Patient Guide to Cosmetic Facial Procedures
Introduction 1
Anesthesia 3
Non-Surgical Procedures 9
Neuromodulators 11
Facial Fillers 19
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) 27
Chemical Peels 33
Facial Resurfacing 41
Tissue Tightening Devices 47
Surgical Procedures 51
Forehead Lift or Brow Lift 55
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) 63
Midface Lift 69
Facelift (Rhytidectomy) 73
Neck Lift 81
Liposuction 83
Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty) 87
Cheek Augmentation 93
Lip Augmentation 97
Autologous Fat Transfer 101
Nasal Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) 105
Ear Pinning (Otoplasty) 111
Hair Transplant 115
Smoking and Healing 119
Choosing a Physician 121
Choosing a Facility 129
Advertising Pitfalls 133
Additional Information 143
Index 147
Patient Guide to Hair Loss & Hair Restoration
Introduction 1
History of Hair Loss 3
Psychology of Hair Loss 5
Anatomy & Physiology 7
Causes of Hair Loss 11
Testing for Hair Loss 19
Categorizing Alopecia 21
Nutrition 23
Herbal & Alternative Medicine 31
Hair Replacement Systems 39
Low Level Laser Therapy 45
Medications for Hair Loss Treatment 49
Surgical Treatment 55
Hair “Cloning” 71
Smoking and Healing 75
Choosing a Physician 77
Advertising Pitfalls 87
F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) 97
Index 101 |
