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Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...
Pectoral implants remain the most effective option for male chest enhancement. While fat injections can add volume, they do not replicate true muscle definition. Instead, they often create a rounded, mound-like contour that lacks the masculine shape most patients desire. Because pectoral implants are placed beneath the pectoralis major muscle, they provide a direct augmentation Read More…
Background A variety of aesthetic skull deformities exist, some of which are less well known. One such example is the posterior fontanelle skull deformity, located at the site of the original “soft spot” in infancy. This area lies at the intersection of the midline sagittal suture and the paired lambdoid sutures. At birth, it is Read More…
Background Brow bone reduction is a common component of facial feminization surgery (FFS) for the upper third of the face. Because the forehead is a highly gender-defining feature, many transfeminine patients undergo forehead-brow bone reduction, most often with the Type 3 (bone flap) technique. This approach allows for significant brow bone setback by removing and Read More…
When the chin is lengthened through a surgical technique called vertical lengthening genioplasty, a small gap is created in the bone. A fixation plate and screws hold the new chin position securely in place and set the amount of lengthening. However, the plate itself does not determine whether the gap fills in with bone over Read More…
Background Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a collection of structural procedures, most of which are reductive in nature. The upper and lower thirds of the face (forehead and jaw) are the primary sites for bony modifications. In the midface, the nose is also a frequent target of reduction, though it presents unique challenges due to Read More…
Background Reduction or reshaping of the brow bones is performed either to achieve a facial feminization effect or to soften an overly masculine forehead appearance. Although the brow bone spans the entire forehead, its thickness and shape vary across the supraorbital ridge. The most noticeable projection typically occurs in the medial half near the glabella Read More…
What is an Occipital Knob? Some people notice a hard bump at the back of their head, right where the skull curves downward. This is called an occipital knob. It’s a natural part of the bone, but in some people it sticks out more and becomes noticeable—especially in men with short or shaved hair. While Read More…
Background The most common dimensional deficiency of the chin is inadequate forward projection, which is often well-corrected with an implant for modest augmentation. While horizontal projection is the most frequently treated deficiency, vertical chin deficiency is often underdiagnosed or overlooked. This is largely because most standard chin implants—except for one specialized type—only address horizontal augmentation. Read More…
Background Double jaw surgery (DJS) is a common procedure performed to correct facial skeletal discrepancies. It is often indicated for obstructive sleep apnea or to enhance facial projection. While highly effective in these respects, DJS has one important limitation: it does not address facial width. For patients with naturally narrow faces, this can leave the Read More…
Background Aesthetic lip augmentation can be achieved through a variety of methods. Injectable fillers remain the most commonly performed option; however, they are not suitable for all patients, particularly those with unfavorable natural lip anatomy or those who prefer a permanent solution. For these patients, surgical techniques provide durable results through direct lip reshaping or Read More…
Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...