This book concisely summarizes the use of Botulinum neurotoxin in facial rejuvenation. It details relevant aspects of the physiology, pharmacology, safety profile and anatomy of the toxin. Chapters breakdown critical aspects related to the clinical assessment and aesthetic administration of this neurotoxin along with insightful information on its regulation.

Botulinum Toxin in Clinical Practice provides a practically focused introductory text to the cosmetic applications of this neurotoxin in aesthetic dermatology, making it an ideal resource for the trainee practitioner seeking a concise summary of the topic.

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Miles G. Berry is a multiple award winner in both clinical and academic fields. With over a decade of pure aesthetic surgery atop 20 years of wide-ranging surgical experience since qualifying from University College London in 1991, he has established himself as one of the field leaders in a broad remit of aesthetic surgery. His practice, Cosmetic Surgery Partners, has won a number of awards for clinical excellence based on patient feedback and independent evaluation.

Miles' academic expertise has twice been recognised with JPRAS' annual Best Paper award. He gained a Master of Surgery, and a patent, for original research into breast cancer at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He has travelled widely to learn and perfect cutting-edge techniques in both Sydney, Australia and Paris. The latter saw him invited to extend his stay to almost two years at the world-famous Institut Curie, where he co-authored the textbook Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Breast Cancer.

His formal teaching experience includes an Anatomy Demonstratorship, a Lecturership in Surgery at St Bartholomew's and for the past 5 years a trainer for the UK's longest-established non-surgical training provider.

Inhalt
Foreword.- Introduction.- A brief history of Botulinum neurotoxins.- Biophysiology: what is it?.- Pharmacology: how does it work?.- Anatomical considerations.- facial musculature.- Frontalis.- Corrugator.- Procerus.- Orbicularis.- Aging and the basis of muscular relaxationSome basic concepts of beauty and youth.- Clinical assessment.- Consultation: history and examination.- Photography and Consent.- Practical tips.- Aesthetic administration.- Product selection, reconstitution and storage.- Technique and product placement .- Common treatment areas.- Glabellar complex.- Forehead.- Crow's feet.- Post-injection advice.- Safety, side effects and complications.- Medical uses of Botulinum neurotoxins.- Opthalmology.- Neurology.- Gastroenterology .- Urology .- Dental.- Psychiatry.- The patients' page.- Education, training and regulation.- Glossary.- Further reading.- Index.