A Practical Guide to Dermal Filler Procedures

by Rebecca Small MD, FAAFP, Dalano Hoang DC

Overview

A Practical Guide to Dermal Filler Procedures is the second book in the new Cosmetic Procedures series especially designed for providers who would like to expand their practice to include minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Residents or practitioners new to aesthetics and experienced providers alike can benefit from this series which focuses on current aesthetic treatments that can be readily incorporated into office practice. For the "hands on" providers, these commonly performed cosmetic procedures can make the practice of medicine more rewarding, improve patient satisfaction and increase reimbursement.
This book provides thoroughly illustrated step-by-step instructions on dermal filler treatments and advice on managing common issues seen in follow up visits. Each chapter focuses on a single dermal filler procedure and reviews all relevant anatomy including target regions and areas to avoid. Injection sites are highlighted to help practitioners perform the procedures more effectively and minimize complication risks. The series foreword has be written by world renowned author, John. L. Pfenninger.
Access to a companion website, http://solution.lww.com/practicalguidefillersis also included with video clips of every procedure!
Look for additional titles in the series:
A Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures
A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels and Skin Care Products

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609131487
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	12/17/2011
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	978,912
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword v

Preface vii

Acknowledgments ix

Section 1 Derma! Filler Anatomy 1

Section 2 Introduction and Foundation Concepts 5

Sectionon 3 Anesthesia 29

Sectionon 4 Complications 47

Sectionon 5 Treatment Areas 57

1 Nasolabial Folds 59

2 Marionette Lines 67

3 Mental Crease 77

4 Extended Mental Creases 85

5 Chin Augmentation 91

6 Lip Border 99

7 Lip Body 109

8 Lip Lines 117

9 Malar Augmentation 127

10 Frown Lines 137

11 Scars 145

12 Layering Dermal Fillers 151

Appendix 1 Aesthetic Intake Form 161

Appendix 2 Before and After Instructions for Dermal Filler Treatments 163

Appendix 3 Consent for Dermal Filler Treatments 165

Appendix 4 Dermal Filler Procedure Notes 167

Appendix 5 Supply Sources 169

Bibliography 171

Index 175