The history of the major pathogenic species of rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) can be
traced back to the early 20th century beginning with Friedmann's recovery of Mycobacterium …

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a diverse group of organisms that are ubiquitous in
the environment, and the incidence of cutaneous infections due to NTM has been steadily …

Injectable filler treatments have increased in popularity because of enhanced safety profile
and improved physical characteristics. ISAPS (International Society of Plastic Surgery) put …

An improved understanding of the epidemiology of NTM SSTIs indicates a need to apply
effective infection control and ensure regulation of cosmetic and related procedures …

Interest in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures has increased significantly over
the last few decades. Billions of dollars are spent on these procedures annually. Although …

Purpose: To describe postoperative management following ablative carbon dioxide laser
resurfacing of the lower eyelids. Methods: A retrospective review of patients who …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection of the skin and soft tissues is a complication
of cosmetic procedures. The incidence of cutaneous NTM infections has increased …

Background There are many indications for lasers in cosmetic dermatology. Nonetheless,
complications do occur. Laser mechanism of action, fluence, wavelength, and pulse duration …

Atypical mycobacteria comprise an uncommon heterogenous non‐tuberculous group of acid‐
fast bacteria that rarely involve skin. The pattern of atypical mycobacterial cutaneous …

ABSTRACT A 59-year-old woman with prior bilateral lower eyelid autologous fat transfer,
subdermal micro-needling and fractional radiofrequency skin resurfacing presented with …