Aging and skin: practical advice
Skin aging is caused by various factors, first of all exposure to the sun, which causes free radicals, which in turn cause oxidative stress, thus altering the cells and fibers of the skin. Other aggravating factors are smoking, alcohol and pollution.
As we age, our body produces less collagen and
The discovery of botulinum toxin for aesthetic use
Botulinum toxin is a rather recent discovery. Ophthalmologists, among all medical specialists, were the firsts to discover the great effects of botulinum toxin on the muscles, particularly for the treatment around the eyes.
The credit of the first observations on the reduction of glabellar wrinkles, after the various applications
Poly-L-Actic Acid: face and body sculptor
Polylactic acid is a synthetic polymer of lactic acid produced through its polymerization, obtained from the fermentation processes generally carried out by the bacteria of Lactobacillus.
It is widely used in aesthetic medicine in the form of fillers and suspension threads as an alternative to plastic surgery.
Its
Aesthetic treatment of the gummy smile
The gummy smile, or gingival smile, is described as the exposure of a large band of keratinized gum, more than 2 mm, during the full smile. Although the causes are multiple, the final result always consists of a high smile line that can be located several millimeters above the gumline
Hyaluronidase: an ally in Aesthetic!
Is it possible to cancel the effects of a treatment performed with hyaluronic acid in case you do not like the result? The answer to the question is: hyaluronidase. The term hyaluronidase identifies a class of different enzymes, capable of degrading some components of the extracellular matrix, such as hyaluronic
Informed consent
The informed consent in medicine is the acceptance that the patient expresses a medical treatment, freely, and not mediated by anyone else, after being informed about the method of execution, the benefits, the side effects, and the reasonably foreseeable risks. It is a real document with legal value (law L.219
Fillers and lips: a winning equation
Plump-looking lips are a universal expression of youth and sensuality: they are one of the focal points of the face, which, together with the eyes, makes each person unique. Lips and eyes are our main means of communication. Lips, losing tone and volume mainly due to aging, are an anatomical
The role of an assistant in Aesthetics
The assistant of an aesthetic doctor is a person who is able, not only to assist and support the doctor during the treatments, but also to assist the patient before and after the treatment. The role of the assistant is fundamental starting from the welcoming of the patient, being the
Aesthetic dentistry: techniques and treatment of the perioral area
Now more than ever, aesthetic medicine increasingly involved another field: dentistry. In addition to the treatment of pathologies of the mid and lower third of the face, the aesthetics of these areas are also treated by the dentist himself to complete the treatment plans. Botulinum toxin A is used for
Medical devices: needle vs cannula
Usually dermal fillers are injected using needles, but in everyday practice there are several advantages to preferring the use of blunt tip cannulas. In fact, cannulas have many advantages, including an important reduction in discomfort during treatment compared to needles, the ability to treat large areas and the complete absence
Different approach among generations
Identifying the generations helps to better understand how to approach the patient and which treatments is best to obtain a result that is in line with the patient’s requests. Generations can be identified as: Generation Boomers (1946 – 1965): it is the generation that has been most influenced by history,
Safe materials in Aesthetics
Nowadays, more and more people, both men and women, are resorting to non-permanent facial rejuvenation beauty treatments. With the aging, the skin begins to lack constituent substances such as elastin, hyaluronic acid, and collagen. There are two non-permanent solutions available on the market: botulinum toxin and reabsorbable filler. The