cosmetic Flashcards
what is tip defining points?
supratip break, infratip break, domes of lower lateral cartilages.
what is supratip break
junction caudal edge of lower lats and dorsal septum.
what is websters triangle?
caudal aspect of maxillary frontal process.
what is the lethal dose of botox?
2500-300 units
what is botox approved for
forehead lines, crows feet and glabeller lines.
contraindications for botox/
Myesthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, allergy to albumin.
what medication could help with ptosis of the eye lid.
apraclonidine-activates mueller muscle.
what is xxeropthalmia?
dry eye from inhibition of lacrimal gland. use ye drops/
who cant have hyaluronidase?
bee sting allergy
Filler injections complications/
Tyndall effect, blindness, herpes simplex infection, foreign body granuloma.
Tyndall effect
blue hughing of the skin due to filler being superficial.
How would you treat filler necrosis?
-immediate reversal with hyuronidase
-nitro paste.
asprin 325 daily
abx
hbo
how do you dilute the botox.
100 unit vial diluted into 2.5 mls saline gives 4 units per .1 ml.
what is your dosage of botox
20 in glabeller, 20 in frontal 12 crows feet.