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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...
Masseteric muscle dehiscence after jaw angle implant surgery is more common than is ackowkedged and rarely discussed in the medical literature. But it can create several problems: implant exposure due to lack of adequate full muscle coverage, a step off or soft tissue contour deformity over the gonial angle, an abnormally high muscle bul when Read More…
Management of the masseter muscle is one of the key technical issues in placement of isolated jaw angle and wraparound jawline implants. This applies to all implant sized and dimensions but particularly vertical-lengthening or large widening angle implants. It is also pertinent to any jaw angle that has had prior surgery, such as SSROs and Read More…
In the context of waist narrowing surgery, rib removal and rib fracture (rib remodeling) techniques are fundamentally different procedures. in how the lower three ribs are treated. As a result it is never that they arrive exactly at the same aesthetic outcome. Why Rib Removal Produces More Permanent and Predictable Narrowing Rib removal (typically portions Read More…
The.most common facial defatting procedure, a buccal lipectomy, is seemingly a straight forward and effective procedure. But like all aesthetic surgeries there are downsides and errors with it. Common buccal lipectomy (buccal fat removal) errors can be divided into planning errors and technical surgical errors. Patient Selection Errors These are often the most significant misjudgements. Read More…
Patients frequently request revision of scars from traumatic injuries for improvement, The pertinent question is upfront is what is the likelihood that such scar revisions will make it look better or less visible. This answer partially lies in understanding the concept of RSTLs and the scar’s relationship to them. Relaxed skin tension lines (RSTLs) of Read More…
When designing a custom zygomatic arch implant, the primary goal is usually not projection but controlled lateralization of the arch to create the desired increase in upper facial width while maintaining a natural skeletal contour. Key Design Parameters 1. Amount of Width Increase This is the most important variable. Typical augmentation: 3–5 mm per side: Read More…
A zygomatic arch implant is a facial skeletal implant designed to increase the projection and width of the zygomatic arch, which is the bony arch that extends backward from the cheekbone toward the ear. It is a cheek implant but not creating a traditional form of cheek augmentation. Anatomy The cheekbone region consists of: Malar Read More…
Rib removal (or more commonly partial 10th/11th/12th rib resection for waist narrowing) and buttock augmentation can be combined in a single operation, but whether it is advisable depends on the specific buttock procedure and the patient’s anatomy, operative time, and risk profile. Key considerations: Positioning: Rib resection is usually performed with the patient prone or Read More…
Can shoulder narrowing and rib removal body contouring surgeries be done at the same time…and what would the recovery be like? Yes, shoulder reduction (clavicle shortening) surgery and rib removal/waist narrowing surgery can technically be performed during the same operation, but it is generally considered a demanding combination with a more difficult recovery than Read More…
Ai Facial Imaging Replication – Understanding What Is Possible Artificial intelligence (AI) can now create highly realistic images of faces. Some people use these images to visualize facial features they would like to have, such as a stronger jawline, more prominent cheekbones, a more projected chin, or better facial balance. A common question is: “Can 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...