Episode 23: Neurotoxins for Facial Rejuvenation

08/03/21 • 5 min

A rapid review of neurotoxins for facial rejuvenation for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

Botulinum toxin pharmacology
Evaluation and management of the facial rejuvenation patient seeking neurotoxin injections

Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to [email protected]

References:

Sundaram H, Signorini M, Liew S, et al. Global Aesthetics Consensus: Botulinum Toxin Type A--Evidence-Based Review, Emerging Concepts, and Consensus Recommendations for Aesthetic Use, Including Updates on Complications. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;137(3):518e-529e.
Noland ME, Lalonde DH, Yee GJ, Rohrich RJ. Current Uses of Botulinum Neurotoxins in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;138(3):519e-530e.
Walker TJ, Dayan SH. Comparison and overview of currently available neurotoxins. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(2):31-39.

A rapid review of neurotoxins for facial rejuvenation for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

Botulinum toxin pharmacology
Evaluation and management of the facial rejuvenation patient seeking neurotoxin injections

Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to [email protected]

References:

Sundaram H, Signorini M, Liew S, et al. Global Aesthetics Consensus: Botulinum Toxin Type A--Evidence-Based Review, Emerging Concepts, and Consensus Recommendations for Aesthetic Use, Including Updates on Complications. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;137(3):518e-529e.
Noland ME, Lalonde DH, Yee GJ, Rohrich RJ. Current Uses of Botulinum Neurotoxins in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;138(3):519e-530e.
Walker TJ, Dayan SH. Comparison and overview of currently available neurotoxins. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(2):31-39.

A rapid review of gender-affirming mastectomy for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to [email protected]

References:

Safa B, Lin WC, Salim AM, Deschamps-Braly JC, Poh MM. Current Concepts in Masculinizing Gender Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019;143(4):857e-871e.
Salibian AA, Axelrod DM, Smith JA, Fischer BA, Agarwal C, Bluebond-Langner R. Oncologic Considerations for Safe Gender-Affirming Mastectomy: Preoperative Imaging, Pathologic Evaluation, Counseling, and Long-Term Screening. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(2):213e-221e.
Hontscharuk R, Alba B, Manno C, et al. Perioperative Transgender Hormone Management: Avoiding Venous Thromboembolism and Other Complications. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(4):1008-1017.

A rapid review of posterior trunk reconstruction for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

Feedback is always appreciated. Comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections can be sent to [email protected]

References:

Mathes DW, Thornton JF, Rohrich RJ. Management of posterior trunk defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;118(3):73e-83e.
Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA, Bullocks J. Chest reconstruction: II. Regional reconstruction of chest wall wounds that do not affect respiratory function (axilla, posterolateral chest, and posterior trunk). Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;124(6):427e-435e.
Mericli AF, Mirzabeigi MN, Moore JH, Jr., Fox JWt, Copit SE, Tuma GA. Reconstruction of complex posterior cervical spine wounds using the paraspinous muscle flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011;128(1):148-153.Garvey PB, Rhines LD, Dong W, Chang DW.
Immediate soft-tissue reconstruction for complex defects of the spine following surgery for spinal neoplasms. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;125(5):1460-1466.