Cosmetic and Clinical Applications of Botox and Dermal Fillers

In recent years, there has been a significant surge in public interest in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation products and treatments. At the forefront of this trend are the U.S. FDA approvals of Botox and Xeomin injections, which have opened up new avenues for both cosmetic and clinical applications.

Beyond its broad array of cosmetic uses, botulinum toxin is also being explored for a range of functional treatments. These innovative applications include creating a “chemical” tarsorrhaphy to promote corneal healing, reducing thyroid-associated eyelid retraction, and – most notably – reducing the frequency and severity of muscle tension and migraine headaches.

These new applications significantly expand the scope of botulinum toxin treatments for medical disorders, which have traditionally included the treatment of strabismus as well as a number of disorders of spasticity. As the field continues to evolve, Cosmetic and Clinical Applications of Botox and Dermal Fillers, Third Edition by Dr. William J. Lipham and Dr. Jill S. Melicher provides practitioners with essential information for expanding their clinical practice in this area.

Dermal Fillers in Cosmetic Applications

This updated and revised Third Edition also provides comprehensive guidance on performing a wide range of treatments with various dermal filler agents, including the newer hyaluronic acid and poly-L-lactic acid derivatives. Topics covered include:

• Treatment of blepharospasm, Meige syndrome, and hemifacial spasm
• Botulinum toxin as a treatment for functional disorders
• Neuro-ophthalmic uses for botulinum toxin
• Cosmetic applications of botulinum toxin
• Periorbital rejuvenation using cosmetic filler agents and fat injection
• Marketing botulinum toxin and dermal filler agents to build your practice

To further enhance learning, an accompanying video website with nine supplemental videos is included, demonstrating techniques discussed in the book. Video topics include:

• Botulinum toxin for benign essential blepharospasm
• Botulinum toxin for hemifacial spasm

With its comprehensive coverage of both cosmetic and clinical applications, Cosmetic and Clinical Applications of Botox and Dermal Fillers, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for practitioners looking to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

Book Details: ISBN-13: 9781617110856, Publisher: SLACK, Incorporated, Publication date: 4/1/2015, Edition number: 3, Pages: 160