Toxins and Fillers in Facial Rejuvenation

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Steven Fagien, M.D. Boca Raton, Fla.

acial aesthetics and rejuvenation are evolving calcium hydroxylapatite, and polymethylmeth- rapidly in an environment of developing acrylate filler products. It is critical to under- Fproducts, procedures, and patient demo- stand the unique profile of each filler product graphics. Clinicians benefit from ongoing guid- in order to provide patients with best results. ance on products, tailoring treatments to individual Commentary on new products, updates to ex- patients, treating multiple facial areas, and using isting products, and advanced techniques in ap- combinations of products and ways to optimize out- plying them round out the video discussion. comes. In his discussion of the first article,1 Dr. Fagien offers insight on how to combine in-depth REFERENCES knowledge of facial aging, anatomy, product knowl- 1. Carruthers JDA, Glogau RG, Blitzer A, and the Facial Aes- edge, and delivery techniques in order to obtain thetics Consensus Group Faculty. Advances in facial reju- optimal aesthetic outcomes and duration of the aes- venation: Botulinum toxin type A, hyaluronic acid dermal thetic effects for cosmetic procedures. fillers, and combination therapies—Consensus recommen- In his review and update of the second dations. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008;121(Suppl 5S):5S–30S. 2 2. Graivier MH, Basss LS, Busso M, Jasin ME, Narins RS, Tzikas article, Dr. Fagien combines his own clinical TL. Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) for correction of the experience with up-to-date studies to discuss mid- and lower face: Consensus recommendations. Plast Re- collagen, hyaluronic acid, poly-L-lactic acid, constr Surg. 2007;120(Suppl 6S):55S–66S.

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