Small’s Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures, Second Edition, is the highly anticipated revision of the best-selling step-by-step guide to ...
Small’s Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures, Second Edition, is the highly anticipated revision of the best-selling step-by-step guide to performing minimally invasive botulinum toxin procedures. With over four hundred 5-star reviews online, the First Edition established itself as the go-to resource for providers looking to enhance their practice by performing medical aesthetic procedures.
In the Second Edition, insights from Dr. Small’s additional 10 years of clinical practice, research, and teaching create an even more valuable resource, whether you are new to aesthetic medicine or an experienced practitioner. Small’s Practical Guide provides you with the latest information and techniques, best practices for risk reduction, and expert guidance for optimal results.
Up-to-Date Knowledge: Stay informed on the newest products and high-dose toxins, along with new chapters on advanced procedures such as masseter, Nefertiti lift, necklace lines, chest lines, and nasal tip elevation. Learn how to treat multiple areas in one visit for the best effects and how to combine toxin with other medical aesthetic procedures.
Illustrated Photographs and Procedural Guidance: Patient photos overlayed with anatomically precise artwork and Safety Zones along with detailed instructions minimize complications and improve results.
Enhanced Learning Experience: New instructional videos of Dr. Small demonstrating key techniques refine your skills and move you from classroom to practice faster.
Quick Reference Tools: Quick Guides to Dosing for all procedures, Overview Illustrations for injection location and dose for each treatment area, Concise Technique Instruction, as well as Summary Tables for injection volumes save valuable clinic time.
Real-Life Application: Over 20 patient cases and guidance on cultural, generational, and gender preferences provide invaluable insight into treating diverse patient populations.
Patient-Centered Approach: Updated comprehensive patient assessment, follow-up care, and complication management strategies to ensure the best procedure experience for your patients—plus discussion on achieving a natural pattern of aging and facial harmony.
Edition
2
ISBN/ISSN
9781975192853
Product Format
Hardcover Book
Pages
286
Edition
2
Publication Date
November 16, 2023
Weight
1.9
Rebecca Small MD, FAAFP
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA; Monterey Bay Laser Aesthetics, Capitola, CA
xv Contents Visit our website for a list of current courses: RSmdAestheticsTraining.com 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-Posterior ..................................................... 1 Musculature of the Face Oblique .................................................................... 2 Superfi cial and Deep Musculature of the Face ............................................... 3 Wrinkles and Folds of the Face Anterior-Posterior .......................................... 4 Wrinkles and Folds of the Face Oblique ......................................................... 5 Facial Landmarks ............................................................................................. 6 Functional Anatomy ........................................................................................ 7 Muscles of Facial Expression ........................................................................... 8 Quick Guide to Botulinum Toxin Dosing for Upper and Mid Face ................. 9 Quick Guide to Botulinum Toxin Dosing for Lower Face and Neck .............. 10 Section 2: Introduction and Foundation Concepts Facial Aging ................................................................................................... 12 Anatomy ........................................................................................................ 15 Functional Anatomy ...................................................................................... 15 Mechanism of Action ..................................................................................... 15 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 Photoaging ............................................................. 18 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 Populations ........................................................ 24 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 Visit our website for a list of current courses: RSmdAestheticsTraining.comLearning the Techniques ..............................................................................36 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 Visit our website for a list of current courses: RSmdAestheticsTraining.comSection 5: Appendices Botulinum Toxin Treatment Tables ................................................................... 253 Aesthetic Intake Form ....................................................................................... 259 Patient Information Handouts .......................................................................... 261 Consent Forms ................................................................................................... 263 Procedure Notes ................................................................................................ 267 Supply Sources .................................................................................................. 269 Bibliography ........................................................................................ 271 Index .................................................................................................... 291 Visit our website for a list of current courses: 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