The primary goal of cosmetology is the prevention and correction of age-related skin changes. And today, it is no secret that the combination of various techniques, each affecting the pathogenetic mechanisms of aging in different ways, can work wonders.

In recent years, botulinum toxin preparations have gained popularity as a means of smoothing out expression lines — wrinkles caused by excessive activity of the facial muscles. But is Botox really dangerous, and what do we actually know about it?

An in-depth analysis of the lack of effect of botulinum toxin type A treatment and the decline in its efficacy with long-term use. Causes of nonresponse or reduced effect with prolonged administration.

Xeomin has been used in clinical practice for more than 10 years, with over 127,000 people having received injections of this drug, and to date, not a single patient has been identified who failed to show a secondary clinical response.

Calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA)–based products for contour correction — is there a difference between them? What should a cosmetologist pay attention to when choosing a filler?

A mapping scheme of the upper third of the face that is universal, effective, and safe for a beginner specialist. This method of marking injection points makes it possible to predict a favorable outcome of botulinum therapy for wrinkles in the upper third of the face.

How to defeat aging? An age-old question that still has no definitive answer. From the dawn of plastic surgery to this day, this pressing issue has troubled the minds of many scientists around the world.

Peptides are able to penetrate through the layer of dead skin cells and possess regulatory properties, meaning they can influence the functioning of living cells.

The topic of Botox is marked equally by enthusiastic praise and harsh criticism. So what is it, after all — a “rejuvenating apple” or a “forbidden fruit”? The legendary Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh and star cosmetologist Carmen Salvatore know the truth.

What is the modern perspective on the composition and mechanism of action of injectable lipolytics? What additional factors should be considered when prescribing this procedure?