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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...
Aesthetic Augmentation of the Midface: Maxillary Implant Options Historically, midface enhancement has been achieved using commercially available, off-the-shelf cheek implants. These come in two primary styles: malar and submalar. Malar implants primarily augment the cheekbone itself. Submalar implants target the underside or concave area of the cheekbone, extending into the upper soft tissues of the Read More…
Background In older males with erectile dysfunction, a penile prosthesis combined with testosterone replacement therapy can produce notable improvements. However, this benefit comes with a trade-off — progressive testicular atrophy. Testosterone accelerates the natural age-related reduction in testicular size, and when penile length is increased, the contrast makes the testicles appear even smaller. The result Read More…
Background The sagittal crest is a raised midline ridge of bone most commonly seen in many mammals and reptiles. It serves as the attachment site for the temporal muscles—developmentally indicating strong jaw function. In general, the higher the sagittal crest, the larger and stronger the temporal jaw muscles (e.g., gorillas, certain dinosaurs). Humans typically do Read More…
Background Injectable fillers are among the most commonly performed nonsurgical aesthetic procedures for the face, having been used hundreds of millions of times over the past two decades. While a wide variety of filling agents exist, all share one essential aspect: they must be injected. Traditionally, this was done using a beveled needle to puncture Read More…
Background The success of skull reduction surgery depends primarily on the thickness of the undesired bony protrusion. These protrusions are generally categorized as either ectopic or developmental. Ectopic skull protrusions are localized bony bumps, often resulting from trauma. They tend to be thicker than the surrounding bone. The most well-known of these is the osteoma, Read More…
Background A narrow head shape in adults can only be corrected through implant augmentation. The most critical design consideration is whether the implant should remain within the bony temporal line or extend beyond it. Type 1 Implants augment only the sides of the head and stay within the temporal lines. Type 2 Implants—used for more Read More…
Cheek augmentation can be achieved through several methods—most commonly, injectable fillers, fat grafting, and cheek implants. Each option serves a role in enhancing facial aesthetics. However, when it comes to consistent shape, defined size, long-term permanency, and potential reversibility, cheek implants remain the gold standard. Yet, not all patients are comfortable with the idea of Read More…
There are many reasons why patients seek surgical changes to their faces. With more than twenty facial regions that can be altered, the possibilities for enhancement are virtually endless. Broadly speaking, facial cosmetic surgery falls into two categories: anti-aging procedures and structural surgery—a distinction that largely mirrors the difference between soft tissue and hard tissue Read More…
The width of the side of the head through subtotal temporal muscle removal has proven to be a consistently safe and effective aesthetic procedure. A common and understandable question from patients is whether this type of muscle reduction might impair jaw function or chewing. It seems logical to assume that removing a portion of a Read More…
A custom forehead-brow bone implant is the definitive procedure for masculinizing the upper third of the male face. As the largest single-piece custom facial implant, it can produce a dramatic transformation. Typically inserted through a scalp incision positioned near the coronal suture line, the implant’s placement is guided by the inferior border of the brow 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...