20: Augmentation Mastopexy
Chapter 20 Augmentation Mastopexy The world we have made as a result of the level of thinking we have done thus far creates problems we cannot solve at the same…
6: Implants and Implant–Soft Tissue Dynamics
Chapter 6 Implants and Implant–Soft Tissue Dynamics Implant–soft tissue dynamics impact short- and long-term results in breast augmentation. The more a surgeon understands the complex interactions between the implant device…
2: Ten Essentials
Chapter 2 Ten Essentials Ten Essentials to Optimize Patient Outcomes Proved processes currently enable surgeons to optimize breast augmentation outcomes according to principles of evidence based outcomes analysis.1–11 Using principles…
9: Incision Approaches
Chapter 9 Incision Approaches Four incision approaches are currently used for primary breast augmentation: inframammary, axillary, periareolar, and umbilical (Figure 9-1). This chapter provides an overview and comparison of incision…
15: Essentials to Achieve 24 Hour Recovery
Chapter 15 Essentials to Achieve 24 Hour Recovery Most informed patients considering breast augmentation want an optimal result with the shortest, most carefree recovery and the least risk of problems,…
16: Defining Difficult Decisions and Out Points
Chapter 16 Defining Difficult Decisions and Out Points Breast augmentation is a totally elective cosmetic surgical procedure. When a patient chooses to have a breast augmentation, the patient is choosing…
5: Photographic Imaging of the Breast
Chapter 5 Photographic Imaging of the Breast What Pictures can and cannot Do Photographs, digital images, and pictures from other sources serve several functions for patients and surgeons. Patients frequently…
1: A Personal Historical Perspective
Chapter 1 A Personal Historical Perspective Historical perspectives of breast augmentation reflect surgeons’ priorities and focus on the evolution of breast implant devices and surgical techniques. Throughout the history of…
Subcutaneous Fiber Laser and Energy-Based Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation
Criteria Reduces anesthetic requirements for procedure Reduces operating time for procedure Reduces complications or morbidity for procedure Reduces recovery time for procedure Facilitates new or improved technical approaches lacking in…
Nitrogen Plasma Skin Resurfacing
Is This Technology Still Relevant? In 2012, the author reviewed a series of patients who had undergone plasma skin resurfacing (PSR) with the Portrait PSR3 device,1 and concluded that plasma…
