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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...
Shoulder reduction by clavicles shortening and breast implant augmentation are two types of aesthetic body contouring surgeries Breast augmentation is a very common aesthetic surgery while shoulder reduction is far less frequently done. But in select patients these two aesthetic needs may intersect provoking the question can they be done at the same time. in Read More…
In the surgical treatjment of aesthetic midface concerns there are two different approaches, maxillary advancement or implant augmentation. While on the suface they may be seen as interchangeable they are quite different in their aesthetic effects and their indications. The following provides a detailed comparison betwen these differenves How Is A Custom Midface Mask Implant Read More…
Custom midface mask implants are a specific subtype of custom facial implants that act as a single, continuous skeletal “overlay” for the central face rather than separate cheek or infraorbital pieces. Think of it as a one-piece midface framework that sits on top of the maxilla and along the infraorbital rims and cheeks. What a Read More…
Standard off-the shelf (OTS) implants exist for just about every facial area below the brow bones. This is true for the infraorbital area of the upper midface as well with the tear trough implant. It is an implant that was originally made to treat a limited or the entire infraorbital rim bone. How does this Read More…
Custom implant designs offer great versatility for augmentation of upper midface aesthetic bony deficiencies particularly the undereye area. There are two basic types of undereye custom designs, infraorbital (IO) and infraorbital-malar (IOM) implants. A comparison of infraorbital-only versus infraorbital–malar implants, focusing on when each works, when it doesn’t, and why, will make the difference in Read More…
Custom infraorbital–malar implants are one of the most powerful (and under-used) solutions for true undereye hollowing, especially when the problem is skeletal deficiency, not just soft-tissue fat loss (e.g., after lower blepharoplasty) Undereye hollowing is often caused by: Infraorbital rim deficiency Negative vector midface Low malar projection with deep tear trough Thin lower-lid soft tissue Read More…
Introduction There are two primary implant concepts used for testicular enlargement: wraparound implants and side by side (displacement) implants. The side?by?side technique uses a solid testicular implant placed adjacent to the natural testicle. Implant size is determined by how much volume is required to adequately displace the native testicle. The wrap?around technique uses an implant Read More…
Adult brachycephaly refers to a persistently short, wide head shape (increased cranial width relative to length) that began in infancy and remained into adulthood. What it is Definition: Brachycephaly = reduced front-to-back skull length with increased width Cephalic index: Typically > 80–85 In adults, the skull bones are fused, so the shape is stable and non-progressive The most common cause is positional Read More…
A piezotome is a surgical device that uses ultrasonic vibrations to cut bone precisely while sparing soft tissue (nerves, blood vessels, mucosa). It’s basically bone surgery on “precision mode.” What it’s used for In plastic surgery (and related fields), it’s commonly used for: Rhinoplasty (especially piezo rhinoplasty for nasal bone osteotomies) Facial bone contouring Orthognathic Read More…
Buttock implants are solid silicone implants placed surgically to increase projection, shape, and firmness of the buttocks. They’re different from injectabelfillers and from fat transfer (BBL). They’re usually considered when: Someone is very lean and doesn’t have enough fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) They want more projection than fat transfer alone can provide 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...