- Both authors are affiliated with The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Fricton R, Poon E, Weil A, Alam M. Office practices that may improve the experience of the cosmetic dermatology patient. Arch Dermatol Res 2020; 314:307-310. [PMID: 33130963 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-020-02154-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Patients presenting for cosmetic dermatology procedures are often interested in lifestyle enhancement rather than treatment of an inflammatory or neoplastic disease or condition. In addition to good clinical outcomes, they may also particularly value the quality of the patient experience in the dermatology office. A list of beneficial practices that may improve patient experience was generated by interviewing staff members from several US practices, including clinic administrators, nurses, nurse managers, medical assistants, physician assistants, patient care coordinators, and dermatologists. Each was asked ten open-ended questions. The list of beneficial practices thereby obtained was ordered based on the number of participants who recommended each practice. Practices were further categorized into four categories: clinician improvement, administrative improvement, clinic improvement, and team improvement. For clinics providing cosmetic dermatology services, certain well-accepted beneficial practices may improve patient experience.
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- Regina Fricton
- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA. .,Department of Otolaryngology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 676 N St Clair St, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. .,Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Types of Cosmetic Procedures Requested by Different Types of Patients and the Reasons for These Preferences. Dermatol Surg 2020; 46:1728-1732. [PMID: 32852422 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000002632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The type of cosmetic dermatologic procedures patients' desire may be influenced by demographic factors. OBJECTIVE To better understand the type of cosmetic procedures requested by patients of different age, gender, education, race, and geographic location. To understand the most common motivations of patients who requested particular types of treatments. MATERIALS AND METHODS Multicenter data from the Cosmetic Motivation Database were analyzed. Bivariable analyses and linear regressions were undertaken to determine whether patient demographic features were associated with particular procedures of interest. RESULTS Patients younger than 45 years were more interested in acne scar treatment, laser hair removal, liposuction, and tattoo removal. Older patients were more likely to want soft-tissue fillers and wrinkles and jowls tightening treatment. Non-White patients were more likely to be interested in laser hair removal, liposuction, cellulite treatment, and tattoo removal. Types of procedures desired varied by the geographic region but not by the educational level. Different motivations drove patients who wanted different types of treatments. CONCLUSION Different types of patients demand different types of cosmetic treatments, and the motivations of patients who ask for particular procedures also differ. Better understanding of patient preferences may help physicians allocate resources and meet patient needs.
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Steeb T, Wessely A, von Bubnoff D, Dirschka T, Drexler K, Falkenberg C, Hassel JC, Hayani K, Hüning S, Kähler KC, Karrer S, Krammer C, Leiter U, Lill D, Marsela E, Meiwes A, Nashan D, Nasifoglu S, Schmitz L, Sirokay J, Thiem A, Utikal J, Zink A, Berking C, Heppt MV. Treatment Motivations and Expectations in Patients with Actinic Keratosis: A German-Wide Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Trial. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9051438. [PMID: 32408601 PMCID: PMC7290787 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9051438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Patient-centered motives and expectations of the treatment of actinic keratoses (AK) have received little attention until now. Hence, we aimed to profile and cluster treatment motivations and expectations among patients with AK in a nationwide multicenter, cross-sectional study including patients from 14 German skin cancer centers. Patients were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire. Treatment motives and expectations towards AK management were measured on a visual analogue scale from 1-10. Specific patient profiles were investigated with subgroup and correlation analysis. Overall, 403 patients were included. The highest motivation values were obtained for the items "avoid transition to invasive squamous cell carcinoma" (mean ± standard deviation; 8.98 ± 1.46), "AK are considered precancerous lesions" (8.72 ± 1.34) and "treating physician recommends treatment" (8.10 ± 2.37; p < 0.0001). The highest expectation values were observed for the items "effective lesion clearance" (8.36 ± 1.99), "safety" (8.20 ± 2.03) and "treatment-related costs are covered by health insurance" (8.00 ± 2.41; p < 0.0001). Patients aged ≥77 years and those with ≥7 lesions were identified at high risk of not undergoing any treatment due to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation deficits. Heat mapping of correlation analysis revealed four clusters with distinct motivation and expectation profiles. This study provides a patient-based heuristic tool for a personalized treatment decision in patients with AK.
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- Theresa Steeb
- Department of Dermatology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (T.S.); (A.W.); (C.B.)
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80337 Munich, Germany; (K.H.); (C.K.); (D.L.); (E.M.); (S.N.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area of Nuremberg (CCC ER-EMN), 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (T.S.); (A.W.); (C.B.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area of Nuremberg (CCC ER-EMN), 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, 23562 Lübeck, Germany;
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93042 Regensburg, Germany; (K.D.); (S.K.)
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- Section of Dermatooncology, Department of Dermatology and National Center for Tumor Diseases, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany;
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80337 Munich, Germany; (K.H.); (C.K.); (D.L.); (E.M.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Dortmund, 44137 Dortmund, Germany; (S.H.); (D.N.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93042 Regensburg, Germany; (K.D.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80337 Munich, Germany; (K.H.); (C.K.); (D.L.); (E.M.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatooncology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (U.L.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80337 Munich, Germany; (K.H.); (C.K.); (D.L.); (E.M.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80337 Munich, Germany; (K.H.); (C.K.); (D.L.); (E.M.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatooncology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (U.L.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Dortmund, 44137 Dortmund, Germany; (S.H.); (D.N.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80337 Munich, Germany; (K.H.); (C.K.); (D.L.); (E.M.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Skin Cancer Center, Ruhr University Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany;
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany;
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- Clinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany;
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- Skin Cancer Unit, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Center Mannheim, Ruprecht-Karl University of Heidelberg, 68167 Mannheim, Germany;
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, 80802 Munich, Germany;
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- Department of Dermatology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (T.S.); (A.W.); (C.B.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area of Nuremberg (CCC ER-EMN), 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (T.S.); (A.W.); (C.B.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area of Nuremberg (CCC ER-EMN), 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-9131-85-35747
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Grablowitz D, Sulovsky M, Höller S, Ivezic-Schoenfeld Z, Chang-Rodriguez S, Prinz M. Safety And Efficacy Of Princess ® FILLER Lidocaine In The Correction Of Nasolabial Folds. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2019; 12:857-864. [PMID: 31819583 PMCID: PMC6885652 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s211544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Purpose Nasolabial folds (NLFs) are one of the most noticeable signs of facial aging. NLFs negatively affect self-confidence and social acceptance often leading to a person’s desire to improve their appearance using dermal fillers. The hyaluronic acid injectable gel implant Princess® FILLER Lidocaine (PFL) is a minimally invasive easy to administer the product. In this investigation, we assessed the safety and efficacy of PFL to correct moderate to severe NLFs over a 36-week period. Methods Adult women and men with moderate to severe NLFs received one injection of PFL to both NLFs. After 2 weeks, a touch-up treatment could be performed, if deemed necessary by the investigator. The change in NLF severity was assessed using the Nasolabial Fold Severity Rating Scale (NFL-SRS) developed by Croma-Pharma and the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS). Results Out of 60 analyzed subjects, 59 (98.3%) had improved their NLF severity by at least 1 grade on the NFL-SRS at week 4, 58 subjects (96.7%) at weeks 24 and 36. All subjects showed aesthetic improvement (GAIS), at weeks 4 and 24. The investigator judged the aesthetics as very much improved (score of 1) in 45 (75.0%) at week 4, 48 (80.0%) at week 24, and in 39 of 60 subjects, respectively (65.0%) at week 36. Thirty-six weeks post-initial treatment, 56 of 60 subjects (93.3%) were very satisfied or satisfied with the treatment. Adverse device effects (ADEs) were mild or moderate and resolved at latest 25 days post-onset. The most commonly reported ADEs were injection site hematoma and injection site pain. Conclusion PFL was safe and effective in reducing the severity of NLFs. Most subjects were (very) satisfied with the treatment outcome throughout a 36 weeks investigation period.
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Farhang S, Weiss E. Evaluating Patient-Reported Outcomes on Quality of Life After Aesthetic Botulinum Injections. Dermatol Surg 2019; 45:1745-1746. [DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000001991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Commentary on Retention Rates Among Patients Undergoing Multimodal Facial Rejuvenation Treatment Versus a Single Monotherapy in Cosmetic Dermatology Practices. Dermatol Surg 2019; 46:247-248. [PMID: 31453908 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000002085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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