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Skull Implant Replacement Case Study

Introduction Unlike facial implants, there are no standard implants available for aesthetic skull augmentation. This reflects both the relatively low frequency of such procedures and the highly individualized nature of each patient’s skull contour concerns. The ideal shape and thickness of a skull implant must be customized to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. Because Read More…

Custom Brow Bone Implant Replacement Case Study

Introduction Brow bone implants are specialized facial implants designed to augment or reshape the brow and forehead region, typically for aesthetic or gender-affirming purposes. True custom brow bone implants are patient-specific and usually fabricated from solid silicone as this is best material to use for any aesthetic onlay skull augmentation surgery. Because these implants are Read More…

Preoperative Skull Reduction Bone Thickness Assessment

Skull reduction is a specialized cranial contouring surgery designed to reduce and reshape areas of the skull to create a smaller, smoother, and more proportionate head shape. The procedure involves thinning or removing portions of the outer skull bone to achieve the desired contour. It is most commonly performed for aesthetic purposes—to refine a high, Read More…

Submental Chin Pad Excision Technique

Introduction A submental chin reduction (or submental contouring) is a surgical procedure designed to reshape the chin by reducing excessive projection or fullness beneath it — often referred to as a “double chin.” This should be differentiated from a submentoplasty or platysmaplasty, which targets the neck rather than the chin. Those procedures focus on removing Read More…

Custom Facial Implant Modification – Customizing the Custom Implant

Introduction Custom facial implants are uniquely designed to match a patient’s individual anatomy and aesthetic goals. Unlike stock implants, which come in standardized sizes and shapes, custom implants are created using advanced imaging and 3D design technology to achieve precise symmetry and personalized enhancement. Using specialized CAD (computer-aided design) software, the surgeon and design engineers Read More…

Can a Total Jaw Augmentation and Facelift Be Combined?

In older men with significant neck sagging and a weak jawline, a not uncommon question arises: should a custom jawline implant be combined with a full lower facelift for the best aesthetic result? This presents a unique challenge, as jaw augmentation and neck lifting are closely connected—both anatomically and aesthetically. Understanding the Relationship Between Jaw Read More…

Technical Strategies – Custom Forehead Implant Placement Guides

Introduction Custom forehead implants are designed to enhance or reshape the forehead and brow region—often to achieve aesthetic balance or for gender-affirming purposes. These implants are individually fabricated from silicone or PEEK (polyether ether ketone) using a 3D CT scan of the patient’s skull, ensuring a precise fit that follows the natural contours of the Read More…

Natural Custom Jawline Implant Case Study

Background When patients refer to “natural jaw augmentation,” they usually mean enhancing the jaw’s shape and definition in a way that looks balanced and refined—without appearing obviously “done.” The goal is to strengthen or emphasize the existing jawline while maintaining harmony with other facial features such as the chin, cheeks, and neck. A natural-looking result Read More…

Testicular Implant Replacement: Case Study

Introduction Two main types of testicular implants are currently available for replacing lost or removed testicles: Saline-filled implants — silicone-shell devices filled with sterile salt water. Solid silicone implants — also known as “ultrasoft” or “gummy bear–type” implants, made entirely of solid silicone and not fluid-filled. The term silicone in this context refers to the Read More…

Indications for Custom Paranasal Implants Case Study

Introduction Paranasal implants are a well-established method of facial enhancement designed to augment the midface region—specifically the area around the sides of the nose (the paranasal or pyriform aperture region). This portion of the midface may appear flat or deficient due to individual skeletal development, aging, or an aesthetic desire for greater central midface projection. Read More…