Welcome to the our Aesthetic Medicine news roundup, 21 October 2022.

Dr Rod J Rohrich Recognized as Best Facelift Surgeon in the USA by Newsweek
Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, has recently been recognized by Newsweek as the best facelift surgeon in the United States for the second consecutive year in their ranked list of top performing plastic surgeons.


What You Should Know About “Baby Botox,” According To Experts
Maybe you’ve considered getting Botox but worry that you’ll turn into a “Real Housewife”—unable to emote or move your eyebrows—after your very first appointment.


Illegal procedures at beauty salons deliver ugly results
Vietnam: Tricked into having cosmetic surgery and other esthetic procedures at unlicensed beauty salons, many people suffer consequences.


Thai, South Korean pharma giants team up to conquer regional beauty, rejuvenation industry
Thailand: Thai pharmaceutical and medical device importer, Aestec Pharma, has joined forces with South Korean pharmaceutical powerhouse Hugel to hold regular seminars to boost the knowledge of aesthetic medical professionals in Thailand.


Why beauty ‘tweakments’ could be a cause for concern – Review
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers are rising in popularity, but practitioners and the wider beauty industry must be aware of the long-term impacts to body image these can create on a societal level, say researchers.


Hypertrophic and Keloidal Scars Can Be Treated with Needles, Lasers, And Meso-Botox
Dermatology clinics see a lot of patients with various types of scars, including atrophic scars, hypertrophic scars, and keloidal scars. A scar treatment plan should take a holistic approach, consider the patient’s unique characteristics, and likely involve a combination of therapies.


Ukraine adopts new legislation on medicines
Despite the war with Russia, Ukraine works harder than ever to align its legislation with that of the EU, in a bid to accelerate the EU membership.

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