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What is the Ozempic face? Side effect of Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight loss
Semaglutide, which is marketed under the brand name Ozempic, is an injectable medication that has been approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In recent times, it has been introduced as Wegovy, specifically to help obese individuals in their weight loss efforts. This medication is given as a weekly injection and is available in
“Botox in a bottle” cosmeceutical: Argireline serum (acetyl hexapeptide 8)
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
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
Salmon DNA treatment: PDRN skin injection and use in cosmeceuticals
The term “salmon DNA” is growing in popularity in Asia with cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine clinics advertising injections and treatments that promise benefits for the skin as well as skin care manufacturers including this ingredient in their formulations for a multitude of alleged benefits. What is exactly Salmon DNA or PDRN? Salmon DNA is
What is face slugging? A science-based overview of petrolatum (Vaseline)
Face slugging is a trending skincare routine originating on social media which promises to give you a glowing and rejuvenated look by applying petrolatum, like Vaseline, on your face before bedtime. Slugging takes its name because of the consistency of petroleum jelly, which is slimy as slug mucus, and has nothing to do with other
Ellacor: dermal micro-coring for minimally invasive skin tightening and rejuvenation
Last year in July 2021, the US FDA cleared Ellacor by Cytrellis Inc., a new medical device for minimally invasive skin tightening and rejuvenation through micro-coring technology (MCT). The team behind this new device is from the Massachusetts General Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic Center, led by Dr. Mathew M Avram, MD JD, associate professor of
What is Low Level Laser / Light Therapy (LLLT)? Treatment and cosmetic indications
Low Level Laser (or light) Therapy or LLLT is a type of treatment that employs light emitting sources to modulate cellular activity. It was discovered in the 1960s, but in the last 20 years it has been extensively investigated for a wide range of applications from reducing pain and inflammation, to stimulate wound and tissue
Is biotin good for hair loss? Vitamin B7 or H for hair growth
When it comes to hair loss, biotin seems to be one of the best marketed and best seller products both online and at pharmacies and retail shops with a wide range of shampoos or supplements that promise hair growth or marketed in general for healthy hair, skin and nails. Several doctors still recommend biotin as
Collagen supplements for skin: do they actually work?
Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins found in the body. In the dermis layer of the skin, it has a key role in making it strong and able to withstand stress like stretching. Being found in large quantities in the skin, roughly 70-80% of its dry weight, collagen makes it full and loss