SUMMARY AND KEY FEATURES Nonsurgical skin tightening is a popular concept, with novel devices continually entering the market. The main types of nonsurgical skin-tightening technologies include radiofrequency, infrared light, ultrasound, microneedling with radiofrequency, and subdermal minimally-invasive radiofrequency. Treatment protocols have…
Questions Q59.1 Which fillers require allergy testing before injection? (Pgs. 651, 653) Q59.2 How does the ‘moldability’ of hyaluronic acid compare with that of calcium hydroxyapatite? (Pg. 651×2) Q59.3 Which fillers can be dissolved if there are undesirable effects? What…
Key Messages Laser-assisted lipolysis is an effective procedure for localized adipose removal that may also induce simultaneous skin tightening The mechanism of action of laser-assisted lipolysis includes photo-acoustic, photomechanical, and photothermal effects Fibrous areas, previously treated areas, and areas of…
Key Messages There is a high patient demand for safe and effective ways to decrease redundant or lax skin and smooth irregular body contours Patients tend to prefer noninvasive skin-tightening procedures with less risk, no scarring and reduced recovery time…