BOTULINUM TOXINS: COSMETIC AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

1 History of Botulinum Toxin for Medical and Aesthetic Use 1
2 Anatomy and Aesthetic Principles 13
3 Botulinum Toxin: From Molecule to Medicine 37
4 Myobloc 53
5 Abobotulinumtoxin: Development and Aesthetic Usage 65
6 IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin®/Bocouture®) 79
7 Future Injectable Toxins 97
8 Reconstitution, Dilution, Di?usion, and Migration of Botulinum Toxin 109
9 Patient Selection 121
10 Treatment of the Glabella 133
11 Treatment of the Forehead 147
12 Treatment of the Periocular area – Crows Feet, Brow, and Bunny Lines
13 Contouring of the Lower Face and of the Lower Leg and Calf 177
14 Treatment of the Perioral Area 191
15 Neck Rejuvenation 199
16 Correction of Facial Asymmetry 213
17 Complications and Di?usion 221
18 Combination Therapy of Botulinum Toxin with other Nonsurgical Procedures 233
19 Peri-Procedure Botulinum Toxin for Skin Cancer Patients and Scars 253
20 Achieving a Natural Look 263
21 Special Considerations in Darker Skin 275
22 Axillary Hyperhidrosis 285
23 Primary Focal Palm, Sole, Craniofacial, and Compensatory Hyperhidrosis 299
24 Topical Botulinum Toxin 317
25 Exciting New Uses of Botulinum Toxin Type A: Dermatology/Dermatologic Surgery and Beyond 329
26 Modulating A?ect and Mood with Botulinum Toxin Injections: Psychosocial Implications of Neuromodulators 345
27 OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®) in Dermatology 357

Botulinum Toxins: Cosmetic and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive and in-depth review of the use of botulinum toxin for aesthetic procedures and medical applications as a stand-alone treatment and as part of combination therapy.
Now a mainstay of cosmetic dermatologic practice, the range of available toxins and their varied applications has grown considerably in recent years requiring the practitioner to carefully consider what approach best suits the needs of their patient. This new book, written by international expert authors, provides guidance to help you refine your technique, add new procedures to your practice, and provide optimal results.
This book:
• Offers guidance on best-practice approaches with botulinum toxin, helping create cutting edge, tailored treatment plans for each patient
• Benefits from a wealth of color images, procedural videos, and expert tips and tricks
• Takes a region oriented approach, providing guidance on treatment of the; glabella, forehead, periocular and perioral areas, and contouring of the lower face and lower leg and calf, and neck rejuvenation
• Contains a thorough review of non-cosmetic treatments such as correction of facial asymmetry, and treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis, plus palm, sole, and craniofacial hyperhidrosis
• Covers exciting new topics, such as future injectables, topical botulinum toxin, and facial contouring including treatment for benign masseter hypertrophy
• Discusses combination therapy of botulinum toxin with other non-surgical procedures such as hyaluronic acid (HA) or filler substances, light and laser sources, and other energy-based therapies
• Includes considerations for darker skin types
Offer your patients the best care, stay on top of cutting edge techniques, and avoid pitfalls with coverage of practical tips and real cases. Botulinum Toxins in Dermatology: Cosmetic and Clinical Applications provides best-practice guidance on the contemporary use of botulinum toxin in isolation and in combination.

Author Information
• Joel L. Cohen MD, Director, AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery (Greenwood Village and Lone Tree, Colorado); Associate Clinical Professor, University of Colorado Department of Dermatology, CO, USA, and; Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California Irvine Department of Dermatology, CA, USA
• David M. Ozog MD, Chair, Department of Dermatology, C.S. Livingood Chair of Dermatology, and Director of Cosmetic Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital; Assistant Professor, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
• Dennis A. Porto MD, (Video Editor), Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA