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Clavicle Size and Its Effect on Safe Shortening in Shoulder Narrowing Surgery

The size and shape of the clavicle are among the primary anatomical factors that determine how much shortening can be performed safely. Several aspects of clavicular anatomy matter: Overall clavicle length A long clavicle provides more “reserve” for shortening. A short clavicle reaches biomechanical limits sooner. Men generally have clavicles about 15–17 cm long, while Read More…

Male Paranasal Implants Case Example

Paranasal implants are custom-designed or standard implants placed over the piriform aperture and paranasal (premaxillary) region to increase support and projection beside the base of the nose. They are among the most effective procedures for correcting a recessed central midface. What They Correct Paranasal implants improve: Deficient projection around the nasal base A deep nasolabial Read More…

Male Extended Corner of Mouth Lifts Case Example

An extended corner of the mouth lift (ECML) is a modification of the traditional corner of the mouth lift (CML) that extends the excision beyond the commissure and onto the lateral upper lip. It is designed for patients in whom simply elevating the oral commissure is insufficient to create a more youthful or aesthetically pleasing Read More…

Penile and Testicle Implants – Which Is Done First?

Augmentation of the penile-scrotal region can be done using penile and testicular implants. Some men only ever get one implant type while others may desire both. In the latter case the pertinent question is which should be done firsty and can they even be done together, If both procedures are planned, the penile implant (IPP) Read More…

Combining a Custom Jawline Implant, Paranasal Implants, and Corner of Mouth Lifts Case Example

Many patients seeking facial enhancement have deficiencies that extend beyond a weak jawline. While a custom jawline implant can create a stronger, more defined lower face, optimal facial balance often requires addressing the midface and perioral region as well. Combining a custom jawline implant with paranasal implants and corner of mouth lifts provides a comprehensive Read More…

The Use of Custom Solid Silicone Implants For Aesthetic Skull Augmentations

For aesthetic skull augmentation, custom solid silicone implants are generally the preferred material because they best satisfy the requirements of cosmetic cranial contouring: precise shape, smooth contours, long-term stability, and the ability to be safely revised if necessary. While materials such as PEEK, porous polyethylene (Medpor), PMMA, and titanium all have specific reconstructive indications, they Read More…

Small Custom Implants for Minor Skull Contouring Case Example

Small custom skull implants are a niche application of cranial augmentation used to correct localized contour irregularities rather than significantly enlarge the skull. They are ideal for patients who have subtle asymmetries, depressions, or flat spots that are noticeable in certain lighting or with short hair but do not require a large implant. Common indications Read More…

Standard Implants for Female Temporal Hollowing Case Example

Temporal implants are an effective option for women or men with moderate to severe temporal hollowing, particularly when the deficiency is due to age-related fat loss or muscle atrophy. Compared with fat grafting, implants provide a permanent, precisely controlled restoration of the temporal contour. Ideal candidates Patients who have: Congenital temporal hollowing Hollowing after significant Read More…

Submental Soft Tissue Chin Pad Excision Case Example

A submental soft tissue chin pad excision is a direct surgical procedure designed to reduce the bulk of the soft tissue over the bony chin (chin pad). It is most useful in patients whose chin appears overly full despite having a normal chin bone projection. The excess is usually a combination of fibrofatty tissue, subcutaneous Read More…

Correction of Clavicle Asymmetry in Shoulder Narrowing Surgery

Correction of pre-existing clavicle asymmetry is an important consideration when performing cosmetic shoulder narrowing surgery. In fact, many patients seeking shoulder reduction already have subtle differences in clavicle length, slope, rotation, or position that become more noticeable once the shoulders are narrowed. Can Clavicle Asymmetry Be Corrected? Yes. Because shoulder narrowing surgery involves shortening the Read More…