Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, 2021

1st Edition, Volume 4-1 - May 13, 2021
Editor: Gregory H. Branham
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:
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Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, a yearly multi-specialty publication, brings you the best current practice from the preeminent practitioners in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and oculoplastic surgery. A distinguished editorial board identifies current advances and breakthroughs in the field and invites specialists to contribute original articles on these topics. These insightful overviews bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care. Whether you're learning about a topic for the first time or actively performing one of the discussed procedures, this publication aims to appeal to all specialists in cosmetic surgery.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Editorial Board
Contributors
Introduction
Preface
Muscle Toning and Strengthening Through Electromagnetic Stimulation and Direct Current
Key points
Introduction
Electromagnetic muscle stimulation
Evidence
Electromagnetic muscle stimulation for gluteal toning
Electromagnetic muscle stimulation plus cryolipolysis
Direct current
Summary
Laser Treatment of Scars
Key points
Introduction
Scar characteristics
Scar subtypes
Evaluation of patients
Approach
Considerations
Summary
Clinics care points
Radiofrequency for Fat Removal and Skin Tightening of the Body
Key points
Preoperative steps
Operative steps
Postoperative care
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery: Where Do We Stand Now?
Key points
Introduction: nature of the problem
Surgical technique
Clinical results in the literature
Potential risks and complications
Clinics care points
Summary
Supplementary data
Social Media/Electronic Media and Aesthetic Medicine
Key points
Introduction
Social media basics
The terms
The platforms
Impact of social media on aesthetic medicine
Uses of social media/electronic media for aesthetic providers
Best practices: professionalism, privacy, and legal considerations
Summary
Clinics care points
Phenol Croton Oil Peels
Key points
Introduction
Chemical peel background
Anatomy/pathogenesis
Patient selection
Preoperative planning
Technique
Postoperative care
Results
Complications and management
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Stem Cells and Exosomes in Aesthetic Medicine
Key points
Introduction
Clinical results in the literature
Potential complications and legal considerations
Summary
Clinics care points
Noninvasive Rhinoplasty
Key points
Introduction
Anatomy
Patient selection
Injection filler materials
Techniques
Postprocedure care
Complications
Outcomes
Summary
Clinics care points
Rejuvenation of the Chest
Key points
Introduction
Characteristics of aging chest skin
Clinical evaluation
Special considerations
Injectable therapy
Chemical peels
Energy-based devices
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Combination Treatment Approach to Melasma
Key points
Background
Combination therapy
Risk factor reduction
Topical therapies
Systemic therapy
Procedures
Summary
Clinics care points
Cosmetic Practices in the COVID-19 Era
Key points
Introduction
The science behind transmission, masks, and ventilation
Office protocols and guidelines in the COVID-19 era
An exposure occurs at work—now what?
Precautions related to specific cosmetic procedures and body site
Patient volume and aesthetic trends
Summary
Clinics care points
Expanding Indications for Fat Transfer to the Breast Beyond Reconstruction: Natural Augmentation, Tuberous Breast Correction, Implant Exchange
Key points
Introduction
Lipoaugmentation
Correction of asymmetry/tuberous breast
Exchange of implant for fat
Breast reconstruction with fat
Summary
Supplementary data
Clinics care points
Hair Restoration—Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches
Key points
Introduction: nature of the problem
Nonsurgical treatments of hair restoration
Platelet-rich plasma
Surgical hair restoration
Clinics care points
Skin Care in the Facelift Patient
Key points
Introduction: wound healing and the aging skin
Skin care agents
The facelift patient
Skin resurfacing adjuncts for facelift patients
Summary
Clinics care points
Augmentation Mastopexy: Challenging Dogma to Produce Long-Term Aesthetic Results
Key points
Introduction
Surgical technique
Rehabilitation and recovery
Clinical results in the literature
Complications
Management
Summary
Supplementary data
Reverse Abdominoplasty
Key points
Introduction
Surgical technique
Immediate postprocedural care
Rehabilitation and recovery
Potential complications, risks, benefits, and limits
Benefits
Limits
Summary
360° Abdominoplasty: A Circumferential Approach to Contouring of the Abdomen
Key points
Introduction
Surgical markings
Surgical technique
Immediate postprocedural care
Rehabilitation and recovery
Managing potential complications
Before and after results
Clinical results in the literature
Summary
Supplementary data
Update on Secondary Facelift Surgery
Key points
Introduction
General considerations
Specific secondary deformities
Ear deformities
Cheek deformities
Neck deformities
Preparation and positioning
Procedural approach
Summary
Clinics care points
Update on Upper Lip Lift
Key points
Introduction
Surgical technique
Potential complications
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Hairline Lowering: An Evolving Technique
Key points
Introduction
Preoperative work-up
Procedure risks
Surgical technique
Postoperative course
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Update on Modalities for Reducing Preoperative and Postoperative Swelling
Key points
Introduction
Pathophysiology of postoperative bruising and edema
Postoperative bruising and swelling in nonsurgical procedures
Postoperative bruising and swelling in facial and periocular surgical procedures
Wound healing
Clinics care points

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