Soft Tissue Augmentation

1 Introduction 2 Fillers: Paradigm Shifts Produce New Challenges 3 Facial Attractiveness and the Central Role of Volume

NONPERMANENT FILLERS

4 NASHA Family 5 Juvéderm Family 6 Belotero and Teosyal 7 Radiesse and Radiesse with Lidocaine 8 Poly-l-Lactic Acid 9 Emervel Family 10 Safe Fat Transplantation

PERMANENT FILLERS

11 Introduction to Permanent Fillers: Pros and Cons 12 Liquid Injectable Silicone 13 Bellafill

VOLUMIZING LOCATIONS

14 Forehead Reflation 15 Temple Reflation 16 Three-Dimensional Reflation of the Glabella and Adjacent Forehead 17 Volumetric Treatment of the Brows 18 Infraorbital Hollow and Nasojugal Fold 19 Midface 20 Nose 21 Perioral and Mandibular Filling: Framing the Lips 22 Lip Augmentation 23 Soft Tissue Augmentation of the Hands 24 Neck and Chest 25 Buttocks 26 Earlobe Rejuvenation 27 Tower Technique of Filler Injection 28 Vascular Compromise

COMPLICATIONS

29 Complications of Temporary Fillers 30 Complications of Permanent Fillers 31 Reversers 32 Combinations 33 Legal Aspects of Soft Tissue Filler Treatments 34 Pretreatment and Posttreatment Photography

Dr. Alastair Carruthers is a Cosmetic Dermatologic surgeon, and Clinical Professor of Dermatology with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). During his 20 years of practice, Dr. Carruthers has made several major contributions to the field of dermatology. Foremost among these was the use of the BOTOX® procedure in cosmetic applications, a discovery he made with his wife, Dr. Jean Carruthers, in 1987. Since this time, they have been at the forefront of BOTOX® research, development and education, publishing numerous articles using their data. Dr. Carruthers has also made significant advances in the area of Tissue Augmentation. These materials, both temporary and permanent, are used to lift and support the structures beneath the skin. In 1998 Dr. Carruthers was the first dermatologist in North America to begin injecting Artecoll. Dr. Carruthers has over 100 published articles to his credit and has also contributed extensively to studies about the relationship between skin cancer and sun exposure. Dr. Jean Carruthers is a Cosmetic Surgeon and a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Dr. Carruthers has lectured worldwide on a variety of subjects pertaining to cosmetic ophthalmology, including the cosmetic use of the BOTOX® procedure, which she co-founded with her husband, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, in 1987. Since this time, they have remained at the forefront of BOTOX® research, development and education, publishing numerous articles using their data. Dr. Carruthers has published more than eighty peer reviewed scientific articles and twenty-eight scientific book chapters on a variety of topics, including the use of botulinum toxin and soft tissue augmenting agents, aesthetic lasers and cosmetic laser blepharoplasty. She is an International Editor for such publications as Dermatologic Surgery, the Journal of Cosmetic Laser Surgery and the American Journal of Cosmetic

"This is definitely one of the more complete references on soft tissue augmentation. They discuss relevant anatomy, precautions to consider, and how to treat complications that may arise."

-Patricia Wong, MD (Stanford University Medical Center) Doody's Score: 93- 4 Stars