Small's Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures: Print + eBook with Multimedia

About the Author v
For ewor d vii
For ewor d to the First Edition ix
Pr eface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Section 1: Anatomy
Musculature of the Face Anterior-Posterior1
Musculature of the Face Oblique2
Superfi cial and Deep Musculature of the Face3
Wrinkles and Folds of the Face Anterior-Posterior  4
Wrinkles and Folds of the Face Oblique5
Facial Landmarks6
Functional Anatomy  7
Muscles of Facial Expression8
Quick Guide to Botulinum Toxin Dosing for Upper and Mid Face9
Quick Guide to Botulinum Toxin Dosing for Lower Face and Neck10
Section 2: Introduction and Foundation Concepts
Facial Aging12
Anatomy  15
Functional Anatomy15
Mechanism of Action15
Botulinum T oxin Pr oducts  16 Dosing Ratios 17
Botulinum Toxin Units .18
Onset and Duration of Action 18
Standard versus High-Dose Botulinum Toxin .18
Patient Selection 18
Glogau Classification of Photoaging18
Aesthetic Consultation 19
Patient Intake 20
Procedure Terminology 20
Treatment Plans and Timing 21
Informed Consent Process .21
Photodocumentation .22
Beauty Norms 22
Treatment Goals 22
Achieving a Natural Look 23
Considerations for Specific Populations24
Millennials .25
Asian Considerations 25
Darker Skin Type Considerations .26
Gender Considerations 26
Advantages of Botulinum Toxin Treatments 27
Disadvantages of Botulinum Toxin Treatments 27
Indications .27
Contraindications ..27
Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Treatment Areas 29
Equipment for Botulinum Toxin Reconstitution 29
Equipment for Botulinum Toxin Treatment..29
Reconstitution Concentrations 30
Reconstitution Method 31
Conversion Tables for Injection Volumes 31
Diffusion 31
Handling and Storage .32
Preprocedure Checklist 32
Procedure .32
Anesthesia .33
Botulinum Toxin Treatment Doses 33
General Injection Techniques ..34
Aftercare 35
Results and Follow-Up .35
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Complications and Management 36
Treatment of Multiple Muscles 40
Other Common Applications ..41
Microtox 42
Depression 42
Scars ..42
Headache ..43
Current Developments and New Products .43
Combination Therapies 44
Reimbursement and Financial Considerations 45
Putting It All Together .45
Section 3: Treatment Areas
1 Frown Lines ..53
2 Horizontal Forehead Lines 66
3 Crow’s Feet ..80
4 Lower Eyelid Wrinkles 93
5 Eyebrow Lift ..105
6 Bunny Lines 113
7 Lip Lines and Lip Flip ..121
8 Gummy Smile 133
9 Marionette Lines 140
10 Chin 150
11 Masseter 161
12 Anterior Neck Bands 172
13 Nefertiti Lift: Lateral Neck Bands .183
14 Axillary Hyperhidrosis ..194
15 Necklace Lines 202
16 Chest Lines 208
17 Nasal Tip Lift .213
18 Facial Asymmetry 219
19 High-Dose Toxin .226
Section 4: Cases
Basic Treatment Areas ..237
Intermediate Treatment Areas ..243
Advanced Treatment Areas ..246
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Botulinum Toxin Treatment Tables253
Aesthetic Intake Form259
Patient Information Handouts  261
Consent Forms263
Procedure Notes  267
Supply Sources269
Bibliography  271
Index  291