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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...
The labiomental fold (the horizontal crease between the lower lip and the chin) is a critical anatomic and aesthetic consideration in chin augmentation, whether with implants, osteotomy, or fillers. Below is a structured, surgical-focused explanation. 1. Why the labiomental fold matters The depth and shape of the labiomental fold strongly influence: Lower facial balance Perceived chin projection Lip competence and Read More…
Resection of ribs 11 and 12, the freely floating ribs, are most commonly associated with aesthetic waist refinement. Because of their lack of a sternal attachment and their proximity to the waistline removal of their lateral projecting ends reduces the structural support of the sides of the waistline. Rib 11 is longer than rib 12 Read More…
Rib 12 removal—also called 12th rib resection or floating rib excision—is a surgical procedure to partially or completely remove the 12th rib, the lowest rib in the rib cage. Because it does not attach to the sternum, it’s termed a floating rib. Aesthetic / body-contouring indications Waistline narrowing or flank contour refinement Typically partial resection Read More…
When creating custom facial implant designs there are two basic steps, creation of a footprint and determining the various thicknesses of material throughout the implant’s footprint. By comparison the establishment of the the implant’s bony surface area coverage (footprint) is more visually apparent as the location. of the desired external effect usually correlates on a Read More…
Like all custom facial implants there are some learned guidelines that help guide CAD design for both males and females. These rules apply regardless of the material used. MALE Custom Midface Implant Design Rules 1. Lateral projection > anterior projection Drive augmentation outward along the zygomatic arch Keep anterior cheek relatively flat Think horizontal vector, Read More…
Male and female midface implant strategies differ less by implant type and more by shape, vector, and projection philosophy. The goal is to reinforce sex-specific skeletal cues rather than simply “add volume.” Core Aesthetic Differences Feature Male Strategy Female Strategy Dominant cue Structure & angularity Soft contour & curvature Projection emphasis Lateral / horizontal Anterior Read More…
The midface is a unique facial implantation area because it is a combination of a high bony convexity (infraorbital-malar) and a large more inferior maxillary concavity. This creates well known midfacial augmentation areas for which numerous standard implants have been designed with an extensive clinical history of use. But such standard implant styles and sizes Read More…
Testicle implants are used in two different clinical situations. The traditional use is in reconstruction of a lost testicle where a natural testicle remains on one side and the implant on the other. From a pure esthetic standpoint they can be used for testicular enhancement, making the natural testicles look bigger. This is done by Read More…
Both custom implants and fat grafting are options available to finish facial reshaping after double jaw surgery—but they solve different problems. A few patients may ultimately benefit from a combination of the two. 1. What each method is best at Goal Custom Implants Fat Grafting Increase bone-based projection ? Excellent ? Add width / structure Read More…
This is the most common and safest sequencing used when refinement procedures are planned after double jaw or bimaxillary surgery. The following is a detailed description of the biologic and logic of how to think about when to consider custom facial implants after facial bone osteotomies. 0–6 weeks | Acute healing phase What’s happening Bone 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...