Book excerpt: This book encompasses body contouring procedures for patients of various body types. The addition of Dr. Nahas as an editor reflects the significant contributions to the art of body contouring from Brazil and other South American countries, and the book contains the insight of some of the true innovators from this part of the world. Chapters are organized in a consistent format and the book is beautifully illustrated with over 1000 illustrations. Numerous operative videos are included, documenting the procedures in the book.