The Beltline and Beyond: A Review of Minimally Invasive Body Contouring Modalities

Authors

  • Sonya Abdulla, MSc, MD, FRCPC

Abstract

Body contouring refers to the use of surgical or non-surgical interventions to modify the shape of the body, most commonly targeting adipose tissue.  While tumescent liposuction is the most popular means of body sculpting, there is rapidly growing interest in minimally invasive body contouring technologies. These include cryolipolysis, laser therapy, radiofrequency, ultrasound, and High Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic Technology (HIFEM).

Author Biography

Sonya Abdulla, MSc, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Sonya Abdulla is a board-certified dermatologist in Canada and the US. She completed additional Fellowship training in Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine from the University of Toronto. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ottawa where she was recognized with the Dr. André Peloquin Award for excellence in patient care. Dr Abdulla has a blended medical and aesthetic dermatology practice at Dermatology on Bloor in Toronto. Her areas of specialty include aesthetic injectables, laser surgery and medical grade skincare. She is also a clinical expert in acne and rosacea. Dr Abdulla’s evidence-based, multimodal approach to aesthetic dermatology has established her as a thought leader in her field. Her opinion is one often sought by media on a local and national scale. As a passionate teacher and advocate for medical education, Dr Abdulla is involved as a clinical instructor at the University of Toronto. She is an active committee member of the Canadian Dermatology Association and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

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2020-02-01

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Abdulla S. The Beltline and Beyond: A Review of Minimally Invasive Body Contouring Modalities. Can Dermatol Today [Internet]. 2020 Feb. 1 [cited 2025 Jan. 7];1(1):21–25. Available from: https://canadiandermatologytoday.com/article/view/1-1-abdulla

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