Surgery

W-plasty closure in posterior occipital hairline acceptable

(HealthDay)—For closures in the posterior occipital hairline, cosmetic outcomes are similar for primary W-plasty and traditional straight-line (SL) trichophytic closure techniques, according to a study published online ...

Surgery

Good cosmetic outcomes for super pulse CO2 laser therapy

(HealthDay)—Super pulse carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is associated with good cosmetic outcomes for benign eyelid lesions, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Variable square pulse erbium promising for stretch marks

(HealthDay)—Resurfacing with a variable square pulse Erbium: YAG (VSP Er:YAG) laser is a promising treatment option for stretch marks, according to a small study published online Aug. 9 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Majority of derm clinic patients express interest in anti-aging tx

(HealthDay)—Patients are largely unfamiliar with most anti-aging treatment options, but are interested in pursuing future treatment, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Surgery

Intradermal LMW-HA injection reduces enlarged facial pores

(HealthDay)—Intradermal injection of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMW-HA) can significantly improve skin texture, reduce pore size, and enhance skin radiance, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Acne-related depression, anxiety not tied to oxidative stress

(HealthDay)—High levels of anxiety and depression in patients with facial acne are not related to oxidative stress, according to a study published online June 20 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

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