Main description:

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.

Contents:

Part 1 History and Basic Science  

1. History of body sculpting and cellulite treatments

Bruce E. Katz, Shari Clarke

2. Adipose tissue and cellulite: anatomy and physiology

Doris M. Hexsel, Ticiana da Costa Rodrigues, Mariana Soirefmann

3. Cellulite versus subcutaneous adipose tissue: differences and similarities

Misbah H. Khan, Babar K Rao, Neil S. Sadick

4. Pathophysiology of skin laxity and cellulite

Daniel I. Wasserman, Mathew M. Avram

5. Molecular biology of adipose: derived adult stem cells

Amy Forman Taub

Part 2 Patient Selection and Evaluation  

6. Identifying appropriate candidates for body sculpting and skin tightening

Alberto Goldman, Uwe Wollina

7. Evaluation of the body sculpting patient

Brenda Chrastil LaTowsky, Jennifer L. MacGregor, Michael S. Kaminer

Part 3 Fat Reduction and Skin Tightening   

8. Traditional liposuction for fat reduction

Gerhard Sattler

9. Laser lipolysis for fat reduction and skin tightening

Bruce E. Katz, Jason McBean

10. Focused ultrasound for fat reduction: ultralipotripsy

Hector Leal-Silva, Priscila Cantu-Chapa

11. Ultrasound for fat reduction

Michael W. Nagy

12. Mesotherapy for fat reduction

Adam M. Rotunda

13. Laser and light sources for fat reduction and skin tightening

Neil S. Sadick, Yekaterina Kupava

Part 4 Treatment of Cellulite  

14. Subcision for cellulite

Doris M. Hexsel, Mariana Soirefmann, Taciana Dal'Forno Dini

15. Laser and light sources for the treatment of cellulite

Neil S. Sadick, Yekaterina Kupava

Part 5 Management of Complications and Future Directions  

16. Recognition and management of complications of fat and cellulite treatments

Barry E. DiBernardo

17. Future directions in body contouring

Bruce E. Katz, Neil S. Sadick