93 Deoxycholic Acid Role in Fat Reduction
Sachin M. Shridharani and Grace M. Tisch Abstract Deoxycholic acid (DCA) is an injectable adipocytolytic agent that is FDA-approved for the reduction of convexity or fullness associated with submental fat….
Aesthetic plastic surgery
74 SAFE Liposuction
Jeffrey R. Claiborne, Kristy L. Hamilton, and Simeon Wall Jr. Abstract SAFELipo differs from traditional liposuction and was developed to overcome its shortcomings. Whereas traditional liposuction is strictly a reductive…
88 Extended Wedge Labiaplasty with Bipolar Radiofrequency Labia Majora Reduction (AVIVA)
Christine A. Hamori Abstract Aesthetic female genital surgery has been on the rise for several years. The popularity of Brazilian waxing and visibility of the vulva on the Internet contribute…
82 Postbariatric Body Contouring: Brachioplasty
Francesco M. Egro and J. Peter Rubin Abstract Massive weight loss patients may develop significant body deformities including severe arm ptosis due to significant volume loss with extensive skin laxity….
85 Postbariatric Body Contouring: Upper Back Contouring—The Bra-Line Back Lift
Joseph P. Hunstad and Matthew H. Isakson Abstract The bra-line back lift is a powerful technique that addresses the entirety of the complex back deformity following massive weight loss. The…
87 Safe Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation
Ira L. Savetsky and Daniel A. Del Vecchio Abstract Gluteal fat grafting is the most rapidly growing cosmetic surgery procedure in the current era and is the most controversial in…
91 Facial Radiofrequency Skin Tightening and Fractional Radiofrequency Technology
Erez Dayan, Joshua M. Cohen, and Spero J. Theodorou Abstract A treatment gap exists among patients who are not candidates for or prefer to not undergo traditional facelift and/or necklift….
86 Buttock Augmentation: S-Curve®
Nathaniel L. Villanueva and Ashkan Ghavami Abstract The S-Curve® procedure is an effective and powerful way to enhance patients’ silhouette. Patient selection and preoperative planning are critical in achieving excellent…
89 Radiofrequency-Assisted Vulvovaginal Rejuvenation
Erez Dayan Abstract Labiaplasty has increased in popularity over the past 10 years. Although traditional labiaplasty has a high satisfaction rate (>90%) many patients prefer minimally invasive approaches and downtime….
92 Body Radiofrequency Fat Removal/Skin Tightening
Erez Dayan, Christopher T. Chia, and Spero J. Theodorou Abstract Radiofrequency (RF) technology has been used in different medical specialties for nearly 100 years (i.e., surgical electrocautery, cardiac ablation, joint…
