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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Daniel A. Yanes and Mathew M. Avram Summary Laser plume and surgical smoke are consequential byproducts of minimally invasive surgery. The effects they have on those who inhale them are…
