Hungarian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology

Combined aesthetics treatment options for neck and décolleté areas

Mária Poroszkai — 2025-07-01

The development of medicine and technology in the 21st century has enabled the use of more new minimally invasive or non-invasive interventions to rejuvenate the skin of the neck and décolleté areas. Techniques have further developed on the base of research, presenting new challenges to professionals adapting them, as patients are keen on options that can preserve or improve their appearance more effectively, quickly, and painlessly. The skin in neck and décolleté area is thinner, more sensitive, contains fewer sebaceous glands and this area presents signs of skin aging early, which requires greater caution, individualized, and mostly combined treatments. The aim of this publication is to present the most frequently used treatment methods together with their advantages and disadvantages.

Sensitive skin – background, clinical symptoms and management

Györgyi Pónyai — 2025-07-01

The prevalence of sensitive skin in various populations is about 25-50% and it is especially common among young women. It’s background can be physiological, iatrogenic, provoked by environmental influences or related to cosmetic „abuse”, medical or aesthetic treatments. It might be essential diagnostic symptom of certain skin diseases (eg. atopic dermatitis, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, seborrhoea), but it can also exist without a dermatological cause and can even accompany internal diseases. The management of any underlying disease, modification of the daily skin care routine, use of appropiate products and avoidance of irritating and sensitizing ingredients are the most important factors in treatment of sensitive skin.

Complications of chemical peeling – a case report

Réka Palatka — 2025-07-01

Superficial and deep chemical peel treatments are safe and effective options for mild acne, pigmentation abnormalities, actinic keratosis, fine wrinkles and for rejuvenation. Possible complications include infection, hyperpigmentation and scarring. The case report of a young female patient is presented who suffered a superficial second-degree chemical burn with bacterial superinfection after a chemical peel done by a cosmetician. It is vital, that cosmetician should only perform superficial chemical peeling of the upper layer of the epidermis. Chemical peels that penetrate deeper should only be performed by dermatologist who is also competent at managing complications.

Vascular occlusion after liquid rhinoplasty with hyaluronic acid

Klaudia Preisz — 2025-07-01

Liquid rhinoplasty, also known as nonsurgical rhinoplasty is a procedure, when injectable fillers, like hyaluronic acid is injected into the nose to change its shape. Results are temporary. Liquid rhinoplasty is a quick procedure with limited downtime that could be a good alternative to surgical rhinoplasty. The procedure is minimally invasive, usually safe, with low rates of complications, but the increasing popularity has led to a rise in side effects, too. Serious complications, like vascular occlusion, necrosis, vision loss can occur. Authors present the case of a 27-year-old female patient, who developed vascular occlusion after liquid rhinoplasty with hyaluronic acid. Prompt, and repeated use of intralesional hyaluronidase injections led to restoration of normal tissue vascularity, and complete healing of skin symptoms.

A holistic therapeutic approach for the lower third of the face and submental region

Zsuzsanna Horváth — 2025-07-01

The visual appearance of the lower face and neck region plays a crucial role in maintaining facial aesthetic balance. The definition of the mandibular contour, the transition zone between the face and neck, and the tone of the skin and underlying soft tissues all significantly contribute to facial harmony and a youthful appearance. While aging is a major factor in the descent of lower facial structures and the accumulation of submental fat, other influences such as genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle choices also significantly affect the aesthetics of the lower face. Beautification of the lower third of the face and the submental region demands a comprehensive, skilled, and often complex approach. Interest in treating this area is steadily increasing, with a growing number of younger patients seeking interventions targeting the lower face. A thorough understanding of the anatomical and structural changes in the lower face and neck is essential for designing effective treatment strategies. This article aims to review the constitutional, pathological, and age-related factors that shape the mandibular and neck areas, and to present available treatment options both minimally invasive and surgical—within a holistic framework. Finally, two cases from the authors’ own clinical experience are presented to illustrate the therapeutic strategies.

Removal of traumatic tattoo with Q-switched laser and simultaneous scar treatment with pulsed dye laser and microneedle RF device. Report of 4 cases

Gábor Varju — 2025-07-01

Traumatic tattoo is a persistent presence of foreign bo dieslike sand, asphalt, slag, carbon, graphit, oil, or fireworks’ particles, metal and gunpowder contamination -in dermis after an accident. We present 4 cases with traumatic tattoo on the face and extremities with varying degrees of aesthetically disturbing scarring. We describe the successful removal of foreign bodies with a 1064nm wavelength Q-switched Nd:Yag laser, and the simultaneous treatment of the scar with a pulsed dye laser or a microneedle radiofrequency device. The Q-switched laser seems to be optimal therapeutic solution for the treatment of traumatic tattoos, and the simultaneous scar treatment results in both functional and aesthetic improvement.

Use of SWT® IPL technology in Aesthetic Dermatology

Magdolna Gaál — 2025-07-01

Although Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices emit a broad spectrum of light, which has different properties than laser light, modern, high quality IPL devices, when used with appropriate settings and indications, can achieve treatment outcomes comparable to laser treatments. Since its approval several innovations have been made in IPL technology. SWT® Dual-Filter Technology not only cuts off lower wavelengths, but also uses a water filter to remove wavelengths longer than 950 nm. This reduces light absorption by water in the skin, resulting in less heat generation for a less painful and safer treatment. The aim of this article is to summarize the common indications and advantages of SWT® IPL technology, illustrated with the author’s clinical results.