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Occipital Knob and Scalp Roll Excision Case Study

Introduction Occipital knob reduction—also known as inion reduction—is a form of skull reshaping surgery performed to smooth or reduce the bony prominence at the back of the head. What It Is The occipital knob is an outward projection of the occipital bone, located along the midline at the back of the skull. While most people Read More…

Iliac Crest Reduction: Case Study

Introduction Modifications of the iliac crest represent one of several aesthetic skeletal contouring procedures, alongside ribcage narrowing, clavicle shortening or lengthening, and limb-length modification. Iliac crest expansion (pelvic plasty) is a relatively new hip-widening procedure that uses a metal implant. In contrast, iliac crest reduction reduces excessive bony hip width or prominent crestal ridges. This Read More…

Jaw Reduction Case Study

Background Aesthetic jaw reduction—also known as mandibular contouring or V-line surgery—is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape or slim the lower jaw to create a more balanced, oval, or heart-shaped facial appearance. While it is most commonly performed as part of facial feminization surgery, it can be beneficial for anyone who feels their jawline Read More…

Lower Buttock Lift Case Study

Introduction The female body features two hemispherical prominences—the breasts and the buttocks. Although located on different areas of the body, both are subject to the same natural effect of gravity: ptosis, or sagging. This descent occurs due to stretching and loss of tissue elasticity, often following weight loss. While breast ptosis is well studied—with established Read More…

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…