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Aesthetic procedures and risk category
| Procedure | Facial area | Nonfacial area |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical peel | MR | LR |
| Spot peels may be preferred | ||
| Botulinum toxin/filler injections | Mid and lower face—MR | For axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis, neck and hand rejuvenation—LR |
| Forehead—LR | ||
| Thread lifts | MR | LR |
| Microneedling with dermaroller | MR | LR |
| Platelet-rich plasma | MR | MR |
| Microdermabrasion | LR | LR |
| Sclerotherapy | MR | LR |
MR = moderate risk, LR = low risk
