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When first assessing the hand, it is important to perform a general assessment including normal function and anatomy. Look for symmetry, muscle movement and strength, sensation and use the Allen's...
The different laser and RF methods touting female satisfaction from successful vaginal rejuvenation stand against the strict comments from a number of federal agencies and medical associations..
The key to understanding why specific individuals request cosmetic procedures lies in understanding how relationships with the body and body image are developed. Body image development is a complex...
Psychodermatology addresses interactions between the mind and the skin (Jafferanay, 2011), and has recently seen a rise in popularity in UK dermatology clinics, possibly due to a recent study that...
A practitioner aware of how differences in culture impacts their relationship and interaction with their patient is likely to have more successful outcomes (Kennedy et al, 2017). This also involves...
The manifestations of ageing occur as a result of gravity impact, muscle action, loss of volume, reduction of superficial and deep fat and loss of skeletal support, which collectively lead to the face...
What is it that motivates a man to seek treatment in this predominately female arena? That largely depends on whom you ask, but there do seem to be some common patterns. According to Cohen et al...
While polydioxanone threads are a popular choice of thread material, other materials, such as poly-L-lactic acid, polycaprolactone silicon-covered thread, gold and others are available to be used..
Almost every injectable treatment with dermal filler has reported granulomatous foreign body reactions (GFBR). Such granulomatosis is uncommon; however, when they occur, they can cause substantial...
Menopause is defined as the ‘permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of ovarian follicular activity’ (Sturdee, 2004). It can be a natural progression or can occur suddenly...
Hormones play a huge role in a patient's quality of life and when they become imbalanced, the effects can be wide-ranging. Imbalances can develop as a result of endogenous or exogenous change, leading...
In many cases, the individual is driven to pick so as to seek a release of tension, either immediately before picking the skin or when attempting to resist the urge to pick. A release of tension, as...
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