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Many injectors, especially when new to the industry, question which dermal filler is the best filler for the specific targeted area on the face. However, other considerations also come into play when making this decision, such as the client’s anatomy and age. It is important to realize that not all dermal fillers are created equal. ... Read More
- Published in Medical
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The trendy vampire facial refers to an aesthetic procedure involving microneedling and platelet-rich plasma. The procedure gained attention in 2013 when Kim Kardashian appeared to struggle through a bloody-looking facial treatment on her reality television show. This example of a vampire facial is hardly the reality that most providers and clients experience. The vampire facial ... Read More
- Published in Medical
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Social media has quickly become one of the biggest platforms used by aesthetic providers everywhere. Sites like Instagram showcase their most popular before and after images like a highlight reel. Prospective clients are left in awe of treatments they may never have known existed if it were not for them being posted. One such treatment ... Read More
- Published in Medical
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For the longest time, the go-to procedure for people who wanted to improve the appearance of their sagging cheeks, neck, and jowls was the facelift – an invasive cosmetic surgery procedure. Today, however, the same results can be achieved without having to go under the knife, thanks to a procedure called PDO thread lifting. ... Read More
- Published in Cosmetic
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As women go through the process of aging and childbirth, they may experience changes in their genitalia. The most common changes that can impact a woman’s quality of life are vaginal laxity, stress urinary incontinence, loss of vaginal lubrication, loss of tone of labia majora, stretching of labia minora, and a decrease in sensation. Although ... Read More
- Published in Body
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The concept of the skin as a factor in Parkinson’s disease is not new, but several factors are just now coming together to force it onto the verge of clinical practice. A precise diagnosis can be important from two perspectives. It can identify a condition which is treatable. It can also demarcate a contraindication, something ... Read More
- Published in Skin Conditions
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Injectables are a fast-growing sector of the aesthetics industry. Whether interested in adding these services to the spa or simply seeking a better understanding in order to aid clients who are considering services and are seeking advice, here are some essential facts about injectables to help professionals with the basics. The most common cosmetic injectables ... Read More
- Published in Cosmetic
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The skin periodically encounters a variety of incursions and, within its extraordinary capacity for surveillance, is able to initiate its defense systems at a moment’s notice to fight infection and initiate healing. The intricate relationship that the skin has with the body represents a complex network of communication via the entire integumentary structure: nervous system (neurons for sensory function), immune system (healing response and defenses), circulatory system (surface capillaries and oxygenation), and the digestive system. The digestive system has both the ability and capacity to provide sustenance and, as such, represents the threshold of the skin’s potential to initiate nutrition-transcription factors for healing. Read More
- Published in Body
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As most aestheticians will confirm, typically, people with skin disorders don’t always seek the help of an aesthetician. However, because of the explosion in professional skin care technology, this trend is shifting. More and more people are beginning to understand the helpful role the aesthetician plays in the treatment and management of skin disorders, including physicians. As most disorders are treated by a physician, adding the services of the aesthetician is the best case scenario for the patient and/or client. Read More
- Published in Skin Conditions
