Botulinum Toxins, Fillers and Related Substances

​The series “Clinical Approach and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology” intends to be a practical guide in Cosmetic Dermatology.  Procedures in cosmetic dermatology are very popular and useful in medicine, indicated to complement topical and oral treatments not only for photodamaged skin but also for other dermatosis such as acne, rosacea, scars, etc. Also, full-face treatments using peelings, lasers, fillers and toxins are increasingly being used, successfully substituting or postponing the need for plastic surgeries. Altogether, these techniques not only provide immediate results but also help patients to sustain long-term benefits, both preventing/treating dermatological diseases and maintaining a healthy and youthful skin. Throughout this series, different treatments in Cosmetic Dermatology will be discussed in detail covering the use of many pharmacological groups of cosmeceuticals, the new advances in nutraceuticals and emerging technologies and procedures. This volume, entitled “Botulin Toxin, Fillers and Related Substances” addresses the most important chemical approaches in cosmetic dermatology. Here are discussed in detail the use of Botulinum toxins and fillers, such as hyaluronic and polilatic acids.

SECTION A: BOTULINUM TOXINS Chapter 1. Anatomy for Botulinum toxin application.- Chapter 2. Toxin for frontal area.- Chapter 3. Toxin for glabelar area and nose.- Chapter 4. Toxin for malar and perioribicular area.- Chapter 5. Toxins for mentum and perioral area.- Chapter 6. Toxins for mandibular contour.- Chapter 7. Toxins on the neck.- Chapter 8. Toxin for V shape neckline area.- Chapter 9. Toxins for hyperhidrosis in axilar area.- Chapter 10. Anesthesia for palmo-plantar hyperhidrosis.- Chapter 11. Toxins for hyperhidrosis in palmoplantar area.- Chapter 12. Toxin for hyperhidrosis in other areas.- Chapter 13. Intradermal therapy with toxin.- Chapter 14. Toxin for new indications.- Chapter 15. Complications and their management.- SECTION B: FILLERS Chapter 16. Anatomy for filler application.- Chapter 17. Anesthesia for filler application.- Chapter 18. Hyaluronic acid for frontal and periocular area.- Chapter 19. Hyaluronic acid for nose.- Chapter 20. Hyaluronic acid for malar area.- Chapter 21. Hyaluronic acid for the lips and perioral area.- Chapter 22. Hyaluronic acid for mentual and mandibular contour.- Chapter 23. Hyaluronic acid for skin booster on the face.- Chapter 24. Hyaluronic acid for skin booster on the neck and V shape neckline area.- Chapter 25. Calcium Hydroxyapatite to treat the face.- Chapter 26. Calcium Hydroxyapatite to treat the hands.- Chapter 27. Calcium Hydroxyapatite to treat other areas.- Chapter 28. Polilatic acid to treat the face.- Chapter 29. Polilatic acid to treat the body.- Chapter 30. Permanent filler.- Chapter 31. Autologous fillers.- Chapter 32. Liposculpture.- Chapter 33. Complications and their management.- Chapter 34. My personal experience with fillers.

Dr. Maria Claudia Almeida Issa is among the leading dermatologists in Brazil and Latin America, especially in what regards to cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Issa holds a PhD in Dermatology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2008) and a MsC in Dermatology from the Fluminense Federal University (1997). Dr. Issa is currently an Associate Professor within the Department of Clinical Medicine – Dermatology, at the Fluminense Federal University, Brazil. Her research focuses on Photodynamic Therapy, non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Lasers, Photoaging and Dermal Remodeling. Finally, Dr. Issa has an extensive clinical experience in cosmetic dermatology, being registered as a dermatologist at the Brazilian Society of Dermatology since 1995. Dr. Bhertha Tamura has MSc and PhD degrees in dermatology, by the Hospital das Clínicas de São Paulo – Universidade de São Paulo. Specialist in general surgery and dermatology. Counselor for the Brazilian Society of Dermatologic Surgery and for the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. Member of the Scientific Commission of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. Chief of the Department of Dermatology at the Complexo Hospital Heliopolis (São Paulo, Brazil). Member of several international dermatological societies.