Cryolipolysis: Fat Reduction
Key Messages • Cryolipolysis is a novel approach to noninvasive subcutaneous fat reduction • It is both safe and effective with essentially no post-procedure downtime • Commonly treated areas include…
Dermatology
Ultrasound Treatment: Fat Reduction
Key Messages • The demand for noninvasive body sculpting procedures is on the rise • High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) offers a noninvasive alternative for body contouring • HIFU is…
Radiofrequency Treatment: Skin Tightening
Key Messages • There is a high patient demand for safe and effective ways to decrease redundant or lax skin and smooth irregular body contours • Patients tend to prefer…
Subcutaneous Fat: Anatomy, Physiology, and Treatment Indications
Key Messages • Subcutaneous adipose tissue, once considered a passive storage receptacle with a fixed number of cells and limited purpose, is now recognized as a complicated organ with important…
Lasers and Lights: Skin Tightening
Key Messages • There is increasing demand for nonsurgical approaches to skin tightening on the body without downtime and with minimal risk. Lasers and light-based devices are being developed to…
Skin Laxity: Anatomy, Etiology, and Treatment Indications
Key Messages • Skin laxity is defined as the acquired loose, relaxed state of the skin that develops with age as a result of skin extensibility (stretch) and decreased skin…
Diseases and Disorders
Abstract This chapter organizes diseases alphabetically for quick reference. Each disease is covered with sections that include General Comments (including the definition and etiology), Keys to Diagnosis (clinical manifestations and…
Botulinum Toxin
Abstract For over thirty years, botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) have been used for therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Of the five formulations of BoNT type A (BoNT-A) available worldwide, three have been…
Surgical Complications and Optimizing Outcomes
Abstract Complications in dermatologic surgery range from inconsequential to life-threatening and from unpredictable to entirely avoidable. Bleeding, infection and poor wound healing are of particular concern. Thorough preoperative assessment, careful…
Phlebology and Treatment of Leg Veins
Abstract The venous system of the lower extremities is a complex, interconnected network consisting of large- and small-caliber vessels. Incompetence within this system manifests clinically as visible telangiectasias, reticular veins,…
