Sophie Pei-Hsuan Lu and Steven Hsiang-Ya Wang Abstract Water jet-assisted liposuction or water-assisted liposuction (WAL) is one of device-assisted liposuction characterized by water-jet force. WAL offers clinical benefits in decreasing…
W. Jason Martin Abstract Contouring procedures and treatments of the thighs that rely on invasive and noninvasive technologies, present a unique challenge to any level of surgeon. Technical competence notwithstanding,…
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…
Christopher T. Chia, Stelios C. Wilson, and Gerald H. Pitman Abstract The calf, ankle, and knee play an important role in the overall aesthetic appearance of the lower extremity. Further,…
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…
Alfredo Hoyos and David E. Guarin Abstract Abdominal enhancing is one of the most common concerns in the daily practice of the aesthetic surgeon. There are differences in the female…
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…