anti aging/hemorrhage

Laser and laser-like assisted facial rejuvenation has become very popular during the last decade. Although a myriad of techniques are available, such approaches can be divided into four basic approaches. There are those that (i) ablate the epidermis, cause dermal wounding, and provide a significant

OBJECTIVE Since the introduction of the scanning full-field erbium laser, misconceptions regarding ablative erbium resurfacing have resulted in its being largely overshadowed by ablative fractional resurfacing. This case report illustrates the appropriateness of full-field erbium ablation for

Scrotal rejuvenation encompasses not only the functional quality but also the aesthetic appearance of the scrotum. It includes medical therapy and procedural interventions to improve scrotal conditions that require morphologic restoration and/or aesthetic alteration. Rejuvenation of the scrotum may

BACKGROUND There have been concerns about the safety and effectiveness of publicized procedures in elective female genital rejuvenation. OBJECTIVE To present an interesting case in which a staged approach to rejuvenation of both the Labia majora and minora was performed safely and

Mesonordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) extends murine lifespan. The studies reported here describe its dose dependence, effects on body weight, toxicity-related clinical chemistries, and mortality-related pathologies. In flies, we characterized its effects on lifespan, food consumption, body weight,

To avoid untoward reactions from blood transfusions and to make best use of the limited supply of blood, anesthesiologists and surgeons have many newly developed means at their disposal. Blood components should be separated from whole blood at the time of collection and prepared for either liquid or

Background: Rebound bleeding during facelift surgery is a major cause of facelift hematomas. Subcutaneous infiltration of tranexamic acid combined with lidocaine and epinephrine was recently retrospectively shown to decrease rebound

Resveratrol, a natural polyphenolic compound of grape and red wine, owns potential anti-inflammatory effects, which results in the reduction of cytokines overproduction, the inhibition of neutrophil activity, and the alteration of adhesion molecules expression. Resveratrol also possesses

BACKGROUND Barbed suture lifting is a minimally invasive surgical technique for facial rejuvenation. This study examined the efficacy and associated risks with this procedure, using a new synthetic, monofilament suspension thread named "Happy Lift™ Revitalizing" (Promoitalia International S.r.l,

Thorough preoperative evaluation with meticulous surgical planning to achieve facial aesthetic balance between the forehead, eyelids, and midface is imperative to avoid or decrease potential functional and/or cosmetic complications in cosmetic periocular surgery. Before performing surgery, the

OBJECTIVE To compare the hemostatic effectiveness of a new electrosurgical unit, the argon beam coagulator, with current methods of electrocoagulation. METHODS A nonrandomized control trial of 20 patients undergoing rhytidectomy. METHODS Two academic tertiary referral medical centers. METHODS Twenty

The cervicofacial lift is a frequently performed procedure in plastic surgery. It is the reference technique for facial rejuvenation and restoration of the oval form of the face and it is essential to treat excess skin. One of the most frequent complications of this procedure is the formation of