of the Trunk
Fig. 6.1 (a–f) Preoperative photography for VAL contouring of the trunk Fig. 6.2 Preoperative buttocks view Preoperative markings are performed in the standing position. In females I usually mark the…
Contouring of the Buttocks
Fig. 9.1 Zones of adherence that should be avoided during contouring of the lower extremities It is the author’s preference to perform VASER-assisted liposuction (VAL) for body contouring procedures including…
Liposuction in the Massive Weight Loss Patient
Fig. 12.1 Case 1 preoperative markings indicate the circumvertical mastopexy, limited abdominoplasty, and torso areas for VASERlipo. The magnitude of anticipated liposuction is indicated from 1+ to 3+. Lipoaugmentation is…
Liposuction of Gynecomastia
Fig. 7.1 (a–e) Preoperative photography for gynecomastia includes anterior view, right and left oblique views, and right and left lateral views Fig. 7.2 Typical preoperative markings for gynecomastia Surgical Technique…
Body Contouring Using VASER-Assisted Liposuction
Fig. 13.1 (a) Healthy fit female. (b) Healthy male Nowadays, there is no single leading trend; the particular desires have to be addressed based on the individual aspects as the…
Treatment of Silicone Injection Complications
Fig. 11.1 (a) PA and (b) lateral views of Stage I silicone toxicosis. There are no significant findings on physical exam, but the patient may endorse occasional symptoms, including pain,…
Liposuction: Medicolegal Considerations
Fig. 14.1 Deformity versus perception of deformity The liposuction patient with minimal contour issues and “cellulite” concerns might be such a patient. It is questionable whether significant improvement and resolution…
First Responders’ Role in Managing Burn Care
(© 2016 Emergency Response Guidebook; source Transport Canada website; https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/canutec/guide-menu-227.htm) When a chemical comes in contact with body tissue and it causes a burn, it will continue burning while it…
Management of the Burn Patient
Classification Assessment criteria Minor burn injury <15% TBSA burn in adults <40 years age <10% TBSA burn in adults >40 years age <2% TBSA full-thickness burn without risk of functional or esthetic…
Management of Burn Patients
Fig. 34.1 WHO surgical safety checklist With the patient surgically cleaned and draped, many techniques can be sequentially or concomitantly used to reduce blood loss [24]. The intraoperative measures available…
