Injection Treatments in Cosmetic Surgery

Written by both dermatologists and plastic surgeons Injection Treatments in Cosmetic Surgery examines the most popular treatments and topics in the field. With over 600 full-color photographs and illustrations, this new timely guide offers important information on slowly absorbable and nonresorbable filling products, and covers the history, pharmacology, tissues, locations, side effects, and legislation, making this text indispensable for practitioners who need to know the practical details of cutting-edge treatments in cosmetic surgery.

Contents include:

• injection techniques
• botulinum toxins
• volumetric implants
• fillers such as injectable collagen, porcine collagen and agarose gel, and hyaluronic acids
• complications
• pre-operative care – photography, documentation and subdermal testing
• lip augmentation and rejuvenation
• face and body mesotherapy and mesolifts