Soft Tissue Augmentation

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Alastair Carruthers, Jean Carruthers
Elsevier Saunders, 2005 - Medical - 168 pages
Introducing a new title in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series! This breakthrough reference presents up-to-the-minute, practical guidance on both traditional and new fillers used in soft tissue augmentation-edited by the two foremost pioneers in the field, Alastair and Jean Carruthers. Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, this resource focuses on procedural how to's and offers step-by-step guidance on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade. An accompanying DVD shows clips of key techniques so readers can implement the newest procedures into their practice immediately.
  • Covers the hottest topics-including filler aesthetics, injectable collagens, hylans, autologous fat, liquid injectable silicone and combination materials-all in one concise, accessible volume.
  • Provides the "tricks of the trade" of more than 18 practically-minded, technically skilled, hands-on clinicians.
  • Features a wealth of color illustrations and photographs that depict cases as they present in practice.
  • Discusses common pitfalls and emphasizes how to optimize outcomes, enabling readers to improve their technique.
  • Highlights emerging topics in the field, with guidance on the newest developments in cosmetic surgery.
  • Comes with a comprehensive DVD containing video clips of techniques and procedures as well as the experts' hints and tips.

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Contents

Hylans and Soft Tissue Augmentation
33
Augmentation with Autologous Fat
55
Liquid Injectable Silicone
77
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