Facial esthetics has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. As the field continues to evolve and patients demand more and more of practitioners, it is clear that both the beginner as well as the advanced practitioner seek convenient, safe, and effective therapies, and this book provides just that. Written in collaboration with international experts from various fields of medicine, including basic scientists, clinician-scientists, experts in laser therapy and photography, as well as plastic surgeons and hair restorative surgeons, this book collectively offers a comprehensive approach to using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in facial esthetics. PRF has been used for decades in regenerative medicine, and slowly it has made its way into the medical esthetic arena, often used in combination with other leading therapies to support minimally invasive esthetic procedures. This book therefore starts at the beginning, first exploring the biology and anatomy of the skin and hair before turning to a discussion of photographic record-keeping and patient consultation. Then follow chapters on the biology of platelet concentrates and microneedling, skin and hair regeneration, lasers, and the use of PRF in plastic surgery. The final chapter looks to the future and considers what else could be possible. If you perform any facial esthetic procedures in your office or want to learn how, this book is a must.
Contents
Chapter 01. Introduction to Facial Esthetics and PRF
Chapter 02. Facial Anatomy and Biology and the Effects of Aging
Chapter 03. Photography in Facial Esthetics
Chapter 04. Consultation for the Facial Esthetic Patient
Chapter 05. Consultation for the Hair Loss Patient
Chapter 06. Use of PRF in Facial Esthetics
Chapter 07. Biology of Microneedling
Chapter 08. Injection Techniques with PRF
Chapter 09. Hair Regeneration with PRF
Chapter 10. Lasers in Facial Esthetics: Biologic Rationale and Clinical Indications
Chapter 11. Future Trends in Esthetic Medicine
Contributors
Erin Anderson • Alan J. Bauman • Ana Cristina • Catherine Davies • Scott Delboccio • Ruth Delli Carpini • Masako Fujioka-Kobayashi • Nichole Kramer • Geir Håvard Kvalheim • Richard J. Miron • Carlos Fernando de Almeida Barros Mourão • Alireza Panahpor • Ana Paz • Walter Rozen • Harvey Shiffman • Miguel Stanley • Delia Tuttle • Yufeng Zhang
