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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...
chin inferior border bony bumps Bony bumps along the inferior border of the chin (mandible) are fairly common and can cause visible chin asymmetries with a longer ‘bump’ side. These are usually normal anatomical variations of a developmental origin and are rarely indicative a of more major jaw abnormality. These normal bony irregularities have the following features: Read More…
Rib removal surgery typically refers to partial resection of the floating ribs (11 and 12th ribs) known as Eppley Type 1 rib removal. As part of that surgery a small wedge of latissimus dorsi muscle is also taken underlying the oblique lateral flank incision. In an evolution of that original structural waist narrowing procedure the Read More…
If glasses don’t sit well because your head is relatively narrow, using implants to widen the skull is technically possible but very uncommon and usually not recommended primarily just for eyewear fit. Here’s a clear breakdown so you understand your options. Surgical “head widening” (implants) There are procedures that can increase head width: Standard Temporal implants (placed just Read More…
For testicle implant replacements urologists consistently use saline testicular implants. These are not most patient’s preference by how they feel.Urologists don’t prefer hard saline testicular implants because patients love them—they use them largely because of a mix of regulatory approval and lack of knowledge of other alternatives, not because they’re ideal. Here’s the real breakdown: Read More…
Temporal reduction to decrease side-of-head convexity is fundamentally about flattening the outward bulge in the temporal region (particularly above the ears). This convexity is most commonly caused by a thick temporalis muscle rather than the underlying bone. Core Concept The convex (bulging) shape of the lateral head is largely due to the thickness and projection Read More…
A negative orbital vector (NOV) describes the relationship between the globe (eyeball) and the infraorbital rim (the cheekbone beneath the eye). In NOV, the eye projects further forward than the supporting bone. This can result in: Tear trough hollowing Lower eyelid retraction or increased scleral show Higher risk of lower eyelid malposition after blepharoplasty A fatigued or Read More…
Reverse otoplasty refers to partially or fully undoing an overcorrected ear-pinning surgery so the ear sits a bit farther from the head again. While an overcorrected car from otoplasty surgery is ultimately determined by the patient there are some measurable guidelines for the natural angulation of the ear from the side of the head (auriculocephalic angle) When Read More…
Based on anatomy and an understanding of their interrelationships, the following are important aesthetic tenets about manipulations of the chin region: These particuaklrly relate to augmentation Men will tolerate a larger chin than women It is generally acceptable to augment the chin in a male to a vertical line dropped down from the lower lip. Read More…
Frontal hairline advancement (also called forehead reduction surgery) is a procedure that physically moves the hairline forward to reduce the height of the forehead. How it works A surgeon makes an incision along the natural hairline The forehead skin is advanced downward The hair-bearing scalp is brought forward and sutured in place Excess forehead skin Read More…
“Aesthetic temporal reduction” (often called temporal narrowing surgery) is a niche craniofacial procedure aimed at reducing the width of the head in the temple region (the area above and slightly behind the eyes). What it targets The temporal region (sides of the skull) Specifically: Temporal bone (outer skull) Temporalis muscle (a chewing muscle that can add bulk) How it’s done 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...