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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...
The key elements in a custom forehead implant design can be divided into aesthetic goals, anatomical constraints, and implant engineering considerations. 1. Forehead Shape Goals The first step is defining exactly what forehead change is desired: Horizontal augmentation: Increasing overall forehead projection. Vertical augmentation: Increasing forehead height. Central prominence: Creating more fullness in the midline. Read More…
In custom jawline implant design, the zygomatic arch is not part of the implant itself, but it is a very important anatomic landmark and aesthetic reference point that influences the design. Several ways it comes into play: 1. Defines the Upper Limit of Jawline Width When creating a mandibular angle or wraparound jaw implant, one Read More…
Recent advancements in lip enhancement surgery include: Hyaluronic acid fillers with refined injection techniques: More emphasis on lip shape, support, and proportion rather than simply adding volume. Lip lift procedures: Particularly subnasal (“bullhorn”) lip lifts that shorten the distance between the nose and upper lip, increasing upper tooth show and lip definition. Micro-fat grafting to Read More…
A large two-stage skull augmentation is used when the desired increase in skull size or contour exceeds what the scalp can safely accommodate in a single operation. The goal is to create enough scalp tissue first, then place a much larger custom implant in a second surgery. Stage 1: Scalp Expansion A scalp tissue expander Read More…
For overall cranial augmentation performed purely for aesthetic enhancement, there is surprisingly little scientific literature defining an “ideal” skull shape compared to the extensive literature on facial aesthetics. Most implant design is therefore based on artistic contouring principles combined with anthropometric measurements rather than any single formula such as the Golden Ratio. What Makes a Read More…
The Golden Ratio (approximately 1.618:1) has some relevance to the design of custom skull implants but it is not rigidly applied. It is helpful in understanding good skull shape proportions For aesthetic facial procedures, surgeons sometimes reference proportions related to the Golden Ratio when evaluating facial balance, forehead width, facial thirds, or overall craniofacial harmony. However, Read More…
Implant sizing in Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) patients is very different from standard cosmetic calf augmentation because the tissues are usually: thinner tighter more asymmetric neurologically compromised less forgiving of oversized implants The reconstructive goal is usually: “restore proportional leg contour without creating implant conspicuity.” Core Principles of Sizing in CMT 1. Conservative sizing is critical The Read More…
Calf implants can be a useful reconstructive option in selected patients with Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) disease, particularly when there is severe lower leg muscle wasting (“stork legs”) that causes cosmetic deformity and sometimes difficulty fitting clothing or feeling comfortable socially. A few important considerations make CMT patients different from standard cosmetic calf augmentation patients: Why calf Read More…
Medpor jaw angle implant removal is one of the more technically demanding explant procedures because of thick soft tissue coverage, strong tissue ingrowth, and proximity to the masseter muscle and the facial artery.. It’s very different from silicone angle implant removal and often behaves like a deep subperiosteal dissection with partial reconstruction. Here’s how it’s Read More…
Nasal dorsal augmentation involves increasing the height and/or improving the contour of the nasal bridge (dorsum). It is a common component of rhinoplasty, particularly in patients with a low or flat nasal bridge or an irregular dorsal contour. Common Indications Low nasal bridge (common in many Asian, African, or revision rhinoplasty patients) Saddle nose deformity 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...