Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons face important health issues
relevant to dermatologists. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at higher risk of certain …

The number of aesthetic surgical procedures performed in the United States is increasing
rapidly. Over 1.5 million surgical procedures and over three million nonsurgical procedures …

Soft-tissue augmentation and implants are increasingly seen by the radiologist as more
techniques emerge for a variety of indications and locations. Some surgical and implant …

Background Volume restoration and enhancement of the gluteal region appearance has
become nowadays a popular concern in particular for many women. Several options are …

Liquid silicone is inexpensive, minimally antigenic, and likely noncarcinogenic. Its simplicity
of use has made it popular as a soft-tissue filler in some parts of the world for patients …

Purpose To report a case of disseminated silicone granulomatosis presenting with ptosis,
proptosis and vision loss. Observations A 56-year-old female presented with ptosis …

Rationale: Polydimethylsiloxane, commonly referred as silicone, is an inert liquid compound
used in esthetic procedures due to its durability and thermal stability, yet the application of …

Hundreds of thousands of Americans travel abroad each year for medical care, such as
cosmetic silicone procedures. However, medical tourists risk encountering unqualified …

Background Gluteoplasty or gluteal augmentation is a popular cosmetic procedure that is
used to improve the volume, shape, and contour of the buttocks. Objectives This bibliometric …

ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Lymphedema consists of extracellular fluid retention caused by
lymphatic obstruction. In chronic forms, fat and fibrous tissue accumulation is observed …