Sonographic outcomes of cosmetic procedures.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the sonographic outcomes of common cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, taking advantage of recent developments in the field of ultrasound that opened its broad application to dermatologic practice. Because cosmetic procedures have increased dramatically in frequency, some procedures are being performed by unauthorized personnel and some agents are being used that are not approved by certifying institutions, leading to complications. Thus, documentation of these procedures is an important proposition.