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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...
Introduction Forehead horn reduction is a surgical contouring procedure designed to reduce a localized bony prominence of the frontal bone that can resemble a horn or knob. These prominences have a very characteristic location in the upper lateral region of the forehead and most commonly appear bilaterally. Patients typically seek treatment for cosmetic reasons, particularly Read More…
Introduction Subcostal rib flare refers to a visible or palpable outward angulation of the lower ribs—typically ribs 7 through 10—along the subcostal margin where the rib cage meets the upper abdomen. It is most commonly perceived as a protrusion beneath the chest, particularly when viewed from the front or side. Clinical Appearance Patients often describe Read More…
What is a composite jaw augmentation? A composite jaw augmentation is an advanced facial skeletal procedure that combines a sliding genioplasty (chin bone repositioning) with a custom-designed jawline implant. Together, these techniques improve chin projection, jawline length, width, and overall lower facial definition in a single, coordinated surgical plan. What is a sliding genioplasty? A Read More…
A composite jaw augmentation is an advanced aesthetic facial skeletal procedure that combines controlled chin bone repositioning with a patient-specific jawline implant. This integrated approach optimizes chin projection, jawline length, and mandibular definition through a single, coordinated surgical plan. It is indicated when the chin deficiency is significant enough that it can not be augmented Read More…
When rib removal (most commonly the 11th and 12th floating ribs) is combined with a back lift, the orientation of the excision—horizontal versus vertical—is the dominant factor determining the quality of waist narrowing, scar placement, and overall contour change. 1. Horizontal Back Lift With Rib Removal Incision Transverse excision across the mid- to upper back, Read More…
In rib removal surgery for waist modification, the free-floating 11th and 12th ribs have historically been the primary targets. This preference is due to their relative accessibility and lack of distal structural attachments. However, more recent surgical experience and anatomical analysis have demonstrated that ribs 10 and 11 possess longer and wider segments than rib Read More…
Rib removal surgery typically refers to partial resection of the floating ribs (11th and/or 12th ribs) and sometimes the 10th rib to reduce lower waist width or to improve contour. In aesthetic surgery patient selection it is highly selective. Common Indications Aesthetic Lower waist narrowing when skeletal width is dominant Adjunct to abdominoplasty, liposuction, or Read More…
Introduction One major factor that contributes to an attractive female figure is a favorable waist to hip ratio. (WHR) Studies have suggested that the ideal WHR is in the 0.6 to 0.7 range. Social and cultural trends today have placed greater emphasis on this aesthetic torso concept that ever before. Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and body Read More…
Hollow-chamber testicle implants are a specialized implant design developed to address two distinct clinical goals, depending on the size and function of the internal chamber. What They Are Constructed from a silicone elastomer shell Contain an internal hollow chamber, which varies in size based on intended use There are two primary designs: Small-Chamber Hollow Implant Read More…
Introduction Custom pectoral implants are patient-specific chest implants designed to enhance or restore the size, shape, and symmetry of the pectoral region. They are most commonly used in men seeking a more defined, athletic chest or correction of congenital or acquired asymmetry. Benefits of Custom Implant Design for Pectoral Augmentation CT-based design and preoperative controlThree-dimensional 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...