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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...
Selecting the correct pectoral implant size is primarily based on the patient’s chest dimensions, tissue thickness, desired projection, and aesthetic goals — not simply implant volume alone. The most important concept is that implant width and height must fit the chest wall anatomy first, and projection/volume are chosen second. This is often the difference between Read More…
The golden ratio represents a unique irrational mathematical constant that emerges when a linear segment is divided into two unequal portions such that the ratio of the total segment to the larger portion is equivalent to the ratio of the larger portion to the smaller portion. This proportional relationship possesses several mathematically significant properties that Read More…
The golden ratio can influence the conceptual framework of custom facial implant design through the application of mathematically derived proportional relationships used in facial aesthetic analysis. However, its role is interpretive and heuristic rather than deterministic. The golden ratio, defined mathematically as: It serves as a proportional constant that has historically been associated with visually Read More…
Perfusion holes in aesthetic skull implants serve several important biologic and mechanical purposes. Since onlay skull implants for aesthetic augmentation are made of solid silicone these holes are intentionally made intraoperatively for multiple purposes. Some of these effects are for intraoperative use while others have postoperative benefits. In either case they have the biologic effects Read More…
Aesthetic norms influence custom facial implant design at almost every level: proportions, contours, symmetry targets, gender expression, ethnic preservation, age-related expectations, and even how “natural” a result should appear. In modern facial implant surgery, the goal is rarely just “bigger” or “more projected.” It is usually to create harmony according to a culturally and individually Read More…
Bersides being far less commonly performed forearm implants are designed for different anatomical goals, muscle groups, and visual effects thsn upper arm implants. Forearm Implants These are placed to enhance the lower arm between the elbow and wrist. Common goals: Increase forearm thickness and definition Create a more athletic or muscular appearance Correct asymmetry or Read More…
One of the most successfuk forms of aesthetic skull surgery is augmentation using a custom designed skull implant. Enlargement or augmenattion of any or all of the five surfaces of the skull can be done (forehead, top of head, back of head, sides of the head) with designs only limited by the ability of the Read More…
The human skull is not just a collection of bones—it is a highly engineered three-dimensional biological structure designed to achieve four major goals simultaneously: Protect the brain Support the face Enable sensory function Provide lightweight structural strength Its architecture resembles principles seen in: domes, trusses, shell structures, and composite materials used in engineering. 1. The Read More…
One of the most common facial concerns patients notice is hollowing or a sunken appearance under the eyes. While this can happen naturally with aging, some people are born with facial bone structure differences that make the under eye area appear more recessed even at a young age. In younger patients, under eye hollowing is Read More…
Perioral liposuction refers to very localized fat removal around the mouth region (“perioral” = around the oral opening). It is not a commonly named standalone cosmetic procedure in the way neck or abdominal liposuction is, but I have performed in hundreds of time by use small-cannula liposuction in selected areas around the lower face to 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...