Plastic Surgery Key

Spero J. Theodorou Abstract The flanks and hips are the most commonly treated areas for liposuction. This is likely due to the forgiving nature of this anatomic subunit and the…

Douglas Senderoff Abstract This chapter discusses the use of solid silicone implants in buttock augmentation including patient evaluation, preoperative planning, surgical technique, management of common complications and revisional buttock implant…

P. Paolo Rovatti Abstract Tissue tightening is one of the most common demands in aesthetic surgery worldwide and the primary purpose of an energy device is to provide an improvement…

Spero J. Theodorou, Christopher T. Chia, and Stelios C. Wilson Abstract Arm contouring has traditionally been addressed with liposuction alone or with skin excision procedures. More specifically, liposuction is offered…

Evangelos Keramidas Abstract Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) is a relatively new technology which is based on the delivery of direct radiofrequency energy into the subcutaneous fat achieving simultaneously coagulation, fat dissociation,…

Steven M. Levine Abstract Improving the neck and jawline contour can be accomplished through several ways. As we age, we can develop excess fat in our neck, our neck structures…

Sachin M. Shridharani Abstract Injection adipocytolysis is a relatively new concept for treating discernable pockets of fat. Though injecting medications in the hope of destroying adipocytes has been ongoing for…

Diane Irvine Duncan Abstract Traditional face lifting techniques have been replaced in a majority of patients with a multitude of less invasive options, including botulinum toxin and filler injections, fat…