The Aesthetics Advisor

The global prevalence of post-COVID syndrome or long COVID four weeks after the infection is now estimated at 43% of all patients ( Journal of Infectious Diseases, November 2022 ). About 54% of hospitalized patients had long-hauler symptoms and about 34% of non-hospitalized patients had symptoms. This is a very important point to note i.e. severe disease tend to lead to long COVID as compared to mild disease. Among those who were hospitalized, only 26% fully recovered after five months ( R ), and nearly half still had symptoms one year later ( R ). Those who needed mechanical ventilation were 58% less likely to heal fully; obese people were half as likely to recover fully ( R ). At the two-year mark, 55% of hospitalized patients had at least one COVID-19 symptom, compared to 68% six months after infection. Patients generally had poorer health two years later and still experienced pain, fatigue, problems with sleeping and mental health issues. They went to a doctor more of...

Quercetin, Hydroxychloroquine, EGCG and Zinc are among the handful of COVID-19 treatments that are being studied as potential candidates that might influence the outcome in the prevention and management of COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, Quercetin and EGCG (EpiGalloCatechin Gallate) are all zinc ionophores. Meaning they all transport zinc into the cells. We will dive deeper into the science for each of the above treatment and supplement. Quercetin and COVID-19 Quercetin  was initially found  to provide broad-spectrum protection against SARS coronavirus in the aftermath of the SARS epidemic that broke out across 26 countries in 2003. Now, some doctors are advocating its use against SARS-CoV-2, in combination with vitamin C, noting that the two have synergistic effects. Quercetin acts as a zinc ionophore  ( PubMed  2014), the same mechanism of action that hydroxychloroquine has via helping zinc pass the cell wall where it might halt viral replication. This zinc iono...

Quercetin is a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory plant pigment that boosts your immune system and may work to control viral replication, according to some research. It allows zinc to exert its proven antiviral properties; in treating  COVID-19 , quercetin may also lower inflammation, help clear mucus, prevent ventilator-induced damage and support immunity. According to the research, quercetin has been shown to help fight obesity, Type 2 diabetes, circulatory dysfunction, chronic inflammation and mood disorders. It has even been found to help lower blood pressure. Researchers have found that quercetin can trigger tumor regression and begin the process of apoptosis. This is programmed cell death, without which cells can grow uninterrupted and develop into cancerous growths. Quercetin was initially found to provide broad-spectrum protection against SARS coronavirus in the aftermath of the SARS epidemic that broke out across 26 countries in 2003. Now, some doctors a...

If you are confused about all the pico laser treatments in town and are looking for a guide to better understand pico laser and pigmentation treatment, you've come to the right place. “Pico Laser” is a recent buzzword in aesthetic medicine, so it's no surprise that Pico Lasers are one of the most popular treatment nowadays. However, the science is also mixed with hype and you are likely to get overwhelmed and cluttered over this Pico Laser treatment. Picoway vs Picosure ? The PicoWay and the PicoSure lasers both use picosecond technology to remove tattoos. A picosecond is one trillionth of a second, so these lasers are named for how they deliver constant bursts of energy that only last for a picosecond. However, although similar in name, the PicoWay laser has several key advantages over the PicoSure laser. ( advancedlaser ) Wavelength PicoWay: 532nm, 785nm, 1064nm PicoSure: 532nm (laser pump handpiece), 755nm, 1064nm (laser pump handpiece) PicoWay is the only laser that has th...

This is part 4 of our Aesthetics 101 series. Due to the advancement in laser technology, it is now possible to significantly improve aged and sun-damaged skin, scars, hair, tattoo as well as various skin pigmentation with just a couple of skin laser sessions. Introduction: What are lasers? The term "laser" originated as an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation". Since its invention in 1960, laser system we have today are ever more sophisticated. There’s an endless world of options with lasers these days. Fraxel (Fractional), Pico lasers, Q Switch lasers, Long Pulse lasers, Quasi Long Pulse laser, CO2 lasers, Erbium lasers, Ablative, non-ablative, fractional and non-fractional and more than we could even list here without boring you to death. But do they work? How do they work? There’s a thousand questions around them to ask… so let’s get started! In order to reduce the confusion, we need to categorize the laser types so ...