Radiofrequency and Ultrasound: Cellulite Reduction
Key Messages • Radiofrequency and ultrasound devices are at the forefront of medical advances in the treatment of cellulite • Radiofrequency generates heat in the tissue, resulting in shrinkage of…
Injectable Fat-reducing Therapies: Fat Reduction
Key Messages • Adipocytolysis refers to the subcutaneous injection of chemicals, such as the detergent sodium deoxycholate, which ablates or lyses rather than shrinks fat cells • Injection lipolysis, otherwise…
Cellulite: Anatomy, Etiology, Treatment Indications
Key Messages • Cellulite is an architectural condition of human adipose tissue • Cellulite is characterized by a padded and nodular appearance of the skin in cellulite-prone areas, such as…
Massage/Mechanical Techniques: Cellulite Reduction
The etiology of cellulite has long been debated and several mechanisms have been proposed. While still controversial, understanding the pathophysiology behind cellulite is key when developing potential therapeutic treatments. This…
Radiofrequency Treatment: Fat Reduction
Key Messages • Radiofrequency (RF) devices are a recent advancement in noninvasive technology designed to reduce the appearance of fat. Often, they are based on the emission of an electromagnetic…
Laser Lipolysis: Fat Reduction
Key Messages • Laser-assisted lipolysis is an effective procedure for localized adipose removal that may also induce simultaneous skin tightening • The mechanism of action of laser-assisted lipolysis includes photo-acoustic,…
Micro-focused Ultrasound: Skin Tightening
Key Messages • Skin laxity is a common sign of photoaging • Skin lifting and tightening are desirable outcomes for a large majority of patients interested in photo-rejuvenation • Noninvasive…
Cryolipolysis: Fat Reduction
Key Messages • Cryolipolysis is a novel approach to noninvasive subcutaneous fat reduction • It is both safe and effective with essentially no post-procedure downtime • Commonly treated areas include…
Ultrasound Treatment: Fat Reduction
Key Messages • The demand for noninvasive body sculpting procedures is on the rise • High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) offers a noninvasive alternative for body contouring • HIFU is…
Radiofrequency Treatment: Skin Tightening
Key Messages • There is a high patient demand for safe and effective ways to decrease redundant or lax skin and smooth irregular body contours • Patients tend to prefer…
