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This book offers a detailed, practical guide to incorporating minimally invasive cosmetic surgery into dental practice. Chapters thoroughly examine all aspects of using these materials in practice, and present step-by-step techniques for injecting and placing neurotoxins and fillers, with specific recommendations for product selection and in-depth information on case management. Anatomical drawings and clinical photographs depict the procedures and concepts described.
From patient evaluation, treatment planning, and product selection to techniques, managing complications, and marketing the service, Neurotoxins and Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery provides a complete resource for using these techniques in practice. Coverage encompasses facial anatomy, neurotoxins, cosmetic fillers, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, Radiesse(TM) calcium hydroxylapatite injectable filler, pearls and pitfalls, and how to build your practice.
* Offers a complete but easy-to-use-reference on all aspects of how to set up a minimally invasive cosmetic facial surgery service within an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice
* Surveys the range of products available in detail from an objective viewpoint
* Presents how-to techniques for injecting and placing neurotoxins and fillers
Neurotoxins and Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery is an essential reference for any oral and maxillofacial surgeon or general dentist wishing to add minimally invasive cosmetic surgery to their repertoire.
List of contents
List of Contributors xi
Foreword xiii
About the Companion Website xv
1 Facial Anatomy and Patient Evaluation 1
Timothy Osborn and Bradford M. Towne
1.1 Facial Anatomy 1
1.2 Anatomy of Facial Skin 1
1.3 Anatomy of the Superficial Fat Compartments 2
1.4 Anatomy of the Facial Fasciae 3
1.5 Anatomy of the Facial Mimetic Muscles 5
1.6 Anatomy of the Deep Facial Fat Compartments 7
1.7 Anatomy of the Ligamentous Structures (Retaining Ligaments) of the Face 8
1.8 The Blood Supply of the Face 10
1.9 The Aging Face 10
1.10 Patient Selection, Assessment, Records 13
1.11 Patient Selection and Assessment 14
1.12 Treatment Sequencing 15
References
2 Neurotoxins: The Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin A 19
Jon D. Perenack and Shelly Williamson-Esnard
2.1 Botulinum Neurotoxins Introduction 19
2.2 Botulinum Toxins Physiology and Characteristics 20
2.3 Manufacturing Process 20
2.4 Clinical Usage 24
2.4.1 Age of Patient Treated 25
2.4.2 Storage and Preparation of BoNTA 26
2.4.3 Patient Preparation and General Injection Tips 28
2.4.4 Treatment Recommendations for Specific Areas 30
2.4.4.1 Glabella 30
2.4.4.2 Forehead 32
2.4.4.3 Crow's Feet - Lateral Orbital Lines 32
2.4.4.4 Indirect Browlift 35
2.4.4.5 Correcting Brow Asymmetry 35
2.4.4.6 Other Midface Techniques: Bunny Lines 36
2.4.4.7 Perioral Modifications with BoNTA 36
2.4.4.8 Treatment of Platysmal Bands 39
2.5 Treating Facial Asymmetries Secondary to Muscle Paralysis 41
2.6 Post- treatment Recommendations and Complications 41
2.7 Conclusion 42
References 43
3 Cosmetic Fillers 47
Alexandra Radu and Faisal A. Quereshy
3.1 History of Cosmetic Fillers 47
3.1.1 Emergence of Autologous Fillers 48
3.1.2 Emergence of Non-autologous Fillers 48
3.1.2.1 Silicones 49
3.1.2.2 Bovine Collagen 49
3.1.2.3 Porcine Collagen 49
3.1.2.4 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) 49
3.1.2.5 Hyaluronic Acid 50
3.1.2.6 Dextran Beads in Hyaluronic Acid 50
3.1.2.7 Poly-l-lactic Acid 50
3.1.2.8 Calcium Hydroxylapatite 50
3.1.2.9 Polyvinyl Microspheres Suspended in Polyacrylamide 51
3.1.2.10 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 51
3.1.2.11 Polyoxyethylene and Polyoxypropylene 51
3.2 Classification 51
3.2.1 Biodegradable Facial Fillers 51
3.2.2 Autologous and Allogeneic Facial Fillers 51
3.2.3 Xenograft Facial Fillers 53
3.2.4 Synthetic Facial Fillers 53
3.2.5 Nonbiodegradable Facial Fillers 53
3.3 Ease of Use 53
3.4 Benefits 55
3.5 Complications 58
References 61
4 Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers 63
Tirbod Fattahi and Salam Salman
4.1 Introduction 63
4.2 Hyaluronic Acid 63
4.3 Available Products 64
4.4 Clinical Indications 64
4.5 Injection Techniques 64
4.6 Selection Process 65
4.7 Reversibility of HA Fillers 65
4.8 Clinical Scenarios 66
4.8.1 Nasolabial Grooves 66
4.8.2 Lips 66
4.8.3 Tear Troughs 66
4.8.4 Glabella 67
4.9 Post- Injection Instructions 68
4.10 Longevity of HA Fillers 68
4.11 Conclusion 69
References 69
5 Radiesse(TM) Calcium Hydroxylapatite Injectable Filler 71
Nikita Gupta, Onir L. Spiegel,
About the author
The Editors Bradford M. Towne, DMD, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and is retired as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Pushkar Mehra, BDS, DMD, MS, FACS, is Professor and Chair in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Summary
This book offers a detailed, practical guide to incorporating minimally invasive cosmetic surgery into dental practice. Chapters thoroughly examine all aspects of using these materials in practice, and present step-by-step techniques for injecting and placing neurotoxins and fillers, with specific recommendations for product selection and in-depth information on case management. Anatomical drawings and clinical photographs depict the procedures and concepts described.
From patient evaluation, treatment planning, and product selection to techniques, managing complications, and marketing the service, Neurotoxins and Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery provides a complete resource for using these techniques in practice. Coverage encompasses facial anatomy, neurotoxins, cosmetic fillers, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, Radiesse(TM) calcium hydroxylapatite injectable filler, pearls and pitfalls, and how to build your practice.
* Offers a complete but easy-to-use-reference on all aspects of how to set up a minimally invasive cosmetic facial surgery service within an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice
* Surveys the range of products available in detail from an objective viewpoint
* Presents how-to techniques for injecting and placing neurotoxins and fillers
Neurotoxins and Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery is an essential reference for any oral and maxillofacial surgeon or general dentist wishing to add minimally invasive cosmetic surgery to their repertoire.
