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…
Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels Frankie G. Rholdon, MD Chapter Highlights Chemical peels are traditionally categorized as being superficial (epidermal), medium-depth (papillary dermis), and deep (reticular dermis). Selection of the type of chemical…
Cosmeceuticals
Cosmeceuticals Michelle Henry, MD Chapter Highlights Cosmeceuticals are topically applied, over-the-counter skincare products containing key active ingredients. Sunscreens are topical preparations that reflect or absorb ultraviolet radiation and can be…
Hair Loss: Established Treatments and Emerging Therapies
Hair Loss: Established Treatments and Emerging Therapies Marc Avram, MD Nikhil Shyam, MD Chapter Highlights Hair loss affects a significant number of men and women and has a profound effect…
Laser and Light Devices in Aesthetic Medicine
Laser and Light Devices in Aesthetic Medicine Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA Nazanin Saedi, MD Chapter Highlights The use of laser, light, and energy-based devices in aesthetic medicine has…
Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum Toxin Katherine Glaser, MD Dee Anna Glaser, MD Chapter Highlights Botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholine release from the neuromuscular junction, resulting in flaccid paralysis of muscles, with numerous applications for…
