title: Cosmetic medicine:  facial resurfacing and injectables.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the most common options available for minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. 2. Identify key elements essential to each treatment option. 3. Know how to avoid and manage complications for these procedures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures continue to increase in popularity. This article is intended to provide a broad and practical overview of common minimally invasive cosmetic techniques available to the plastic surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Houston and Dallas, Texas; Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; and Boca Raton, Fla. From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; The Plastic Surgery Clinic; private practice, aesthetic ocuplastic surgery; and the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
authors.forename: Alexander T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.forename: Jamil
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fagien
authors.forename: Rod J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Rohrich
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002482:Cellulose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008353:Mannitol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: C516180:ArteFill; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; C482305:New-Fill; D019344:Lactic Acid; D008353:Mannitol; D002482:Cellulose; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D003094:Collagen; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A; C542869:abobotulinumtoxinA; C445361:Restylane