Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck. Liposuction also shapes (contours) these areas. Other names for liposuction include lipoplasty and body contouring.

Liposuction began as a simple, minimally invasive method of reducing the amount of localized fat in a region. Today it is a sophisticated and complex process, with many variations in purpose and technique.

In this course, expert surgeons offer a detailed description of various minimally invasive and non-invasive options for contouring the face, neck, and body. They also describe procedure limitations and treatment of complications. Finally, they discuss indications for various approaches with case study descriptions so readers might be assisted with treating patients in their everyday practice.

The students here will also learn about all recent advances and the evolution and utilization of various energy-based devices and combination treatments.

In this self-study course, you will learn about:

History of Body Contouring
The Safe Evolution of Liposuction into Liposculpture
Use of Technologies to Improve the Liposuction Outcome Including Skin Texture and Form
VASER Liposuction – How to Get Natural Results with Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction?
Laser-Assisted Liposuction in Face and Body Contouring
Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction
Liposuction for Fat Transfer: The “Island Technique”
Enhanced Abdominal Contouring
Posterior Torso and Buttocks Contour Enhancement
Complications and Solutions for Post-Operative Liposuction Deformities
and more…

This study material will a useful resource for students and medical practitioners of plastic surgery, dermatology, gynecology, maxillofacial surgery, and cosmetology.

This course – based on the book ‘Enhanced Liposuction – New Perspectives and Techniques’ – comes with the courtesy of IntechOpen and is produced here under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) for the benefit of healthcare professionals.

Academic Editor

Diane Irvine Duncan
Plastic Surgical Associates in Fort Collins

Disclaimer : The content in this course is educational in nature and intended solely as general health information. It is not a recommendation for treatment or medical advice. It is not a substitute for advice from a health care provider. If you as a patient are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your health care provider or an emergency room.

Course Curriculum

Course Topics
	History of Body Contouring	FREE	01:30:00
	The Safe Evolution of Liposuction into Liposculpture		01:30:00
	The Basic Science of Radiofrequency-Based Devices		01:30:00
	Contractile Effects of Radiofrequency Energized Helium Plasma on the Fibrous Septal Network		01:30:00
	Use of Technologies to Improve the Liposuction Outcome Including Skin Texture and Form		00:00:00
	‘Inside Out’ Thermal Tissue Tightening – Part 2	FREE	01:30:00
	‘Inside Out’ Thermal Tissue Tightening – Part 1		01:30:00
	VASER Liposuction – How to Get Natural Results with Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction?		01:30:00
	Laser-Assisted Liposuction in Face and Body Contouring		01:30:00
	Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction		01:30:00
	Liposuction for Fat Transfer: The ‘Island Technique’		01:30:00
	The Versatility of Autologous Fat Transplantation	FREE	01:30:00
	Applications of Helium Plasma in Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck		01:30:00
	Correction of the Lower Third of the Face and Submental Area		01:30:00
	Power-Assisted Liposuction Mammaplasty (PALM)		01:30:00
	Enhanced Lipocontouring of the Arms		01:30:00
	Enhanced Liposuction for Arms	FREE	01:30:00
	Enhanced Abdominal Contouring		00:00:00
	Posterior Torso and Buttocks Contour Enhancement		00:00:00
	Suction Assisted Transverse Medial Thigh Lift		00:00:00
	Post-Operative Liposuction Deformities		01:30:00