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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...
Introduction Facial Feminization Reversal refers to surgical and non-surgical approaches used to reverse or soften the effects of prior Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS), typically to restore more traditionally masculine or neutral facial features. What “Reversal” Really Means FFS alters bone and soft tissue for a permanent change, so reversal may only be partial, not a Read More…
Introduction Hydroxyapatite (HA) forehead augmentation is a skeletal contouring procedure that uses a bone-like material to increase projection, smooth surface irregularities, or reshape the forehead. It is most commonly performed for aesthetic contour enhancement, post-traumatic deformities, congenital asymmetries, and frontal sinus obliteration. What Is Hydroxyapatite? Hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate compound that closely mimics the Read More…
Introduction Improving the appearance of the jaw angle region after prior implant augmentation is not uncommon and is usually very fixable. The correct solution, however, depends on the specific failure pattern of the original implant. Key questions include: Where is the current implant positioned? and What additional dimensions are needed to achieve an improved jaw Read More…
Introduction A back-of-the-head skull implant, also known as an occipital implant, is a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure designed to improve posterior skull projection, roundness, and symmetry. Common indications include: A flat or under-projected occiput (most often congenital) Imbalance in head shape where the front or sides are well developed but the back appears flat Asymmetry Read More…
Introduction Forehead implants are a surgical option to permanently reshape or augment the forehead, typically used to improve projection for flat or recessed foreheads. The concept of forehead implants may be partial or complete based on whether a brow bone augmentation effect is desired or not (forehead vs forehead-brow bone implant ) For purposes of Read More…
Introduction Reduction osteotomies of the clavicle for shoulder reshaping (shoulder narrowing or “desquaring”) follow the same core biological principles as fracture healing, but with nuances related to clavicular anatomy, vascularity, and rigid fixation. Healing typically progresses through four well-established phases: 1. Biological Phases of Healing Inflammatory Phase (0–7 days) Hematoma formation and initiation of inflammatory Read More…
AlloClae is a structural adipose filler developed by Tiger Aesthetics — a new type of cosmetic injectable.Unlike traditional fillers (e.g. hyaluronic acid) or typical fat-grafting (which requires harvesting your own fat via liposuction), AlloClae uses donor-derived adipose tissue (processed fat tissue) that’s sterilized and purified for safe injection. The processed tissue retains key structural elements Read More…
Fat grafting by injection is one of the most common aesthetic surgeries performed for a wide variety of soft tissue augmentation or contouring effects. While there are many variables involved in the success of such injection procedures the first one is adequate donor tissue. In cases of lack of donor tissue or exhausted donor sites Read More…
Introduction Custom head-widening implants are a highly specialized procedure performed by only a few surgeons worldwide. These implants are 3D-designed, medical-grade solid silicone devices placed along the sides of the skull—specifically over the temporal muscle region—to increase the absolute width of the head. Designed from a patient’s 3D CT scan, they typically provide 0.5–1.0 cm Read More…
Introduction A metopic skull ridge refers to a prominent midline bony elevation that runs down the center of the upper forehead. It originates from the metopic suture, which allows the infant skull to expand during early brain growth. This suture normally closes between 3 and 12 months of age. As it fuses, a temporary bony 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...