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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 Bony chin reduction, when performed by shaving, can be done from two different approaches, either from above (intraoral) or from below (submental). While both approaches provide access to the chin bone the dimensional reductions that can be achieved between ram are different. The submental approach provides direct, wide exposure of the lower chin bone Read More…
Introduction Tracheal augmentation refers to surgical procedures intended to enlarge, reinforce, or reshape the trachea (windpipe) to improve airflow. As a form of reconstructive airway surgery, tissue or graft material is added to widen the airway or stabilize weak or collapsed segments. It is not typically considered a cosmetic procedure—unlike a tracheal shave, which reduces Read More…
At a recent art show I submitted several pieces of art I created,one of which was a sculpture using explanted and discarded breast, buttock, thigh and calf implants. In putting this piece together I had time to ponder the differences between the artistic sculpture I was creating on weekends and the surgery I do during Read More…
Introduction Facial implants are solid, biocompatible devices placed beneath the soft tissues and against the facial skeleton to augment or refine key structural areas. Commonly treated regions include: Cheeks (malar/submalar) Chin (mentoplasty) Jaw angles / jawline Unlike injectable fillers, facial implants provide stable, long-term structural change because they maintain their shape permanently once placed. The Read More…
Barry Eppley, MD, DMD World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon Introduction One of the most common shoulder muscle deformities is atrophy resulting from axillary nerve injury. The axillary nerve, a branch of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus (C5–C6), innervates the deltoid and teres minor muscles. Damage to this nerve—whether due to trauma, shoulder dislocation, or iatrogenic Read More…
Introduction Forehead augmentation can be performed using several techniques, but a custom implant remains the most precise method for achieving controlled shape and projection across the entire upper third of the face. These implants—typically made from medical-grade silicone or PEEK—are digitally designed using a patient’s 3D CT scan. Unlike standard, off-the-shelf implants, each custom design Read More…
Introduction The external skin approach to placing jaw angle implants is a less commonly used alternative to the more common intraoral approach. Coming from the skin side it provides direct access to the angle of the mandible as well as optimal visualization of the working end of the implant. Transcutaneous access to the mandibular angle Read More…
Introduction The term facelift broadly describes facial rejuvenation procedures encompassing various surgical techniques aimed at creating a more youthful and refreshed appearance. A key factor in defining a facelift is which portion of the face is treated, as this determines the specific surgical methods used. Traditionally, a facelift refers to treatment of the lower face—hence, Read More…
Introduction Custom facial implants can be fabricated from a variety of materials, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. One such material is PEEK (polyetheretherketone), a high-performance thermoplastic polymer from the polyaryletherketone (PAEK) family. Medical-grade variants of PEEK meet strict biocompatibility and sterilization standards, making them suitable for cranio-maxillofacial applications. PEEK implants can be machined or Read More…
Introduction Breast augmentation is one of the most common aesthetic body contouring procedures and among the most implant-dependent. Silicone gel implants are available in a wide range of sizes—from approximately 150 cc to 800 cc. While implant size will look different depending on each patient’s body, sizes can generally be categorized as follows: Small: under 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...