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Advances in Cosmetic Dermatology, an Issue of Dermatologic Clinics, E-Book

Advances in Cosmetic Dermatology, an Issue of Dermatologic Clinics, E-Book

Neil S. Sadick | Nils Krueger

(2014)

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Abstract

As baby boomers continue to age, demand for cosmetic procedures continues to rise. New techniques and products are constantly entering the growing market of cosmetic procedures, particularly lasers and fillers. Advances in the use of lasers, fillers, and botox are allowing dermatologist to better refine and customize treatments based on each patient’s cosmetic needs. This issue of ther Dermatology Clinics covers all of the latest information on cosmetic dermatology, including articles on fillers, lasers and cosmeceuticals.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Advances in CosmeticDermatology i
Copyright\r ii
Contributors iii
Contents v
Dermatologic Clinics\r viii
Erratum ix
Cosmetic Dermatology xi
Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Cosmetics 1
Key points 1
Introduction 1
Epidemiology 2
Evaluation 2
Face 2
Eyelids 3
Neck 3
Hands 3
Scalp 4
Anogenital 4
Common allergens 4
Preservatives 4
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: Quaternium-15, Imidazolidinyl urea, Diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin 4
Fragrances and Myroxylon Pereirae 5
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 6
PPD 6
Glyceryl Monothioglycolate 6
TSFR 6
Gallates 6
Patch Testing 6
Management 7
Summary 8
References 8
Next Generation Cosmeceuticals 13
Key points 13
Introduction 13
Peptides 14
Signal Peptides 14
Enzyme-Inhibiting Peptides 15
Carrier Peptides 16
Potency and Adverse Effects 16
Growth factors and cytokines 16
Potency and Adverse Effects 17
Stem cells 17
Potency and Adverse Effects 19
Summary 19
References 19
Aesthetic Uses of the Botulinum Toxin 23
Key points 23
Background 23
History of BoNT 23
Structure and mechanism of action 24
Noninterchangeability of different formulations 25
Immunogenicity 26
Contraindications and adverse events 26
Handling and storage 26
Onset and duration 27
Conversion ratios 27
Diffusion 28
Cosmetic uses 28
Glabellar Lines 28
Chemical Browlift 29
Forehead Wrinkles 29
Periorbital Lines 30
Bunny Lines 30
Gummy Smile 30
Perioral Lines 31
Dimpled Chin 31
Marionette Lines 31
Masseter 32
Platysmal Bands 32
Indications in medical dermatology 32
On the horizon 32
Summary 33
References 33
Filler Placement and the Fat Compartments 37
Key points 37
Introduction 37
Facial fat compartments 37
Upper face 38
Midface 39
Lower face 46
Summary 49
References 49
A Modern Approach to the Treatment of Cellulite 51
Key points 51
Introduction 51
Cellulite anatomy and grading 51
Grading 52
Baseline photography 53
Pharmacologic treatment options 54
Methylxanthines 54
Retinoids 54
Nonpharmacologic treatment options 54
Surgical treatment options 55
Treatment resistance/complications 57
Evaluation of outcome and long-term recommendations 58
Summary 58
References 58
Future Directions in Cutaneous Laser Surgery 61
Key points 61
Introduction 61
New wavelengths, new targets 62
Wavelength 1720 nm and Sebaceous Glands 62
New wavelengths, old targets 63
Wavelength 1210 nm 63
1565-nm Erbium-Doped Laser 63
1940-nm Nonablative Fractionated Laser 64
Enhanced drug delivery 64
New targets, old wavelengths 65
Eccrine and Apocrine Glands 65
Optical Nanomaterials 65
New applications 65
Diagnosis of Skin Cancer 65
New properties 66
Picosecond 66
Home devices 66
Summary 67
References 67
Ultrasound Skin Tightening 71
Key points 71
Introduction 71
Device properties/technology 72
Ulthera Device 72
Mechanism 73
Indications/applications 73
Patient selection 74
Technique/treatment protocol 75
General 75
Pain 75
Safety 76
Summary 76
References 76
Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology 79
Key points 79
Introduction 79
Methods of RF delivery 80
Monopolar 80
Bipolar 81
Unipolar 81
Monopolar devices 81
Thermage or ThermaCool 81
EXILIS Elite Device 84
Bipolar devices 87
Aluma 87
eMatrix 88
Unipolar devices 89
The Accent (Alma Lasers, Inc, Ft Lauderdale, FL) 89
Multipolar noncontact RF device 89
Vanquish (BTL Aesthetics, Prague, Czech Republic) 89
Summary 89
References 90
New Tattoo Approaches in Dermatology 91
Key points 91
Introduction 91
Tattoo removal 92
Ablative tattoo removal 92
Nonablative tattoo removal 92
Quality-switched lasers 92
New advancements in laser-assisted tattoo removal 93
Multipass treatment 93
Dermal scatter reduction 93
Imiquimod 94
Picosecond lasers 94
Microencapsulated tattoo ink 94
Summary 95
References 95
Robotic Hair Restoration 97
Key points 97
Introduction 97
The robotic system 99
The robotic procedure 100
Medical and Surgical History 100
Preoperative Photographs and Marking 100
Anesthetic 100
Robotic Technique 101
Recipient Site 102
Postoperative 103
Advantages 103
Disadvantages 103
Adverse reactions and complications 105
Buried Grafts 105
Transection 105
Thinning of the Donor Area Hair 105
Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation 105
Folliculitis 105
Discussion 105
References 106
Index 109