Cosmetic Injection Techniques: A Text and Video Guide to Neurotoxins and Fillers, Second Edition by Theda Kontis and Victor Lacombe – This revised and updated edition from renowned facial plastic surgeons builds on the success of the first, providing an essential guide to state-of-the-art cosmetic injection approaches. It is designed to enhance the skills of beginner injectors and train veterans in the art of facial fillers and muscle-relaxing injections.
Key Highlights of the Second Edition:
Comprehensive Content: Covers the latest in non-surgical facial enhancements, focusing on improving minor facial irregularities and asymmetries with modern injection procedures.
Structured Format: Divided into six sections and four appendices, beginning with patient consultation and concluding with new techniques like fat-dissolving using Kybella.
New Chapters and Techniques: Includes new information on choosing the right filler, fine lines, skin boosters, the de Maio technique, the mandibular angle, poly-l-lactic acid for the décolleté, and gender-specific injections.
Consistent, Reader-Friendly Format: Each chapter offers concise paragraphs covering indications, injection techniques, anatomical considerations, precautions, risks, pearls, and additional reading, supplemented with illustrations or photos.
Diverse Techniques: Reflects varied North American techniques from East Coast to West Coast.
Illustrations and Videos: Features precise, full-color illustrations by Sarah Faris and 75 video clips narrated by Dr. Kontis, offering detailed guidance on procedures.
Neurotoxin Injections: Detailed section on the use of neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport, with new chapters on neurotoxins for the décolleté and sweating forehead.
Facial Augmentation Techniques: Describes a full spectrum of techniques using hyaluronic acid fillers, hyaluronidase, Sculptra, Radiesse, BellaFill, and others.
Guide by Difficulty: Appendix A categorizes chapters by difficulty level, helping injectors progress safely to more advanced techniques.
This manual is an indispensable quick-reference guide for plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, nurse injectors, and physician assistants/nurse practitioners looking to refine their injection techniques in aesthetic medicine.
