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Sagittal Ridge Skull Reduction – Basic Concepts and Surgical Technique

A sagittal ridge skull reduction refers to contouring down a prominent midline ridge on the top of the skull that follows the sagittal suture. It is usually done for cosmetic reasons when the ridge creates a peaked, narrow, or “keel-shaped” head appearance. What causes a sagittal ridge? Common causes include: Normal anatomical variation — thickened Read More…

Male Custom Back of Head Skull Implant Case Example

In adults, a flat back of the head is usually due to one of these situations: Natural skull shape (flat occiput) Very common and often genetic/ethnic/anatomical. Usually harmless. Some people notice it more with short haircuts or certain head angles. Residual positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly from infancy Flattening that developed as a Read More…

Male Earlobe Reduction Case Example

Earlobe reduction is a minor cosmetic procedure used to make large, elongated, or drooping earlobes smaller and more proportionate. Common reasons patients seek it include: Naturally large lobes Age-related stretching and thinning Heavy earrings causing elongation Gauged/stretch-pierced ears Asymmetry between lobes Procedure The surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia if done alone Techniques vary Read More…

Use of the Ogee Curve in Custom Facial Implant Designing

The ogee curve is one of the most important visual concepts in facial aesthetics and has increasing relevance in the design of custom facial implants. In facial analysis, the ogee curve refers to the flowing double-S contour seen on the oblique view of the face that extends from the lateral brow and orbital rim, sweeps Read More…

Unique Anatomic and Surgical Differences of the Earlobe

The earlobe is uniquely different from the rest of the ear because it is the only part of the external ear that contains no cartilage. The upper ear framework—the helix, antihelix, concha, tragus, and other structures—is supported by elastic cartilage that gives the ear its shape, stiffness, and recoil. The earlobe (lobule), however, is composed Read More…

Temporalis Muscle Removal Surgery vs. Botox Injections for Head Width Reduction

Reducing the size of the temporal muscle on the side of the head is done for head width reduction can be done both surgically and non-surgically. Both approaches aim to slim the temple/upper face area by reducing the bulk of the temporalis muscle, but they differ a lot in permanence, risk, predictability, and recovery. Feature Read More…

The Effectiveness of Temporal Muscle Removal for Head Width Reduction – A Case Example

Temporalis muscle reduction surgery (sometimes called temporal muscle reduction or temporalis reduction) is a procedure used to reduce fullness at the sides of the head/temple area, usually for cosmetic facial narrowing or contouring. How effective is it? In properly selected patients, it can be quite effective for: Narrowing the convex side of head shape Reducing Read More…

Technical Strategies: Iliac Crest Suture Anchors in Hip Implants

Aesthetic hip implants are solid silicone body-contouring implants used to widen or smooth the lateral hip/“hip dip” area. They are a specialized aesthetic surgery option for patients seeking lateral hip width or hip-dip correction when fat grafting is inadequate or unavailable Hip Implant Concepts:: Best use: thin patients or patients without enough fat for hip Read More…

Weight Lifting After Pectoral Implant Surgery

As pectoral implants involve an elevstion of the major muscle off of the chest wall the trauma will cause some short term limitations and discomfort. But the placement of pectoral implants does not preclude weight lifting although there will be a recovery process. Most patients can return to heavy lifting and full chest training about Read More…

Do Pectoral Implants Affect The Strength of the Pectoralis Major Muscle

In many experience with pectoral implats, standard and custom, reported loss of chest muscle strength has not been reported. Thus it is fair to say that it is not a significant postperatiive concer and a general statement that pectoral implants generally do not directly weaken the pectoralis major muscle, But they can potentially affect muscle Read More…