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…
10.1055/b-0034-92285 23 Brow RejuvenationDonn R. Chatham Key Concepts The goal is a stable, natural, and, ideally, long-lasting improvement and/or elevation when necessary. Strict adherence to a single procedure, especially if…
10.1055/b-0034-92291 29 Short-Incision Facelift and NeckliftGregory J. Vipond and Harry Mittelman Key Concepts A short-incision face-/necklift may result in a more rapid recovery than classic approaches. However, the extent of…
10.1055/b-0034-92293 31 Hair TransplantationAgata K. Brys and Daniel E. Rousso Key Concepts Male pattern androgenic alopecia is a hereditary problem due to the effects of dihydrotestosterone on the terminal hairs….
