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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...
Rib removal in petite females is a niche but real request in aesthetic surgery, tied to waist narrowing or body contouring. But it’s important to separate what’s actually done, what’s safe, and what’s more myth than modern practice. What people usually mean by “rib removal” Most are referring to removal of the 11th and 12th ribs (floating ribs) to create Read More…
People considering custom jawline implants tend to ask a consistent set of questions. These generally fall into four categories: outcomes, safety, process, and recovery. What are custom jawline implants? Custom jawline implants are patient-specific implants designed from a 3D CT scan of your face. Unlike standard implants, they are digitally created to match your exact Read More…
Custom designed implants for aesthetic skull augmentation and contouring is a very effective method that has replaced the limitations of traditional cranioplasty bone cements. But like any aesthetic implant patients may determine secondarily that they desire an enhanced augmentation effect. This could mean more projection than the current implant, increased surface area of augmentation coverage Read More…
Ideal candidate selection for custom midface mask implants is less about “wanting more cheek volume” and more about having a true structural midface deficiency that benefits from unified skeletal augmentation. Good Candidates (Who benefits most) 1. Global midface deficiency (key indication) Flat or retrusive midface when viewed from profile Poor anterior projection of: Infraorbital rim Read More…
Custom midface mask implants are a specialized form of facial augmentation designed to enhance the central midface (infraorbital rims, anterior maxilla, and cheek area as a continuous unit) rather than using separate cheek or tear trough implants. In Asian patients, their use has some distinct considerations due to typical skeletal and aesthetic differences. What is a “midface Read More…
For reducing the over projected brow the question is which bone reduction technique, shaving or osteotomy setback, is needed. Both reduce the bony projection but they do it differently and with different effects. Here is a clear surgical comparison of brow bone shaving vs. frontal sinus setback. Feature Brow Bone Shaving (Burring) Frontal Sinus Setback Read More…
Designing brow bone implants is more than a subjective artistic endeavor as there are some objective measurements that can be used. One of the most useful is reference lines on the profile view as a way to turn what seems subjective (“does this look right?”) into something measurable and repeatable. These lines are applied to Read More…
Designing a custom brow bone implant from a CT scan is a very deliberate process—it’s not just “adding projection,” but engineering a smooth, stable transition across the forehead and brow while respecting the sinus underneath. 1. Overall Design Concept on CT The implant is created as a 3D overlay on your existing bone: Implant Footprint Read More…
A brow bone reduction can be reversed with a custom brow bone implant in selected patients. The usual concept is to use a patient-specific implant designed from a current 3D CT scan to rebuild projection of the supraorbital ridge/brow area. That is a recognized approach in facial masculinization, where forehead/brow augmentation may be done with Read More…
A custom male forehead–brow bone implant is a facial implant designed to enhance the supraorbital ridge (brow ridge) and forehead contour—typically to create a stronger, more masculine appearance. Here’s a clear breakdown of what that involves: What It Is A patient-specific implant (usually made from solid silicone or PEEK) Designed from a CT scan of 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...