Botulinum Toxin for Asians

This book, containing more than 400 photos and illustrations, provides practical guidelines for the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) in Asians. The differences in BTA treatment of Asians and Caucasians concerning applicable dose, injection methods, anatomic significance, and indications are clearly described. It explains how the optimal dose and injection sites for treating wrinkles differ from the guidelines advocated in North America and Europe. Detailed consideration is given to the rapidly expanding role of BTA treatment in facial and body contouring based on leveraging the mechanism of disuse muscle atrophy. Particularly relevant in Asians include the treatment of hypertrophy of the masseter and temporalis muscles and calf muscle reduction. Further chapters are devoted to using BTA in treating hyperhidrosis and the intradermal injection of BTA. The book will be an excellent resource for all dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic Physicians, and other clinicians who employ BTA in Asian patients.