Injectable Fillers: Principles and Practice

Dermal fillers are the fastest growing tools in the cosmetic physician′s armamentarium for refreshing the appearance of patients. This book demonstrates effective, best–practice use for superb patient results. Augmented by a DVD of procedural videos, it shows you how to match patient, treatment, and filler for maximum results.
Taking a patient–centered approach, Dr. Jones reviews the advantages and disadvantages of each filler according to anatomical application. Opening chapters cover the cosmetic patient consultation and guidelines for local anaesthesia in the use of injectable fillers, followed by individual chapters on:Hyaluronic AcidsCalcium Hydroxylapatite MicrospheresEvolence and Evolence BreezeSculptraLiquid Injectable SiliconeHydrogel PolymersArtefill
An extensive chapter on complications from soft–tissue augmentation of the face explains how to avoid and manage peri–procedural issues. Closing chapters supply a cheek enhancement guide for the aesthetic injector and a review of the clinical applications of hyaluronic acids, which are currently the most commonly used fillers.
With careful coverage of basic science, safety and efficacy data that have led to FDA approval, safe and effective injection techniques, and appropriate indications for each filler, this concise volume provides a dependable source of important information for dermatologists, aesthetic medicine practitioners, plastic surgeons, and all practitioners who work with injectable fillers.

Spis treści:
Introduction.
The patient Consultation and Pre and Post treatment photography.
Anesthesia.
Hyaluronic Acids.
Radiesse.
Evolence.
Sculptra.
Liquid Injectable Silicone.
Hydrogel Polymers.
Artefill.
Volumetric Changes in Bone Structure with Aging.
Avoiding and Managing Complications.

Nota biograficzna:
Derek Jones, MD, Assistant Clinical Pro fessor, University of California Los Angeles and Medical Director, Skin Care and Laser Physicians