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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...
This is the most common and safest sequencing used when refinement procedures are planned after double jaw or bimaxillary surgery. The following is a detailed description of the biologic and logic of how to think about when to consider custom facial implants after facial bone osteotomies. 0–6 weeks | Acute healing phase What’s happening Bone Read More…
Custom facial implants can be an excellent adjunct to double jaw surgery when skeletal movements alone don’t fully achieve the desired facial shape or proportions. Double jaw surgery mainly affects bone projection and some degree of vertical length. But it can not increase width or make changes in the shape of the bones moved. Here’s Read More…
Temple hollowing can be treated with either dermal fillers or temporal implants. The right choice depends on the degree of volume loss, desired longevity, and comfort with surgery. Choose Fillers If: Temple hollowing is mild to moderate You want a non-surgical option You prefer a temporary or reversible treatment You want to “test” volume restoration Read More…
Fullness in the temples plays an important role in a youthful, healthy facial appearance. As we age, volume loss in the temple area can create a hollowed look that makes the upper face appear gaunt, emphasizes bony contours, and can cause the outer eyebrow to droop. Restoring volume in this area can soften the face, Read More…
The zygomatic arch is a critical structural and aesthetic component of the midface. While commonly discussed in relation to cheek augmentation, its role is distinct from that of the malar eminence. The arch primarily influences facial width, lateral contour, and overall skeletal balance rather than anterior projection. Anatomically, the zygomatic arch is formed by the Read More…
Calculating bone thickness in skull reduction (cranial contouring) surgery is a critical step for safety and predictable aesthetic outcomes. Below is a practical, surgeon-focused explanation of how this is done in modern practice. Primary Assessment Tool: 3D CT Skull Scan A 3D skull CT scan allows direct measurement of the three layers of the skull, Read More…
Abstract Forehead augmentation is an established craniofacial aesthetic procedure used to alter contour, projection, and symmetry of the upper facial skeleton. Two primary structural methods are employed: intraoperatively sculpted bone cements and preoperatively designed custom implants. Although both techniques provide permanent augmentation, they differ significantly in fabrication method, precision of shape control, surgical requirements, and Read More…
Abstract Forehead augmentation using custom-designed implants has become an increasingly refined procedure in craniofacial and aesthetic surgery. However, optimal outcomes depend on recognizing the fundamental anatomical and aesthetic differences between male and female foreheads. This article outlines the gender-specific skeletal characteristics, aesthetic objectives, and implant design principles that guide successful custom forehead augmentation. Female forehead Read More…
Can rib removal surgery give me a waist like Pixie Fox? In almost all cases, the answer is no. Pixie Fox’s result is not typical and should not be considered a realistic expectation for most patients. Her outcome reflects a very specific combination of factors, including the extent of her surgery, her body type, other Read More…
Having performed more than one hundred rib-removal surgeries for body contouring over the past decade—encompassing nearly 400 individual rib modifications—I am frequently asked about the waist-narrowing effects of this procedure, particularly as they relate to one of the most well-known patients in the world to undergo it: Pixie Fox. More specifically, patients often ask whether 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...