19 Blepharoplasty
Fred G. Fedok and Sunny S. Park Summary Upper and lower blepharoplasty are among the most popular and safe surgical procedures. Blepharoplasty is performed for both cosmetic and functional indications…
17 SMAS Lift
Phillip R. Langsdon and Ronald J. Schroeder II Summary The concept of SMAS facelift involves a spectrum of SMAS manipulation ranging from imbrication or plication to undermining in a deep…
16 Thread Lift
Kian Karimi Summary Thread lifts have been available since 2002. Some of the complications related to these procedures were due to the use of nonabsorbable sutures for these procedures. More…
14 Liposuction
Brandon Worley and Murad Alam Summary The ability to provide contour to the body by adding or removing adipose tissue provides the cosmetic surgeon with a power tool to meet…
15 Cryolipolysis
Aria Vazirnia and Mathew M. Avram Summary Cryolipolysis and deoxycholic acid injections are effective and generally safe and well-tolerated non-invasive fat removal modalities. Cryolipolysis involves the use of controlled cooling…
13 Complications of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling
Amit Arunkumar, Anthony P. Sclafani, and Paul J. Carniol Summary Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling are generally well-tolerated procedures with low rates of adverse events, though a limited number of…
7 Neuromodulators for Muscle Induced Wrinkles
Timothy M. Greco, Lisa Coppa-Breslauer, and Jason E. Cohn Summary This chapter describes the use of neuromodulators for rejuvenation in the face and neck. Neuromodulators have now been expanded to…
12 Radiofrequency and Microneedle Radiofrequency
Steven F. Weiner Summary Radiofrequency has been used in medicine for over 50 years and in aesthetics since the early 2000’s. It’s indications are for improving skin tone, laxity, and…
Section III High Energy Devices: Avoiding and Managing Complications
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…
9 Laser Resurfacing
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…
