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February 2018 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” The Locked Cheek Lift is a simple, effective method for cheek and lower eyelid rejuvenation with a high success rate and minimal complications.
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October 2025 in “Preprints.org” Adipose mesenchymal stem cells are best for skincare because they reduce inflammation and are safe and effective.
December 2024 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” Fat tissue vesicles protect skin from UV damage better than stem cell vesicles.
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April 2024 in “Applied biological chemistry” Piperine from black pepper can make hair less oily by blocking fat cell development in hair roots.
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December 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
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July 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Fat grafting is more effective and safer for correcting jowls than ligament release.
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
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December 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Skin cells called dermal fibroblasts are important for skin growth, hair growth, and wound healing.