Beauty

XERF: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About This Skin-Tightening Treatment

From Seoul to Hollywood, a new radiofrequency treatment is turning heads: XERF aims to tighten skin without surgery or significant downtime. Dermatologist Dr. Timm Golüke explains what makes it different — and what the evidence tells us so far.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with

Dr. med. Timm Golüke

Mesotherapy for Hair Loss: How Effective Is the Treatment?

Injecting active ingredients directly into the scalp to slow hair loss: that is the idea behind mesotherapy. Studies show promising results — but how well does the method actually work, and who is it suitable for?

Hanja Niederhammer

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After the Weight Loss Injection: What Happens to Excess Skin?

Significant weight loss changes the body – and the skin can't always keep up. Plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Heinrich explains when body contouring makes sense, why he sees function and aesthetics as inseparable – and why he sometimes advises against surgery.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

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An interview with

Dr. Alexander de Heinrich

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What Helps with Dark Circles? A Dermatologist Explains

Dark circles are often blamed on lack of sleep. But pigmentation, visible blood vessels, genetics, or facial anatomy may also play a role. Dermatologist Dr. Susanne Steinkraus explains why the cause matters when choosing the right treatment – and when caution is advised.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with

Dr. med. Susanne Steinkraus

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Rice Water Is Said to Make Hair Grow Faster — But Does It Really?

On TikTok and Instagram, rice water is celebrated as a natural hair growth treatment. The tradition behind it is centuries old — but what does the research actually say? Studies reveal a crucial difference between DIY rice water and rice bran extract.

Marianne Waldenfels

Does Isotretinoin Microdosing Shrink the Nose? What Dermatologists Say About the Beauty Trend

Isotretinoin for acne — and a slimmer nose? The medication is being hyped on social media as a beauty hack. Dermatologist Dr. Elisabeth Zott explains what isotretinoin can actually change about the nose.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

With

Dr. med. Elisabeth Zott-Schuhmachers

Sun-Damaged Skin: What Really Helps Against Wrinkles, Sun Spots, and UV Damage

Sun damage often develops long before it becomes visible. Dermatologist Dr. Hanna Halter explains which treatments and skincare ingredients really work – and which changes cannot be reversed.

Christine Bürg & Hanja Niederhammer

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With

Dr. med. Hanna M. D. Halter

Modern Anti-Aging Medicine: Which Treatments Really Work

Lasers, retinol, biostimulators: which anti-aging methods actually work? Dermatologist Dr. Susanne Steinkraus breaks down which procedures are backed by science and what it really takes to maintain healthy skin.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with

Dr. med. Susanne Steinkraus

Sardine trend: Why everyone is suddenly eating the fish – and just how healthy canned sardines really are

Are sardines really healthy? TikTok calls them a superfood, but what does the science say? Here's what you need to know about omega-3, vitamin D, and their health benefits

Marianne Waldenfels

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Oxidative stress: The silent accelerator of skin aging

Oxidative stress is considered one of the main drivers of skin ageing. Two dermatologists explain how free radicals damage the skin — and what can effectively protect it.

Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with

Dr. med. Anette Zimpfer-Keese

An interview with

Dr. med. Christine Zimpfer

The Art of Rhinoplasty: An Interview with Professor Dr. Johannes Veit

Why surgical experience matters in rhinoplasty, what risks nasal surgery involves, and how natural-looking results can be achieved. Professor Dr. Johannes Veit discusses modern rhinoplasty and individualized aesthetics.

Christine Bürg and Marianne Waldenfels