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PPE, or personal protective equipment, are protective apparel worn over a person’s body and clothing to prevent exposure to viral contaminants and other safety and impact hazards. PPE gear used to be enforced only in workplaces with occupational hazards to the employees’ health and safety. Workers in hospitals, laboratories, construction sites, and factories, among others, are all required to wear PPE. The pandemic has reshaped what “normal” means. Due to the risk of tr ... READ MORE

A novel option for enhancing the appearance of the face is profiloplasty – a non-surgical and non-invasive intervention. The procedure is intended to improve the profile of the patient by balancing out the proportions of the face. It utilizes dermal fillers for chin augmentation, rhinoplasty and, in some cases, lip augmentation. Many people do not realize how facial features influence one another and the appearance of the face, focusing primarily on their one dominant aesthetic feature ins ... READ MORE

Cosmetic surgery and augmentation are more popular than ever, and this trend is showing no signs of slowing down. Recent technological advances in the realm of cosmetic fillers have led to a surge in popularity and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures are in increased demand. However, in recent years, cosmetic filler removal has also become a common request. Here, we’ll explore why patients are seeking to remove their fillers and what can be expected from t ... READ MORE

The male body has historically been depicted across different artistic mediums as an athletic, lean, muscular figure, like sculptures from ancient Greek history. Presently, many male actors are considered body icons and are found on magazine covers worldwide. Research suggests that the ideal male figure matches those in the media and that women prefer lean men with well-defined muscles.[i] This is likely because this body represents discipline, dominance, resilience, and sexual experience.[ii] ... READ MORE

While filler injection procedures are non-invasive and safe, patients may experience some discomfort during the session. They may also see bruising in the days following the procedure. In order to minimize discomfort and treat bruising, there are several steps you can take. How to Identify Bruising Bruising presents itself as a slight discoloration of the skin and is a common side effect of filler injections. Studies show that bruising occurs in anywhere from 19 to 68 percent of patients and i ... READ MORE

Introduction Chemical peeling, also known as chemexfoliation, is one of the oldest skin resurfacing treatments available. It involves the application of caustic agents to produce controlled, predictable destruction of the epidermis and variable portions of the dermis.1 The process is followed by regeneration and remodeling, with clinical improvement of texture and surface abnormality through subsequent re-epithelialization and second intention healing. The advent of lasers put chemical peels ... READ MORE

Introduction Cellulite is a common topographical alteration popularly described as an “orange peel” or “cottage cheese” appearance of the thighs, breasts, and buttocks, which affects millions of aesthetic patients worldwide. The condition mainly affects women and rarely occurs in men. It has been reported that approximately 85% of post-adolescent women have some degree of cellulite. The debate surrounding the etiology of the disease and the efficacy of available treatme ... READ MORE

Radiesse is a dermal filler that is made of tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite, unlike many other dermal fillers used for chin augmentation that are made of hyaluronic acid. The difference in composition is what makes Radiesse for chin augmentation a favored choice, as it is longer lasting than many other dermal fillers. During treatment with Radiesse for chin augmentation, the practitioner will first apply a local anesthetic or numbing cream to make the procedure more comfortabl ... READ MORE

Radiesse is a semi-permanent dermal filler that is able to provide long-lasting, natural looking results for patients seeking to smooth out lines and wrinkles and restore volume to areas of the face that have become sunken or sagging due to the process of aging or illness. Radiesse is different from many other dermal fillers available on the market due to its composition. While many fillers are hyaluronic acid-based, Radiesse is composed of tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaH ... READ MORE

Radiesse is a dermal filler that is sometimes referred to as “semi-permanent” thanks to its long-lasting results. It contains tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), which is a substance that is found naturally within in the body, primarily in bones. Unlike other dermal fillers that are available on the market, Radiesse is able to not only provide some instant plumping effect upon injection, but the results improve gradually over time as the calcium hydroxylapatite ... READ MORE