Dayan SH

[OBJECTIVE] The authors sought to evaluate a flexible, hyaluronic acid (HA) filler, Restylane® Defyne™ (HA) (Galderma), for combined treatment of chin, nasolabial folds (NLFs), and marionette lines (MLs), in a predefined stepwise order, com…

The demand for less invasive nasal procedures has been increasing, highlighting a gap in research on alternatives beyond fillers. This review explores the potential of neuromodulators and energy-based devices for nonsurgical rhinoplasty. B…

[BACKGROUND] The nose is a central visual feature of the face leading many patients wishing to improve their facial esthetic appearance to undergo rhinoplasty. Increasingly more patients are seeking non-surgical alternatives such as hyaluro…

[BACKGROUND] The hands are the second most common body part visible after the face. In the aging hand, the dorsum loses volume, becomes uneven, veins become more prominent, and there is an increase in spots and wrinkles. [OBJECTIVE] To det…

[BACKGROUND] The emergence of COVID-19 led rapidly to one of the most severe disease outbreaks in modern history. This caused many aesthetic practices to close temporarily, providing a unique opportunity to evaluate the impact of neurotoxin…

[BACKGROUND] PrabotulinumtoxinA is a 900-kDa botulinum toxin type A produced by Clostridium botulinum. [OBJECTIVES] The authors sought to investigate the safety of prabotulinumtoxinA for treatment of glabellar lines. [METHODS] This was a …

[BACKGROUND] A subset of facelift patients have premature redevelopment of skin laxity in the lower face and neck. Many patients seek alternatives to revision facelifts to avoid high risks and costs. Radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL)…

[BACKGROUND] This is the first study to evaluate the effect of premaxillary filler injection on nasal tip projection, upper lip projection, and upper lip vermilion height. [OBJECTIVES] The primary objective of this study was to analyze the…

Social media has become a rising popular online medium for facilitating the exchange of information and ideas for the purpose of education and networking, especially in the realm of plastic surgeon. It is important for facial plastic surgeo…

[BACKGROUND] Small-particle hyaluronic acid filler is approved for lip augmentation and correction of perioral rhytides. Treatment with this product may improve facial aesthetics, projected first impression, and self-perception of mood. [O…

Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures with hyaluronic acid filler have increased drastically since their development in 1989. Patients' desires to avoid surgery and achieve rapid results with minimal recovery led to a transformation in fa…

[BACKGROUND] Cosmeceutical therapies including face washes, moisturizers, chemical peels and antioxidant formulations are intended to improve the esthetic appearance of skin. The use of these products as adjuncts to full facial rejuvenation…

Cosmetic procedures, especially cosmetic minimally invasive treatments, are rising in popularity, despite societal perception that these procedures may not improve patient health. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review…

BACKGROUND: Although non-surgical treatment options for facial rejuvenation are well-established, the literature remains limited regarding the combined effect of topical skin treatment with filler and neurotoxin on patient appearance and sa…

[BACKGROUND] Fibrin sealant application in rhytidectomy has previously demonstrated a reduction in adverse events and drainage volume. Fibrin sealant offers multiple potential benefits including decreasing downtime, reducing complication ra…

[IMPORTANCE] The effects of rhinoplasty maneuvers on adjacent facial features are an important component in preoperative planning and patient counseling. Tip projection modifications are commonly performed in both cosmetic and reconstructiv…

In 2015, ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid injection; Kybella in the United States and Belkyra in Canada; Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Westlake Village, CA [an affiliate of Allergan plc, Dublin, Ireland]) was approved as a first-in-class injec…

[IMPORTANCE] The caudal septal extension (CSE) graft maneuver commonly is used to adjust the nasal tip projection. It can, however, be difficult to stabilize and straighten the CSE graft, especially when the procedure is performed through a…

Injection-induced necrosis is a rare but dreaded consequence of soft tissue augmentation with filler agents. It usually occurs as a result of injection of filler directly into an artery, but can also result from compression or injury. We pr…

[BACKGROUND] An 18-month persistence study reported nasolabial fold (NLF) improvements using a small gel-particle hyaluronic acid (SGP-HA) dermal filler lasted up to 18 months after one retreatment. [OBJECTIVE] [corrected] To evaluate the …

[BACKGROUND] Facial appearance has profound influence on the first impression that is projected to others. [OBJECTIVE] To determine the effects that complete correction of the nasolabial folds (NLFs) with hyaluronic acid (HA) filler has on…

Creating a successful aesthetic medicine practice in times of economic uncertainty is a daunting challenge. This article introduces the concept of Retailicine, combining inherent edicts of medicine with the best practices in business, so to…

In the increasingly competitive market of aesthetic surgery and the unstable predicament of the current economy, managing a successful aesthetic practice becomes ever more difficult. This article introduces the concept of Retailicine, combi…

The chin is the keystone linking the aesthetics of the face and neck but is often neglected in the analysis. Procedures related to the chin play an important role in defining neck anatomy. Alloplastic implants can provide the illusion of a …

We conducted a survey of physician members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to determine the incidence and nature of facial traumas seen in their practices. We solicited information on the anatomic locati…