Biomedical subjects

Mark M Hamilton

Publications and source records attributed to Mark M Hamilton.

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PubMed2005

Emerging trends and techniques in male aesthetic surgery.

Cosmetic surgery has witnessed explosive growth over the past few years, and with this has come growth in male aesthetic surgery. Increases have been seen in the number of nonsurgical as well as surgical treatments. Rhinoplasty, hair transplantation, and blepharoplasty continue to be the most common surgical procedures. New trends include rapid growth in nonsurgical treatments, especially Botox Cosmetic and microdermabrasion. New fillers have expanded the options for men, including long-lasting Restylane and Radiesse. Sculptra offers a new option for correction of human immunodeficiency virus-associated lipoatrophy. Fractional photothermolysis and Thermage offer new options in resurfacing.

Biocompatible Materials↗

PubMed2004

Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing.

The carbon dioxide laser has become the gold standard for resurfacing because of its predictability, safety, and efficacy. Careful patient selection, well-planned preoperative regimens, attention to technique, and close postoperative care all contribute to better outcomes. These points as well as possible complications and their treatment are reviewed.

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PubMed2004

Laser treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions in the office.

The treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions has been greatly improved since the introduction of laser technology. Utilizing the principles of selective photothermolysis, physicians can be very specific in their treatment, maximizing injury of the selected target and minimizing damage to surrounding structures. Treatment of vascular lesions is accomplished with a variety of wavelengths. The pulsed-dye laser system remains the gold standard with which all others are compared. A variety of advances in technology in recent years have greatly improved laser treatments. These include the addition of longer pulse widths, variable spot sizes, and a variety of skin-cooling techniques. With today's laser technology, most facial telangiectasias can be treated in a single session with minimal downtime. Angiomas often require more than one treatment. Port wine stains and hemangiomas still require multiple treatments, but treatment sessions are less painful and recovery is quicker. The treatment of pigmented lesions has also improved with new technology. Q-switched systems provide optimal treatment for most pigmented lesions. In general, superficial pigmented lesions are treated with shorter-wavelength systems, and deeper lesions are treated with longer-wavelength systems. The CO2 laser continues to have a role in difficult-to-treat lesions.

Humans↗

PubMed2002

Collagen and injectable fillers.

Soft tissue augmentation of facial rhytids, scars, and deformities is a frequently performed office procedure. This article reviews the available biologic (collagen, Dermalogen, Autologen, Isolagen, autologous fat, Fibrel, hyaluronic acid derivatives, particulate fascia lata, micronized Alloderm) and alloplastic (silicone, Bioplastique, and Artecoll) soft tissue injectable fillers.

Collagen↗