Botulinum Toxins in Clinical Aesthetic Practice 3E

Dr. Anthony V. Benedetto, DO, FACP, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He currently practices cosmetic dermatologic surgery and Mohs surgery at the Dermatologic SurgiCenter in Philadelphia and Drexel Hill.

"The book is well illustrated with colour photographs and detailed anatomical diagrams, which are helpfully repeated on many pages … its coverage of most of the common uses of botulinum toxin, will make this book a useful asset to those who inject." PMFA News"a useful reference text for any dermatologist using botulinum toxin." Australasian Journal of Dermatology"This is the most complete, exhaustive discussion of botulinum toxin that I have seen. It is not dry by any means; it is written in an informative but lively manner and is actually fun to read. The photos and diagrams are extremely helpful. After reading this book, any clinician would feel adequately informed to treat patients with botulinum toxin." Doody’s Review Service

• Preface. Prologue. Botulinum toxin and its development in clinical medicine. Botulinum neurotoxins: Pharmacology, immunology, and current developments. Pharmacology and immunology of non-complexed botulinum neurotoxin. Topical botulinum toxin. The different botulinum toxins and their clinical uses in the West. The different botulinum toxins from around the world available for clinical use. Botulinum toxin used in conjunction with other injectables and devices for cosmetic purposes. Beyond the obvious: Beauty optimization with botulinum toxin. Botulinum neurotoxin in the management of focal hyperhidrosis. Botulinum neuromodulator type A (BoNT-A) treatment for depression, Raynaud’s and other novel dermatologic therapeutic applications. Medicolegal considerations of cosmetic treatment with botulinum toxin injections. Comparison of different consensus reports of botulinum neurotoxin dosing in different Western countries. Functional facial anatomy, proportions of beauty, and neuromodulation. Cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin A in the upper face. Cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin A in the mid face. Cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin A in the lower face, neck, and upper chest. The use of botulinum toxin for the breast. Aesthetic use of botulinum toxin in Asians. Muscles of facial expression. The preparation, handling, storage, and mode of injection of OnabotulinumtoxinA. Patient treatment record. Informed consent for the treatment of facial and body wrinkles with BoNTA. Side effects and contraindications to BoNTA injections.