Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery

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Vaginal rejuvenation: Nonsurgical options

Introduction In the aesthetic world, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures have been increasing. Today, 50% of aesthetic procedures are surgical and 50% nonsurgical. Vaginal rejuvenation: today’s trend in aesthetic procedures. Nonsurgical genital/vaginal aesthetic options are an essential part of our armamentarium. Innovation…

Hair transplantation

Introduction Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women, and is significantly mediated by dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The two primary methods of hair transplantation are follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction…

Noninvasive liposculpting

Introduction Noninvasive advanced technology liposculpting treatments are increasingly supplanting, complimenting, and preliminary to excisional body contouring surgery. For optimal patient care and to maintain dominance in the body contouring market, a plastic surgeon needs to embrace reliable and safe technology,…

Suture lifts

Introduction The pattern of facial aging is hallmarked by several facets, including the loss of volume in facial fat pads and diminished skin elasticity. In the midface, these processes lead to deepening of the nasolabial fold and diminished anterior cheek…

Laser hair removal and vein ablation

Introduction (pearls) Laser treatments are some of the most effective and minimally invasive options for removing unwanted hair and ablating veins. Lasers function based on the principle of selective photothermolysis, in which the pigment in the hair (melanin) or in…

Laser resurfacing

Brief introduction A logical approach to rejuvenation follows an understanding of skin anatomy and physiology, as they relate to skin aging. Any assessment of the face should include the surface, where sun and aging result in pigment inhomogeneities, wrinkles, and…

Soft tissue fillers

Brief introduction Anatomic neurovascular, muscular, and anatomy of each region is imperative. Soft tissue fillers can refer to a multitude of substances that are injected into the skin or subdermal area for cosmetic or therapeutic use. Cosmetically, soft tissue fillers…

Chemodenervation

Introduction Botulinum toxin type A injections represent the single most frequently performed minimally invasive aesthetic procedure in the United States, totaling an estimated 7.7 million procedures in 2019 alone, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Neuromodulators represent a…

Chemical peels

Brief introduction Skin resurfacing procedures have continued to increase in popularity as the worldwide trend in noninvasive to minimally invasive procedures increases. Chemical peels are a low-cost yet highly effective means by which skin resurfacing can be achieved. Peels are…