3 Anatomy of the Lower Extremity
Mario Rueda, Steven Rueda, Brendan Alleyne, Richard L. Drake, and Raffi Gurunluoglu Abstract This chapter addresses the need for a comprehensive knowledge of lower extremity anatomy in the clinical practice…
1 Wound Healing: Science and Clinical Relevance
Aditya Sood, Jonathan Keith, and Mark S. Granick Abstract This chapter examines the complicated and intricate process of wound healing, showing that the several phases of healing and wound types…
12 Water-Assisted Liposuction
Sophie Pei-Hsuan Lu and Steven Hsiang-Ya Wang Abstract Water jet-assisted liposuction or water-assisted liposuction (WAL) is one of device-assisted liposuction characterized by water-jet force. WAL offers clinical benefits in decreasing…
24 Technology-Based Contouring of the Thighs
W. Jason Martin Abstract Contouring procedures and treatments of the thighs that rely on invasive and noninvasive technologies, present a unique challenge to any level of surgeon. Technical competence notwithstanding,…
22 Flanks and Hips
Spero J. Theodorou Abstract The flanks and hips are the most commonly treated areas for liposuction. This is likely due to the forgiving nature of this anatomic subunit and the…
23 Gluteal Augmentation with Implants
Douglas Senderoff Abstract This chapter discusses the use of solid silicone implants in buttock augmentation including patient evaluation, preoperative planning, surgical technique, management of common complications and revisional buttock implant…
25 Calf, Ankle, and Knee Contouring
Christopher T. Chia, Stelios C. Wilson, and Gerald H. Pitman Abstract The calf, ankle, and knee play an important role in the overall aesthetic appearance of the lower extremity. Further,…
19 FaceTite: Procedure Technique
P. Paolo Rovatti Abstract Tissue tightening is one of the most common demands in aesthetic surgery worldwide and the primary purpose of an energy device is to provide an improvement…
21 High Definition Body Contouring of the Abdomen
Alfredo Hoyos and David E. Guarin Abstract Abdominal enhancing is one of the most common concerns in the daily practice of the aesthetic surgeon. There are differences in the female…
18 Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction for Arm Contouring
Spero J. Theodorou, Christopher T. Chia, and Stelios C. Wilson Abstract Arm contouring has traditionally been addressed with liposuction alone or with skin excision procedures. More specifically, liposuction is offered…
