15 Cryolipolysis
Aria Vazirnia and Mathew M. Avram Summary Cryolipolysis and deoxycholic acid injections are effective and generally safe and well-tolerated non-invasive fat removal modalities. Cryolipolysis involves the use of controlled cooling…
13 Complications of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling
Amit Arunkumar, Anthony P. Sclafani, and Paul J. Carniol Summary Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling are generally well-tolerated procedures with low rates of adverse events, though a limited number of…
7 Neuromodulators for Muscle Induced Wrinkles
Timothy M. Greco, Lisa Coppa-Breslauer, and Jason E. Cohn Summary This chapter describes the use of neuromodulators for rejuvenation in the face and neck. Neuromodulators have now been expanded to…
12 Radiofrequency and Microneedle Radiofrequency
Steven F. Weiner Summary Radiofrequency has been used in medicine for over 50 years and in aesthetics since the early 2000’s. It’s indications are for improving skin tone, laxity, and…
Section III High Energy Devices: Avoiding and Managing Complications
Elizabeth F. Rostan Summary Laser treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions can be quite challenging. As with other procedures it is important to select optimal techniques and technology to optimize…
9 Laser Resurfacing
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…
8 Deoxycholic Acid
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…
10 Chemical Peels
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…
6 Fat Transfers
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…
