Illustrated Manual of Injectable Fillers: A Technical Guide to the Volumetric Approach to Whole Body Rejuvenation PDF

Preface

There are a growing number of fi ller materials available, varying in their composition and optimal usage. In order to obtain the optimal results, it is important to understand each fi ller; this includes not only how to use it but also the limitations of each of these materials. It is also important to have an understanding of potential complications in order to be able to minimize their incidence and of how to treat any complications if they occur.

With the rapid growth in information availability, our patients hear about new techniques and new products, sometimes even before their uses and limitations have been thoroughly evaluated. This rapid spread of "information" makes it more important for medical professionals to have a thorough understanding. Only through detailed analysis, patient education, and precise treatments can we achieve successful results and happy patients.

In addition to facial fi llers, this book includes a volumetric approach to rejuvenation of other parts of the body. Our unique multidisciplinary perspective offers insight into how to diagnose visible aging in the context of volume loss.

Our approach to facial aging takes into account all layers of the face. This book includes detailed techniques for facial analysis and diagnosis of aging conditions. For rejuvenation of the upper face, we discuss advanced techniques involving the forehead, glabella, temple, and lateral brow complex. We introduce some of our new techniques for periorbital rejuvenation, especially for treatment of the nasojugal groove.

The midface is one of the areas most affected by volumetric loss in aging. We illustrate some of our new techniques in this area for treatment of the malar and submalar complex as well as the nasolabial folds.

Volume loss in the lower face occurs primarily around the perioral complex, but changes along the jawline affect the neck as well. Treatment of the lips, perioral rhytides, chin, and jawline are all demonstrated. This area is fraught with possible complications, and preventative techniques are stressed.

One of our exciting new areas is volumetric enhancement of the face. Treatment of the aging hands also requires a multimodality approach, with replacement of lost volume as a key component, and we demonstrate new techniques with several fi llers in the dorsum of the hand. Our treatment technique for post-liposuction and post-traumatic defects of the torso and lower extremities is also shown.

This book both acts as an excellent introduction for the novice physician performing volume restoration procedures and also provides new techniques and advanced procedures for experienced physicians. In the past decade, the use of fi llers and volume replacement procedures has been rapidly expanding and now offers many possibilities; we hope that this comprehensive coverage of all aspects from diagnosis to treatment will help practitioners to achieve the safe, reliable, and aesthetic results that patients desire.