22. Soft Tissue Fillers
10.1055/b-0038-163146 22. Soft Tissue FillersAshkan Ghavami, Miles Graivier Relevant Anatomy and General Concepts 1 , 2 Note: This chapter is meant to discuss all current filler applications. We will concentrate…
21. Botulinum Toxin
10.1055/b-0038-163145 21. Botulinum ToxinJoshua Lemmon, Smita R. Ramanadham, Miles Graivier Definition Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that is produced by Clostridium botulinum, a gram-positive anaerobic bacterium. History and Physiology 1…
19. Chemical Peels
10.1055/b-0038-163143 19. Chemical PeelsGeorge Broughton II, Ahmed M. Hashem, Christopher Chase Surek, James E. Zins Preoperative Evaluation Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations Does the patient…
5. Basics of Anesthesia for the Aesthetic Surgery Patient
10.1055/b-0038-163129 5. Basics of Anesthesia for the Aesthetic Surgery PatientDeborah Stahl Lowery, Jeffrey E. Janis General Principles 1 , 2 Anesthesia for patients undergoing purely elective aesthetic procedures presents specific…
4. Medicolegal Considerations in Aesthetic Surgery
10.1055/b-0038-163128 4. Medicolegal Considerations in Aesthetic SurgeryMark Gorney, Neal R. Reisman Aesthetic surgeons are the fifth most frequently sued physician, averaging one claim every 2½ years 1 (Fig. 4-1). Prevent…
2. The Artistry of Plastic Surgery
10.1055/b-0038-163126 2. The Artistry of Plastic SurgerySumeet Sorel Teotia, Mark B. Constantian Nature’s paradigm for survival relies to a great extent on the concept of beauty. Ultimately, evolution requires successful…
1. The Aesthetic Surgery Patient
10.1055/b-0038-163125 1. The Aesthetic Surgery PatientAdam H. Hamawy, Foad Nahai Senior Author Tip: Cosmetic surgery is elective and rarely addresses medical conditions, but it restores or improves physical features that…
