Maria Claudia Almeida Issa - Botulinum Toxins, Fillers and Related Substances

The series Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology intends to be a practical guide in cosmetic dermatology. Procedures in cosmetic dermatology are very popular and useful in medicine, indicated to complement topical and oral treatments not only for photodamaged skin but also for other dermatoses such as acne, rosacea, scars, etc. Also, full-face treatments using peelings, lasers, fillers and toxins are increasingly being used, successfully substituting or postponing the need for plastic surgeries. Altogether, these techniques not only provide immediate results but also help patients to sustain long-term benefits, both preventing/treating dermatological diseases and maintaining a healthy and youthful skin. Throughout this series, different treatments in cosmetic dermatology will be discussed in detail covering the use of many pharmacological groups of cosmeceuticals, the new advances in nutraceuticals and emerging technologies and procedures.

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When I received the invitation from Maria Claudia Almeida Issa (M.D., Ph.D.) and Bhertha Tamura (M.D., Ph.D.) to write one of the chapters of this marvelous book, I was very happy. Later, the mission to write the prologue of this book whose editors, having to their credit numerous publications in the international scientific field of cosmetic dermatology, dignify the Brazilian dermatology left me extremely honored. In this book, some of the leading medical doctors and research scientists from Brazil and a few from other parts of the world present their professional experience in the field of cosmetic dermatology.

Cosmetic dermatology is constantly evolving. Procedures for rejuvenating the skin are actively sought by people nowadays. As dermatology grows as a specialty, an increasing proportion of dermatologists will become proficient in performing different procedures. Even those who do not perform cosmetic procedures must be well versed in the details to be able to guide their patients.

There have been numerous major advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology, including the use of botulinum exotoxin, soft tissue augmentation, chemical peels, cutaneous lasers, and light sourcebased procedures, and the state of the art of dermatologic and cosmetic prescriptions have been developed and enhanced by dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

Botulinum toxin and fillers are routinely used to bring youthful appearance. Over time, a number of indications and different techniques have been developed, promoting even better results. The knowledge of anatomy related to toxin and filler applications is fundamental to achieve good results with safety. This volume covers all these topics and would serve as a good reference for doctors who already handle these procedures and for those who are planning to begin.

The series Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology offers a wonderful and embracing text. It was a pleasure to contribute to this unique book, along with so many renowned authors.

This work project is certainly a text of inestimable value for those who wish to deepen their knowledge in the field of cosmetic dermatology.

Hoping that you will enjoy learning from this book!

Nowadays, life expectation has increased, and for a better quality of life, people are looking for ways to enhance physical beauty and aesthetics and improve health. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons who work in the field of cosmetic dermatology can help patients to maintain a healthy and youthful skin. Topical and oral treatments associated with full-face procedures using peelings, lasers, fillers, and toxins are increasingly being used, successfully substituting or postponing the need for plastic surgeries.

This series of books is very special among those already published, as it encompasses all topics related to this area of dermatology. All authors are experts in the field of cosmetic dermatology. Literature review and its correlation with authors experience is a differential feature of this work.

This work has been divided into four volumes due to the breadth of the topics, which cover skin anatomy, histology, and physiology; patients approaches; common cosmetic dermatosis; topical and oral treatments; and cosmetic procedures.

Among cosmetic procedures, patients recognize botulinum toxin and fillers as those which bring the best satisfaction in short term. In this volume, authors report minutely the use of botulinum toxin, fillers, and collagen biostimulators. They describe the anatomy related to the use of botulinum toxin and fillers, explaining different techniques according to the region to be treated. Indications, contraindications, and management of possible complications are also discussed.