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Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Botulinum Toxin

  • 5th Edition - October 29, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Alastair Carruthers, Jean Carruthers, Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam, Omer Ibrahim
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Features high-quality images and 25 new videos demonstrating exactly how to perform injection techniques.

  • Addresses the differences in doses and particular characteristics among different botulinum toxin preparations in every chapter.

  • 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.
  • If you encounter issues with your eBook please contact Elsevier eBook+ support via [email protected].

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Readership

Dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, derm surgery fellows

Table of contents

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

Review quotes

"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!

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 29, 2022
  • Language: English

About the authors

AC

Alastair Carruthers

Dr. Alastair Carruthers is a Cosmetic Dermatologic surgeon, and Clinical Professor of Dermatology with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). During his 20 years of practice, Dr. Carruthers has made several major contributions to the field of dermatology. Foremost among these was the use of the BOTOX® procedure in cosmetic applications, a discovery he made with his wife, Dr. Jean Carruthers, in 1987. Since this time, they have been at the forefront of BOTOX® research, development and education, publishing numerous articles using their data. Dr. Carruthers has also made significant advances in the area of Tissue Augmentation. These materials, both temporary and permanent, are used to lift and support the structures beneath the skin. In 1998 Dr. Carruthers was the first dermatologist in North America to begin injecting Artecoll. Dr. Carruthers has over 100 published articles to his credit and has also contributed extensively to studies about the relationship between skin cancer and sun exposure.
Affiliations and expertise
Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

JC

Jean Carruthers

Dr. Jean Carruthers is a Cosmetic Surgeon and a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Dr. Carruthers has lectured worldwide on a variety of subjects pertaining to cosmetic ophthalmology, including the cosmetic use of the BOTOX® procedure, which she co-founded with her husband, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, in 1987. Since this time, they have remained at the forefront of BOTOX® research, development and education, publishing numerous articles using their data. Dr. Carruthers has published more than eighty peer reviewed scientific articles and twenty-eight scientific book chapters on a variety of topics, including the use of botulinum toxin and soft tissue augmenting agents, aesthetic lasers and cosmetic laser blepharoplasty. She is an International Editor for such publications as Dermatologic Surgery, the Journal of Cosmetic Laser Surgery and the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Cosmetic Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

JD

Jeffrey S. Dover

Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover is the co-director of SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, a comprehensive facility specializing in dermatology, laser and cosmetic surgery, and he is Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown Medical School. Dr. Dover’s research interests are Photomedicine, lasers in medicine, cosmetic laser surgery, and medical education. He is the author of over 400 scientific publications. He has co-authored and edited over 45 textbooks, many of which have been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Chinese and are sold to physicians all over the world. Dr. Dover is the founding editor of Journal Watch for Dermatology, produced by the publishers of the New England Journal of Medicine. He is also a Past President of both the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine; Adjunct Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Brown Medical School, SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

MA

Murad Alam

Dr. Murad Alam is an author of over 250 scientific publications and is the Editor of Archives of Dermatological Research. He is the Associate Editor of JAAD; Lasers in Medical Science; Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, and he is the Assistant Editor of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Alam is series co-editor of the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology books and has overall edited 20 books. Dr. Alam is current President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and an incoming member of the Board of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also the vice-president of the Blade and Light Society, an organization of volunteer dermatologic surgeons who perform charitable mission work to treat skin cancers and train surgical dermatologists in underserved countries. Dr. Alam’s clinical practice includes the treatment of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dermatology; Professor of Surgery, Otolaryngology and Medical Social Services, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA