There are many resources available to learn more about the science behind the advances in facial rejuvenation treatments. There are research articles, studies, and medical websites that provide further information and insight into this topic. Of course, you can also speak to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Some resources you may find useful:

• NLM/NIH PubMed Abstract Search
• Aesthetic Surgery Journal (via ScienceDirect)
• Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (via ScienceDirect)
• Advances in Dermatology (via ScienceDirect)
• Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
• British Journal of Dermatology
• eMedicine from WebMD

Professional organizations

Your doctor will likely be a member of one or more of these organizations, which are committed to furthering the fields of dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. If you are considering a facial rejuvenation treatment but do not already have a doctor, the websites below are a good place to start your search.

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
• American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS)
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)

Government/public health resources

The expanding market in facial aging treatments means increased government participation in the review and approval of products and the availability of information to the public.

• National Institues of Health (NIH)
  The NIH MedLine Plus medical encyclopedia is a comprehensive survey of medical terms, conditions, symptoms and treatments, including cosmetic and aesthetic information



• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  The FDA is responsible for review and approval of all drugs and medical devices available for use in the United States and often provide articles of interest on topics such as facial aging