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“Botox in a bottle” cosmeceutical: Argireline serum (acetyl hexapeptide 8)

February 2, 2023 / By Richard Troy / Aesthetic Medicine, Beauty, Cosmeceuticals, Cosmetic Dermatoloy, Skin, Skincare

Because of its anti-aging properties, argireline is a bioactive neuropeptide and cosmetic ingredient that is increasingly being used in skincare formulations. Argireline, also known as acetyl hexapeptide-3 or acetyl hexapeptide-8 depending on the source, is commonly referred to as “Botox in a bottle” due to its ability to reduce facial muscle contraction ability and wrinkle […]

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Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH): CoolSculpting complication

Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia or PAH is a possible complication from cryolipolysis, commonly called fat freezing or by the brand name CoolSculpting, a modern non-invasive body contouring and targeted fat reduction technique that recently spiked interest because of this adverse event; Linda Evangelista, Canadian top model, filed a law suit for 50 Million USD against Zeltiq