Rebecca Small MD FAAFP

Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures is one of four books in the new Cosmetic Procedures series. This series offers guidance to primary care practitioners who wish to expand their practice to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Whether the physician is just getting started or well versed in aesthetic medicine, this series can be used as a routine quick reference for current aesthetic procedures that can be readily incorporated into office practice.

The series will put these cosmetic treatments into the hands of the physician the patient knows and trusts the most, and will bring primary care practitioners increased autonomy, improved patient satisfaction, and added reimbursement. This book provides thoroughly illustrated step-by-step instructions on botulinum toxin injection procedures and advice on managing common issues seen in follow-up visits. Each chapter focuses on a single procedure and reviews all relevant anatomy, including target muscles and their functions and muscles to be avoided. Injection points and the injection Safety Zones are highlighted to help practitioners perform the procedures more effectively and minimize complication risks. Initial chapters cover treatment in the upper third of the face for frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow's feet—procedures suited for practitioners who are getting started with cosmetic botulinum toxin treatments. Subsequent chapters cover more advanced face and neck procedures and treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. Features Include: Full-color design Includes numerous full-color photos Offers step-by-step instructions for each procedure.

This fourth volume in the highly regarded Cosmetic Procedures series provides step-by-step instruction for treating sun-damaged skin and other common aesthetic complaints using laser and light technologies. From equipment and patient selection to combining laser treatments with other cosmetic procedures for enhanced outcomes, this illustrated reference offers valuable procedural guidance regardless of your experience level. A Practical Guide to Laser Procedures delivers information essential for achieving high patient satisfaction and successfully performing cosmetic laser treatments.

Look at all you’ll discover…Quickly gain skill and confidence in the treatment of sun-damaged skin, wrinkles, pigmented and vascular lesions, hair and tattoo removal.Full-color design and illustrations boost understanding of each procedure.Photographs of clinical endpoints clearly show what changes to look for on the skin with laser treatments.Step-by-step instructions guide you through each procedure to rapidly acquire skill.Detailed coverage of relevant anatomy, indications and contraindications, patient selection, procedure preparation, treatment techniques and practical tips, before and after treatment photographs, and areas to be avoided to help improve outcomes and minimize complication risks.Accompanying videos of procedures assist visual learning.

A Practical Guide to Dermal Filler Procedures is the second book in the new Cosmetic Procedures series especially designed for providers who would like to expand their practice to include minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Residents or practitioners new to aesthetics and experienced providers alike can benefit from this series which focuses on current aesthetic treatments that can be readily incorporated into office practice. For the "hands on" providers, these commonly performed cosmetic procedures can make the practice of medicine more rewarding, improve patient satisfaction and increase reimbursement.

This book provides thoroughly illustrated step-by-step instructions on dermal filler treatments and advice on managing common issues seen in follow up visits. Each chapter focuses on a single dermal filler procedure and reviews all relevant anatomy including target regions and areas to avoid. Injection sites are highlighted to help practitioners perform the procedures more effectively and minimize complication risks. The series foreword has be written by world renowned author, John. L. Pfenninger. Access to a companion website, http://solution.lww.com/practicalguidefillersis also included with video clips of every procedure! Look for additional titles in the series:. A Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures. A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels and Skin Care Products.

A Practical Guide to Chemical Peels Microdermabrasion and Topical Products. This third volume in the Cosmetic Procedures series details a broad array of minimally invasive cosmetic skin procedures. Regardless of your experience level with aesthetic medicine, this reference delivers useful facts and procedural guidance readers can apply directly to daily practice. Content features step-by-step instructions for chemical peels and other in-office exfoliation treatments and daily home skin care regimens to treat sun-damaged and prematurely aged skin, acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.

Detailed coverage encompasses the basics of aesthetic medicine, including relevant anatomy, target regions, and areas to be avoided to help improve outcomes and minimize complication risks. Each chapter focuses on a skin care procedure or topical product regimen. Full-color design and illustrations boost understanding of each procedure and aid in retention of essential information. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each procedure to rapidly acquire procedural skill. Convenient companion website includes videos that provide a surgeon’s-eye-view of the procedures. Look at all you’ll discover…. • Detailed coverage encompasses the basics of aesthetic medicine, including relevant anatomy, target regions, and areas to be avoided to help improve outcomes and minimize complication risks. • Well organized chapters focus on a skin care procedure or topical product regimen. • Full-color design and illustrations boost understanding of each procedure and aid in retention of essential information. • Step-by-step instructions guide you through each procedure to rapidly acquire procedural skill. • Convenient companion website includes videos that give you a surgeon’s-eye-view of the procedures. Pick up your copy today!

Small’s Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures, Second Edition, is the highly anticipated revision of the best-selling step-by-step guide to performing minimally invasive botulinum toxin procedures. With over four hundred 5-star reviews online, the First Edition established itself as the go-to resource for providers looking to enhance their practice by performing medical aesthetic procedures. In the Second Edition, insights from Dr. Small’s additional 10 years of clinical practice, research, and teaching create an even more valuable resource, whether you are new to aesthetic medicine or an experienced practitioner.

Small’s Practical Guide provides you with the latest information and techniques, best practices for risk reduction, and expert guidance for optimal results. Up-to-Date Knowledge: Stay informed on the newest products and high-dose toxins, along with new chapters on advanced procedures such as masseter, Nefertiti lift, necklace lines, chest lines, and nasal tip elevation. Learn how to treat multiple areas in one visit for the best effects and how to combine toxin with other medical aesthetic procedures. Illustrated Photographs and Procedural Guidance: Patient photos overlayed with anatomically precise artwork and Safety Zones along with detailed instructions minimize complications and improve results. Enhanced Learning Experience: New instructional videos of Dr. Small demonstrating key techniques refine your skills and move you from classroom to practice faster. Quick Reference Tools: Quick Guides to Dosing for all procedures, Overview Illustrations for injection location and dose for each treatment area, Concise Technique Instruction, as well as Summary Tables for injection volumes save valuable clinic time.  Real-Life Application: Over 20 patient cases and guidance on cultural, generational, and gender preferences provide invaluable insight into treating diverse patient populations. Patient-Centered Approach: Updated comprehensive patient assessment, follow-up care, and complication management strategies to ensure the best procedure experience for your patients—plus discussion on achieving a natural pattern of aging and facial harmony.