The Male Patient in Aesthetic Medicine (eBook)

Foreword (I) 5
Foreword (II) 6
Preface 8
Acknowledgments 9
Contents 10
Contributors 16
Abbreviations 17
Facial Aesthetics in Male Patients 19
1.1 Introduction 19
1.2 Facial Landmarks 19
1.3 Golden Proportion 22
1.4 The Facial Aesthetic Units 22
1.5 Men and Women 24
1.6 Ageing 28
1.7 A New Trend? 31
1.8 The Goal of Cosmetic Procedures in Male Patients 35
References 36
The Ageing Process in Men 37
2.1 The Genetic and Environmental Ageing Process in Men 37
2.2 Intrinsic Ageing 37
2.3 Extrinsic Ageing 39
2.4 Classification of Ageing and Wrinkles 46
2.5 Prevention of Ageing 46
Appendix 53
References 53
Patient Selection 57
3.1 Introduction 57
3.2 The Male Cosmetic Business 58
3.3 Adolescents and Cosmetic Procedures 59
3.4 The Male Adult 60
3.5 Men or Women? 61
3.6 The Metrosexual Man and the Adonis Complex 62
3.7 Western vs. Non-Western Men 63
3.8 Men and Hair Loss 63
3.9 Male Satisfaction with Cosmetic Procedures 64
3.10 Body Dysmorphic Disorder 65
3.11 Marketing for Male Patients 66
3.12 The Other Side of the Media 66
References 67
Common Skin Problems 69
4.1 Dry Skin 69
4.2 Oily Skin 69
4.3 Acneic Skin/Acne 70
4.4 Scarred Skin 72
4.5 Sweaty Skin (Hyperhidrosis) 74
References 77
Common Hair Problems: Dandruff and Androgenetic Alopecia 79
5.1 Dandruff 79
5.2 Androgenetic Alopecia 83
References 87
Chemical Peeling 90
6.1 Introduction 90
6.2 Indications for Chemical Peels 91
6.3 Classifications of Chemical Peels 93
6.4 Superficial Peels 93
6.5 Medium-Depth Peels 96
6.6 Deep Peels 96
6.7 Interaction of the Chemical Agent and the Skin 97
6.8 Skin Pretreatment 98
6.9 General Rules and Technique 99
6.10 Wound Healing 105
6.11 Complications 106
References 111
Lasers 113
7.1 Introduction 113
7.2 Lasers 113
7.3 Fractional Technology 121
7.4 Radiofrequency and Light 123
7.5 Acne and Scars Treatment 124
7.6 Vessels Removal 126
7.7 Pigment Removal 127
7.8 Tattoo Removal 129
7.9 Hair Removal 136
7.10 Laser Lipoplasty 139
References 140
Botulinum Toxin in Men 142
8.1 Dilution of the Two Main Products 142
8.2 Estimating the Right Dosage 142
8.3 Treatment Recommendation 144
References 162
Fillers 163
9.1 Introduction 163
9.2 The Role of Injectable Fillers 164
9.3 Hyaluronic Acid 164
9.4 Collagen 166
9.5 Calcium Hydroxylapatite 168
9.6 Polymethylmetacrylate 169
9.7 Poly-l-Lactic Acid 171
9.8 Anesthesia for Injectable Fillers 172
9.9 Forehead and Glabella 173
9.10 Eyebrow 174
9.11 Adverse Reactions 187
References 188
Combination Therapy 189
10.1 Ageing Signs 189
10.2 BoNT-A and Fillers 191
10.3 BoNT-A and Resurfacing 199
10.4 BoNT-A and Sub-Ablative Systems 202
10.5 BoNT-A and Chemical Peeling 204
10.6 Fillers 207
10.7 Fillers and Chemical Peels 209
10.8 Fillers and Light Systems 210
10.9 Fillers and Mini- and Microlifts 212
10.10 Ablative Lasers and Minilifting 214
References 217
The Male Microlift and Surgery in Male Patients 218
11.1 Introduction 218
11.2 The Male Microlift 219
11.3 Lipoplasty in Male Patients 223
11.4 Eyebrow Lifting 228
11.5 Eye Surgery 230
11.6 Face Lifting 233
11.7 Other Alternatives 239
11.8 Percutaneously Placed Suspension Sutures 239
References 240
Complications: How to Avoid and Treat Undesired Results 243
12.1 Undesirable Result 243
12.2 Avoidance of the Undesirable Result 244
12.3 Adverse Event 244
12.4 The Doctor as a Risk Factor 246
12.5 Dealing with Undesirable or Adverse Events 246
References 248
Index 249