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.

978-0-86715-957-8; 9780867159578

248 pp; 380 illus

Contents:
1. Introduction to Facial Esthetics and PRF
Richard J. Miron, Catherine Davies
2. Facial Anatomy and Biology and the Effects of Aging
Catherine Davies, Carlos Fernando de Almeida Barros Mourão, Richard J. Miron
3. Photography in Facial Esthetics
Richard J. Miron, Walter Rozen, Catherine Davies
4. Consultation for the Facial Esthetic Patient
Richard J. Miron, Catherine Davies
5. Consultation for the Hair Loss Patient
Catherine Davies, Alan J. Bauman, Richard J. Miron
6. Use of PRF in Facial Esthetics
Richard J. Miron, Yufeng Zhang, Ana Paz, Carlos Fernando de Almeida Barros Mourão, Catherine Davies
7. Biology of Microneedling
Erin Anderson, Nichole Kramer, Richard J. Miron, Ana Paz, Catherine Davies
8. Injection Techniques with PRF
Catherine Davies, Ana Paz, Alireza Panahpor, Ana Cristina, Richard J. Miron
9. Hair Regeneration with PRF
Catherine Davies
10. Lasers in Facial Esthetics: Biologic Rationale and Clinical Indications
Ana Paz, Harvey Shiffman, Miguel Stanley, Catherine Davies, Richard J. Miron
11. Future Trends in Esthetic Medicine
Carlos Fernando de Almeida Barros Mourão, Delia Tuttle, Ruth Deli Carpini, Richard J. Miron, Catherine Davies