The Definitive guide to Cutting-edge Facial Injection Techniques—from Leading experts.

The number of nonsurgical facial enhancements has continued to skyrocket since the publi cation of the first edition of this bestselling textbook. Due to the growing demand for facial fillers, many physicians, nurses, and physician assistants now perform these procedures.

Cosmetic Injection Techniques: A Text and Video Guide to Neurotoxins and Fillers, Third Edition by renowned facial plastic surgeons Theda C. Kontis and Victor G. Lacombe features new fillers and techniques that have been introduced since the publication of the acclaimed 2018 second edition.

This book is designed to augment the knowledge of beginner injectors and train experienced injectors on how to perform “finesse” injections. It encompasses 81 consistently formatted, reader-friendly chapters organized by eight sections, followed by six appendices. In each chapter, succinct paragraphs cover indications, anatomic considerations, injection techniques, precautions, postinjection instructions, risks, pearls, and additional reading. To accommodate various skill levels, the six appendices detail every injection technique in terms of difficulty for the trainer, risks involved, informed consent form for various techniques.

Key Features

• New topics include advanced techniques in facial sculpting with fillers and fat-dissolving agents, a dozen new fillers and neurotoxins, and a step-by-step guide on incorporating PRP/PRF into practice

• Diagrams and detailed full-color illustrations increase understanding of important anatomy

• Injection techniques demonstrated in 81, all-new professional videos optimize learning.

This updated edition is a must-have resource for plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, derma tologists, nurse injectors, and physician assistant/nurse practitioner injectors who wish to increase their knowledge of injection approaches, refine their skills, and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

About the Author :

Theda C. Kontis, MD, FACS, is Associate Professor, The Johns Hopkins University Hospital, and a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Facial Plastic Surgicenter, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Victor G. Lacombe, MD, is a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Santa Rosa, California, USA.

This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

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