ABSTRACT
Technological advances and established clinical techniques described in this
book, as well as those currently under investigation, will each in some way
redefine our approach to understanding and treating body fat. At one end of the
body-shaping spectrum (Fig. 6.1) are conventional surgical procedures like
abdominoplasty and liposuction, which have historically been the centerpiece to
dramatic body contouring and which will likely remain the criterion standard for
many years to come. On other end of the spectrum are novel light and energy
sources (1) as well as injectable methods aimed at reducing and perfecting the
curves on our bodies.
