Laser hair removal is based on selective photo-thermolysis: a technology that permanently destroys the hair bulb by targeting melanin. Find out how this treatment works, the different types of lasers used according to phototype, good practices before and after the session, and why medical expertise is essential for safe, long-lasting results.

Lasers play an essential role in aesthetic medicine. Their operation is based on precise physical principles enabling them to selectively target melanin, hemoglobin or water, depending on the wavelength used. Find out more about the different types of lasers, their indications and the basics required for safe, effective treatment.

Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP: three words behind a technique that has found its place in traumatology, rheumatology and above all aesthetics. Derived from your blood, this platelet concentrate naturally stimulates skin regeneration, luminosity and ageing prevention.

Dilution of botulinum toxin is a key element in aesthetic medicine. Properly mastered, it enables the precision of the treatment to be adjusted according to the targeted area, optimizing the product's diffusion and guaranteeing effectiveness, natural results and patient comfort. Understanding this balance is essential for safe practice, while meeting the specific needs of each individual.

Aesthetic medicine arouses both fascination and fear. Between media excesses, preconceived ideas and misunderstood procedures, it is sometimes difficult to see clearly. This article takes a lucid, educational look at the excesses, challenges and best practices of modern, evidence-based aesthetic medicine.

Arterial embolization, a taboo subject rarely discussed, is a dreaded complication in aesthetic medicine during hyaluronic acid injections. This article looks back at an unpublished exchange of several clinical cases encountered by Drs Marie Nichanian-Broglia, Guilhem Poron, David Rousset and Clément Guyot, and highlights best practices for effectively managing these delicate situations.