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Procedural pitfalls avoidable in the male cosmetic patient population

Understanding and appropriately addressing the nuances of the male phenotype and how they differ from their female counterparts' are key to achieving good Aesthetic outcomes in the male cosmetic patient, according to a San Francisco cosmetic surgeon.

Hair restoration research explores multiple uses for embryonic-like protein-rich media

A naturally secreted, embryonic-like human cell conditioned media (hCCM) used as a follicle holding solution (FHS) holds promise for improving outcomes of hair transplantation surgery, according to clinical trial findings reported by Neil S. Sadick, M.D., at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Knowing what male patients expect is key to successful surgical outcomes

Ross A. Clevens, M.D., F.A.C.S., a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Melbourne, Fla., talks of a great industry paradox: "For the most part, we're all men — but for the most part, almost all of our patients are women." Despite being a man, Dr. Clevens says that knowing how to make his male patients happy has been a learning process.

New institute to provide 'comfort zone' for male cosmetic surgery patients

A new male-only Aesthetic institute will aim to offer the masculine touches necessary for succeeding with male patients, says Tina S. Alster, M.D., director, Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Washington.

Lipolysis innovations target demand for noninvasive fat reduction

Body contouring is the next aesthetic frontier, and thanks to advances in noninvasive lipolysis, the future is very bright, says Mark S. Nestor, M.D., Ph.D.