9 Laser Resurfacing

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E. Victor Ross Summary Minimally invasive procedures on the face, although safe in general, are subject to complications and side effects. Some of these outcomes are unavoidable and are not…

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8 Deoxycholic Acid

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Aubriana M. McEvoy, Basia Michalski, and Rachel L. Kyllo Summary Deoxycholic acid, an adipocytolic agent, is the first injectable therapy approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to…

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10 Chemical Peels

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Sidney J. Starkman and Devinder S. Mangat Summary Patient selection is critical in enhancing the safety profile of chemical peeling. Proper intraoperative technique and tailored treatment plans to each individual…

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6 Fat Transfers

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Stephen E. Metzinger and Rebecca C. Metzinger Summary As with all cosmetic procedures, autologous fat grafting (AFG) or transfer (AFT) carries risks along with benefits. The benefits are well established…

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5 Fillers

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Helen M. Moses, Louis M. DeJoseph, and Nikunj Rana Summary The use of cosmetic injectable fillers has become ever more prevalent. The physician’s ability to safely produce consistent results relies…

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Section I Complications Prevention Essentials

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Kaete A. Archer Summary Facial anatomy is highly complex and intricate. A strong knowledge of facial anatomy is the foundation for performing facial plastic surgery. This in-depth knowledge and understanding…

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Section I Complications Prevention Essentials

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Seden Akdagli, Dennis P. Dimaculangan, George Ferzli, and Sydney C. Butts Summary A variety of anesthetic techniques are used for facial plastic procedures. Laser treatment of facial lesions is a…

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Section I Complications Prevention Essentials

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Eric T. Carniol Summary The preoperative stage of a surgeon-patient relationship is important in order to assess physical and psychological candidacy for a procedure and establish realistic expectations. Surgeons must…

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