Cosmeceuticals for rejuvenation.
Facial plastic surgeons are frequently called upon to enhance the appearance of their patients. Typically, this involves surgery of the face or neck. Increasingly, this may also require the use of injectables such as botulinum toxins, fillers, and volumizers. Lasers and light sources are used to enhance the appearance of the surface of the skin. Each of these modalities will help to improve the patient but are limited by the fact that they require the patient to be treated in the office. With the advent of effective topical agents, patients are increasingly able to improve their appearance with the use of prescription and nonprescription topical products. It is incumbent upon the facial plastic surgeon to have an understanding of these topical agents so that they can assist the patient in deciding what does and does not make sense. In addition, many cosmetic physicians will dispense these products in their office, and it behooves them to understand the various products available and what will likely be produced in the future.
Beer
Kenneth
K
Palm Beach Esthetic Dermatology and Laser Center, 1500 North Dixie Highway, Suite #305,West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA. KenBeer@aol.com
Kellner
Erinn
E
Beer
Jacob
J
D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003373:Coumaric Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D061965:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010455:Peptides / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019936:Probiotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000187:drug effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000473:pathology
D000975:Antioxidants; D003358:Cosmetics; D003373:Coumaric Acids; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; D061965:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D010455:Peptides; D028321:Plant Preparations; C004999:ferulic acid; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A