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MedEsthetics covered a lot of aesthetic trends, treatments and business topics this year and appreciate all of the love we received from our readers. So, just in case you missed something—here are our top 10 articles of 2023!
1.5 Treatment Options For Fungal Acne
Samuel Hetz, M.D., Fungal acne can be difficult to understand and diagnose, but with proper treatment targeting the source of yeast overgrowth, it can be overcome. Samuel Hetz, M.D., dives into the various ways to target the source of yeast overgrowth and what treatment options to consider depending on the diagnosis: 5 Treatment Options For Fungal Acne.
2. Ozempic May Cause Hair Loss, But It's Rare
Ozempic took over beauty TikTok for its off-label weight loss potential, but the trend is backtracking after unexpected side effects like hair loss, despite the extreme side effect being rare: Ozempic May Cause Hair Loss, But It's Rare.
3. Filler Dissolving: The Ultimate Guide to This "Snatched" Beauty Trend
The "snatched" look is all about removing volume. As such, the celebrity filler dissolving trend has grown into an entire cultural shift, becoming one of the biggest cosmetic treatment trends in 2023: Filler Dissolving: The Ultimate Guide to This "Snatched" Beauty Trend.
4. Oral Minoxidil is Gaining Popularity as an Alternative Hair Loss Treatment
Despite not being FDA-approved, oral minoxidil for hair loss is a trending topic on Tik Tok, and some dermatologists are prescribing it off-label to patients due to promising results from recent studies: Oral Minoxidil is Gaining Popularity as an Alternative Hair Loss Treatment.
5. The Glass Facial Treatment is the Latest Microneedling Trend
This injectable procedure involves skin booster micro injections of HA with a micro-dose toxin, and the injected ingredients hydrate the skin, leaving it more plump, glowing and smooth: The Glass Facial Treatment is the Latest Microneedling Trend.
6. Exosomes Offer Innovation Potential in Regenerative Aesthetics
Cheryl Whitman explores exosomes and how they are capable of offering endless regenerative possibilities in one powerful package: Exosomes Offer Innovation Potential in Regenerative Aesthetics.
7. Why Exosome Combination Therapy is the New Gold Standard for Treating Acne Scars
Discover why exosomes derived from stem cells combined with lasers and RF microneedling have shown promising results for acne scar remodeling: Why Exosome Combination Therapy is the New Gold Standard for Treating Acne Scars.
8. 5 Plastic Surgery Pitfalls That Can Make Your Patients Look Older
Board-certified plastic surgeon Michael Horn, M.D., explores the five most common areas plastic surgery can backfire and age a patient instead of turning back the clock: 5 Plastic Surgery Pitfalls That Can Make Your Patients Look Older.
9. The Most Popular Men's Cosmetics Trends in 2023
Men are continuing to invest in their appearance, from buying premium skin care to aesthetic-based cosmetic procedures, according to a market report from Future Market Insights: The Most Popular Men's Cosmetics Trends in 2023.