Radiofrequency for Fat Removal and Skin Tightening of the Body

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
Erez Dayan ◽  
Joseph Marte ◽  
Spero Theodorou
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Skin Tightening ◽  
Fat Removal

scholarly journals Enhanced Liposuction for Arms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Engin Selamioglu ◽  
Ercan Karacaoglu
Keyword(s):  
Patient Selection ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Skin Tone ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Skin Tightening ◽  
Fat Deposits ◽  
Proper Patient Selection ◽  
Fat Removal

Arm contouring is a desired goal of the arm esthetics. Brachioplasty is a developing and safe surgery to improve the arm silhouette but scar is a one of the most distracting factor for both patients and surgeons. In this chapter conventional liposuction with laser assisted liposuction (LAL) is proposed to yield satisfactory results in selected group of patients. Classification systems are helpful to decide for proper patient selection for this technique. It includes assessment of fat excess, skin excess, and location of the deformity (proximal, entire arm, arm and chest). Patients with minimal to extensive fat deposits plus minimal to moderate skin laxity are the best candidates for this approach. When properly performed, with realistic expectations, liposuction and LAL combination is considerably a procedure of choice for arm contouring in these selected cases. The contraction of arm skin is considerably consistent. Our approach, except in the most extreme cases, is to initially recommend liposuction and possibly even a second liposuction prior to recommending brachioplasty. An esthetically pleasant result can be obtained even in massive arms with good skin tone. Massive arms with poor skin tone, however, may not. Patient selection and preoperative planning are discussed in detail. A thorough description for patient positioning and anesthesia options are studied. The technique of the liposuction is widely described including specific regional contour goals with artistic attention to enhance the contour. Refinement regarding skin tightening and skin surface smoothness are also discussed. Arm contouring is a growing field of body contouring and can be practiced with low complication rates and high patient satisfaction. Available classification systems help to select proper patient group. Laser assisted fat removal combined with conventional liposuction are promising procedures for selected patients.

Bipolar Radio Frequency as an Adjunct to Face and Body Contouring: A 745-Patient Clinical Experience

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Cook ◽  
Barry E DiBernardo ◽  
Jason N Pozner
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
The Body ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Skin Laxity ◽  
Fat Removal

Abstract Background Radiofrequency (RF) technology has ushered in a new paradigm in body contouring for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who desire fat removal without exacerbating skin laxity issues. The authors utilized a bipolar internal RF device as an adjunct to liposuction and found the device to simpler and more accurate than previous technologies. Objectives Our study aims to review our clinical experience with bipolar RF assisted liposuction (RFAL). Methods A review of our large experience with bipolar RFAL was completed, with evaluation of the nuances from appropriate patient selection and specific treatment areas. The authors treated 745 patients from January 2017 to January 2020 at two centers. A retrospective chart review was performed of the first and last 50 patients treated at each center (for a total of 100 patients in each group), to assess trends in outcomes and adverse events. Results Results were generally excellent from physician evaluation, and overall patient satisfaction was high (96%). The two most common adverse events were temporary swelling (9%) and nodules (8.5%). Selected examples of a variety of cases are reviewed. Conclusions The ability to tighten skin with a minimally invasive tool adds much to the contemporary approach to the body contouring patient with skin laxity. Adverse events were minimal and greatly decreased after an initial short learning curve. Bipolar RFAL is a strong addition to our surgical armamentarium and has become one of the essential tools for our practices.

Body Contouring of the Trunk

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather R. Faulkner
Keyword(s):  
Focused Ultrasound ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Massive Weight Loss ◽  
The Body ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Skin Tightening ◽  
Body Lift ◽  
Assessment Techniques ◽  
Surgical Treatments

Body contouring is a term that encompasses both surgical and non-surgical (minimally invasive) procedures for improving the form of the body. There are a variety of reasons patients may seek out truncal body contouring, including massive weight loss and changes associated with childbirth and aging. Knowledge of the available treatment options and technologies is paramount to the ability to counsel patients accurately about suitability for surgery, expected outcomes, and recognition of complications. This review covers pre-operative patient assessment, techniques, and complications of surgical and non-surgical treatments for body contouring of the trunk (excluding abdominoplasty, which is covered in a separate chapter). This review contains 4 figures, 2 tables, and 27 references. Keywords: body contouring, trunk, liposuction, lower body lift, upper body lift, skin tightening, skin laxity, cryolipolysis, panniculectomy, focused ultrasound, radiofrequency.

Representing utility and deploying the body

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Spurrett
Keyword(s):  
Functional Activity ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
The Body ◽  
Target Article ◽  
Processing Demands ◽  
The Many

Abstract Comprehensive accounts of resource-rational attempts to maximise utility shouldn't ignore the demands of constructing utility representations. This can be onerous when, as in humans, there are many rewarding modalities. Another thing best not ignored is the processing demands of making functional activity out of the many degrees of freedom of a body. The target article is almost silent on both.

Neuron-glia relationship during the early postembryonic development of the nervous system in some oligochaetes

1978 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 600-601
Author(s):  
Wiktor Djaczenko ◽  
Carmen Calenda Cimmino
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Glial Cells ◽  
Early Period ◽  
Postembryonic Development ◽  
Ruthenium Red ◽  
The Body ◽  
Tubifex Tubifex ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Cell Processes ◽  
Cytoplasmic Processes

The simplicity of the developing nervous system of oligochaetes makes of it an excellent model for the study of the relationships between glia and neurons. In the present communication we describe the relationships between glia and neurons in the early periods of post-embryonic development in some species of oligochaetes.Tubifex tubifex (Mull. ) and Octolasium complanatum (Dugès) specimens starting from 0. 3 mm of body length were collected from laboratory cultures divided into three groups each group fixed separately by one of the following methods: (a) 4% glutaraldehyde and 1% acrolein fixation followed by osmium tetroxide, (b) TAPO technique, (c) ruthenium red method.Our observations concern the early period of the postembryonic development of the nervous system in oligochaetes. During this period neurons occupy fixed positions in the body the only observable change being the increase in volume of their perikaryons. Perikaryons of glial cells were located at some distance from neurons. Long cytoplasmic processes of glial cells tended to approach the neurons. The superimposed contours of glial cell processes designed from electron micrographs, taken at the same magnification, typical for five successive growth stages of the nervous system of Octolasium complanatum are shown in Fig. 1. Neuron is designed symbolically to facilitate the understanding of the kinetics of the growth process.

Flagellar Attachment in Selected Trypanosomes

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 496-497
Author(s):  
J. J. Paulin
Keyword(s):  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Lateral Surface ◽  
The Body ◽  
Flagellar Pocket ◽  
Integral Component ◽  
Free Flagellum ◽  
Flagellar Axoneme

Movement in epimastigote and trypomastigote stages of trypanosomes is accomplished by planar sinusoidal beating of the anteriorly directed flagellum and associated undulating membrane. The flagellum emerges from a bottle-shaped depression, the flagellar pocket, opening on the lateral surface of the cell. The limiting cell membrane envelopes not only the body of the trypanosome but is continuous with and insheathes the flagellar axoneme forming the undulating membrane. In some species a paraxial rod parallels the axoneme from its point of emergence at the flagellar pocket and is an integral component of the undulating membrane. A portion of the flagellum may extend beyond the anterior apex of the cell as a free flagellum; the length is variable in different species of trypanosomes.

Otoconia formation in the chick embryo

1983 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 572-573
Author(s):  
C.D. Fermin ◽  
M. Igarashi
Keyword(s):  
Chick Embryo ◽  
Inner Ear ◽  
Gallus Domesticus ◽  
The Body ◽  
Abnormal Behavior ◽  
Intensive Study ◽  
Basic Fuchsin ◽  
Gestational Period ◽  
Sensory Epithelia ◽  
Transmission Electron

Otoconia are microscopic geometric structures that cover the sensory epithelia of the utricle and saccule (gravitational receptors) of mammals, and the lagena macula of birds. The importance of otoconia for maintanance of the body balance is evidenced by the abnormal behavior of species with genetic defects of otolith. Although a few reports have dealt with otoconia formation, some basic questions remain unanswered. The chick embryo is desirable for studying otoconial formation because its inner ear structures are easily accessible, and its gestational period is short (21 days of incubation).The results described here are part of an intensive study intended to examine the morphogenesis of the otoconia in the chick embryo (Gallus- domesticus) inner ear. We used chick embryos from the 4th day of incubation until hatching, and examined the specimens with light (LM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The embryos were decapitated, and fixed by immersion with 3% cold glutaraldehyde. The ears and their parts were dissected out under the microscope; no decalcification was used. For LM, the ears were embedded in JB-4 plastic, cut serially at 5 micra and stained with 0.2% toluidine blue and 0.1% basic fuchsin in 25% alcohol.

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