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Soft Tissue Problems After Sliding Genioplasty

While the bone movement in a sliding genioplasty is usually very predictable, the soft tissue response is far more variable and is the source of most aesthetic concerns after surgery. These issues occur because the chin muscles, fat, skin, and lower lip must adapt to a new skeletal position. Potentisl soft tissue problems include: Chin Read More…

A-Assisted Shouilder Narrowing (Clavicle Reduction Osteotomies) Surgery

AI has several promising applications in shoulder narrowing surgery by clavicle shortening osteotomies, although its role is primarily in planning and execution rather than replacing the surgeon’s judgment or technique. Because shoulder narrowing surgery depends on precise bone cuts, accurate shortening, and symmetric reconstruction, it is well suited for AI-assisted surgical planning. Here are the Read More…

Insights into AI-Assisted Custom Facial Implants

Artificial intelligence is beginning to change many aspects of medicine, but nowhere is its potential more exciting than in the design of custom facial implants. While AI cannot independently create a perfect implant from a CT scan, it is becoming an increasingly valuable tool that enhances the surgeon’s ability to analyze facial anatomy, simulate outcomes, Read More…

Ai-Assisted Custom Skull Implant Design Process

AI-assisted custom skull implant design is best understood as a collaborative workflow in which artificial intelligence accelerates engineering tasks while the surgeon remains responsible for the aesthetic goals, anatomical planning, and final implant design. AI is a design assistant—not an autonomous implant designer. A typical workflow consists of the following steps: 1. High-Resolution CT Scan Read More…

Upper and Lower Lip Vestibular Releases with Dermal-Fat Grafting Case Example

Lip vestibular contracture is an uncommon but challenging problem that occurs when scar tissue shortens the distance between the inner lip and the alveolar sulcus, creating a shallow vestibule. Patients often complain of lower lip tightness, restricted lip movement, and an unnatural smile. In young patients if is most commonly the sequaelae of prior intraoral Read More…

Recovery Timeline after Custom Skull Implant Surgery

Recovery after placement of a custom skull implant is generally easier than many patients anticipate because the procedure involves the scalp and skull rather than muscles or joints. While swelling and scalp tightness are expected, pain is usually modest and most patients are able to resume routine activities within two weeks. The First 24–48 Hours Read More…

The Aesthetic Basis of Female Crown of the Skull Augmentations

Augmentation of the crown of the skull is one of the most common requests among female skull reshaping patients. A prominent crown of the skull has long been recognized as an important head shape element as seen by many hairstyles over the years. This raises the question as to.why do women value a high crown Read More…

Custom Implant for Female Crown of Skull Augmentation Case Example

A custom crown-of-the-skull implant is designed to increase the height and smooth the contour of the upper central skull (vertex) while maintaining a natural feminine head shape. Unlike implants that widen the sides of the head or augment the back of the skull, a crown implant selectively builds the highest point of the skull to Read More…

Common Misconceptions About Facial Implant Materials

While the available materials for custom facial implants, silicone, PEEK, porous polyethylene and titanium, have been around for years I find few patients and even many surgeons don’t think about them properly. Misconceptions about their properties abound and the following are a few of the most common. Common Misconceptions “Rigiduty Means A Superior Aesthetic Result” Read More…

Custom Facial Implant Materials – Silicone, PEEK, Porous Polyethylene, and Titanium: How To Choose the Right Material

Custom facial implants are manufactured from several biocompatible materials, most commonly solid silicone, PEEK, porous polyethylene, and titanium. Each has unique advantages and limitations, and no single material is best for every patient or every procedure. The most important factor in a successful custom facial implant is not the material—it is the implant’s design. A Read More…