Main description:

This book provides a practically applicable guide to facial aesthetics, non-surgical treatment and enhancement in patients of Asian descent. The available evidence base for the use of a range of available techniques when treating an Asian patient is presented and relevant aspects of facial analysis, treatment planning and provision are covered. Detailed instruction is given on how to use cutting edge techniques enabling the reader to develop a thorough understanding of how to proficiently perform these approaches in their clinical practice.

Non-Surgical Rejuvenation of Asian Faces systematically reviews the evidence base for and details how to use the latest available non-surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation in this group of patients. It is a valuable resource for aesthetic medicine professionals and trainees alike seeking a reference on the topic.

Contents:

Aesthetic Medicine in Asia.- An introduction to the field and demand for aesthetic medicine in Asia, in particular China.- Past, Current trends, Future.- Concept of facial beauty.- Ideals of beauty in Asia and China.- Influence of facial physiognomy.- Facial assessment.- What is facial analysis?.- General assessment.- Medical, dental, social history and cosmetic history.- Lighting for examination.- Natural head position.- Analysis.- Frontal.- Lateral.- Vertical dimension.- Transverse dimension.- Craniofacial soft tissue landmarks.- Subunit analysis.- Clinical photography.- Background.- Lighting.- Patient position.- Standardization.- 3D imaging.- Consent.- Asian facial features.- Skeletal structure.- Soft tissues.- Facial sexual dimorphism.- Asian and Western.- Treatment indications, landmarks.- Upper face.- Midface.- Lower face.- Facial contouring: Shape and Proportions in Asians.- Young patients.- Aged patients.- Popular Non-surgical Facial rejuvenation techniques in Asia.- The Yes-Pyramid Approach.- The MTV Approach.- The Butterfly Approach.