Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Body Contouring with DVD

by Katz, Bruce E.; Sadick, Neil S.; Dover, Jeffery S.; Alam, Murad, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781437707397
• ISBN10: 1437707394
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-12-29
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Edited by leading authorities Bruce E. Katz and Neil S. Sadick, MD, Body Contouring is a brand-new volume in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series. It showcases the hottest new body rejuvenation techniques and technologies, including laser lipolysis, focused ultrasound, mesotherapy, laser and light treatments, subcision for cellulite, and more. International contributions equip you to master the newest approaches from around the world. Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, the book offers a wealth of pearls and pitfalls to help you refine your skills and avoid complications. A bonus DVD allows you to refine your skills by watching key techniques being performed by the authors. Shows you how to perform the hottest new techniques in body sculpting, including laser lipolysis, focused ultrasound, mesotherapy, laser and light treatments, subcision for cellulite, and more. Offers clinical pearls, pitfalls, and key points to help you get the best results for all procedures. Allows you to master the best and newest techniques and technologies from around the world, thanks to contributions from high-profile physicians with a wealth of international expertise. Includes a DVD that helps you learn key procedures by seeing them performed by the authors themselves.

Table of Contents

History and Basic Science

History of body sculpting and cellulite treatments

Adipose tissue and cellulite: anatomy and physiology

Cellulite versus subcutaneous adipose tissue: differences and similarities

Pathophysiology of skin laxity and cellulite

Molecular biology of adipose: derived adult stem cells

Patient Selection and Evaluation

Identifying appropriate candidates for body sculpting and skin tightening

Evaluation of the body sculpting patient

Fat Reduction and Skin Tightening

Traditional liposuction for fat reduction

Laser lipolysis for fat reduction and skin tightening

Focused ultrasound for fat reduction: ultralipotripsy

Ultrasound for fat reduction

Mesotherapy for fat reduction

Laser and light sources for fat reduction and skin tightening

Treatment of Cellulite

Subcision for cellulite

Laser and light sources for the treatment of cellulite

Management of Complications and Future Directions

Recognition and management of complications of fat and cellulite treatments

Future directions in body contouring

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