Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to this commonly performed cosmetic procedure, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Botulinum Toxin, 5th Edition, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by expert clinicians Drs. Alastair Carruthers and Jean Carruthers, along with Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam, and Omar Ibrahim, it covers the science behind these neuromodulators and their usage areas in cosmetic dermatology, as well as the latest treatment options—all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library demonstrating injection techniques helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice.
Key Features
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Provides complete, clear descriptions and rationales for injection placement for facial and neck rejuvenation and hyperhidrosis, including difficult areas like eyebrow shaping and treatment of masseter hypertrophy.
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Covers new developments in the field including new treatment sites, new methods of using the toxins, an upcoming topical toxin, and new longer-acting and shorter-onset, shorter-lasting toxins.
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Features high-quality images and 25 new videos demonstrating exactly how to perform injection techniques.
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Addresses the differences in doses and particular characteristics among different botulinum toxin preparations in every chapter.
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Includes procedural how-to's, step-by-step advice on proper techniques, case studies, contraindications and managing complications, and pearls and pitfalls.
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
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Author Information
By Alastair Carruthers, MA, BM, BCh, FRCP(LON), FRCPC, Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Jean Carruthers, MD, FRCSC, Cosmetic Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine; Adjunct Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Brown Medical School, SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA; Murad Alam, MD, MBA, MSCI, Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dermatology; Professor of Surgery, Otolaryngology and Medical Social Services, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL and Omer Ibrahim
PART I Basic Science and Clinical Use of Neuromodulators
1 Update on Noncosmetic Uses of Botulinum Neurotoxins
2 History of Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin
3 Pharmacology of BOTOX® Cosmetic
4 Abobotulinum Toxin A: Science and Clinical Usage
5 Basic Science: Xeomin
6 Prabotulinum Toxin A
7 Basic Science: Myobloc®
8 Basic Science of Botulinum Toxin E
9 Neuronox®, Innotox®, and Coretox®
10 DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection (DAXI)
11 Comparison of Botulinum Toxins
12 Topical Botulinum Toxin Type A
13 Reconstitution and Dilution
14 Benzyl Alcohol
PART II Neuromodulator Injection Sites
15 Treatment of Glabellar Lines With Neuromodulators
16 Treatment of Frontalis and Horizontal Forehead Lines With Neuromodulators
17 Shaping the Eyebrow and Upper Face (Palpebral Aperture) With Neuromodulators
18 Treatment of Crow’s Feet
19 Treatment of Infraorbital/Upper and Lower Eyelids With Neuromodulators
20 Treatment of the Midface With Botulinum Toxin
21 Treatment of Orbicularis Oris, Mentalis, Depressor Anguli Oris With Neuromodulators
22 Platysma, Nefertiti Lift, and Beyond
23 The Masseters: Hypertrophy, Bruxism, and Facial Shaping With Botulinum Toxin
24 Treatment of Darker Skin Types with Neuromodulatorss
25 Combination Noninvasive Facial Aesthetic Treatments With Botulinum Toxin Type A
"This book addresses the many advances made with newer botulinum A toxins, expanded indications (aesthetic and medical), and better injection techniques. Drs. Carruthers are pioneers in the use of botulinum toxin A. This edition is a welcome update for honing injection techniques and cosmetic repertoire. The previous edition was published in 2018. The electronic version of the book includes videos demonstrating patient evaluations, decision making for injection placement for best results, and correct administration of an intradermal injection to minimize complications. The videos are narrated with useful tips and the injection administration is clearly visualized." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice), Doody’s Score: 96 - 4 Stars!
