Cervicofacial Fat Reduction and Augmentation
If one were to read this textbook from cover to cover and write down 10 important facts that they have gleaned from these chapters, one of these would be the…
Aesthetic plastic surgery
Laser Skin Resurfacing
In writing the third edition of this book, it is amazing how some chapters change significantly, and others remain more similar. This chapter on laser skin resurfacing (LSR) has changed…
Chemical Peels
Introduction Chemical peels are a method of skin resurfacing to address a variety of patient concerns from dyschromias to acne scars and wrinkles. Many physicians may have switched from chemical…
Surgical Lip Enhancement: Lip Lift and Lip Reduction
Lip Anatomy and Histology The lips serve many functions, such as eating, drinking, speaking, mimetic animation, kissing, and serving as a valve for the terminal oral airway. Lips are among…
The Importance of Priming the Skin for Skin Resurfacing Procedures and Overall Anti-Aging
Introduction Many patients have tried a myriad of skincare products by the time they present to our offices, oftentimes with mixed results. It is not unusual for these patients to…
Treatment of Excess Fat
Treatment of Excess Fat Ethan C. Levin, MD Jessica B. Dietert, MD Eva A. Hurst, MD Chapter Highlights Tumescent liposuction has revolutionized the ability to offer in-office fat reduction therapy….
Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgical Procedures
Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgical Procedures Christopher J. Rizzi, MD John J. Chi, MD, MPHS Chapter Highlights Although the popularity of minimally invasive aesthetics continues to rise, dramatic improvement in appearance…
Miscellaneous Aesthetic Procedures
Miscellaneous Aesthetic Procedures Lindsey M. Voller, BA Rachit Gupta, BS Noora S. Hussain, BS Charles E. Crutchfield, III MD Javed A. Shaik, PhD, MS Maria K. Hordinsky, MD Neil S….
Vascular Treatments of the Lower Extremity
Vascular Treatments of the Lower Extremity Dillon Clarey, MD Ashley Wysong, MD, MS Chapter Highlights Chronic venous disease secondary to valve reflux is a common and increasing problem. Numerous risk…
Soft Tissue Augmentation
Soft Tissue Augmentation Samantha L. Schneider, MD Hema Sundaram, MD M. Laurin Council, MD Chapter Highlights Soft tissue augmentation is currently the second most common minimally invasive aesthetic procedure in…