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Submental Soft Tissue Chin Pad Excision Case Example

A submental soft tissue chin pad excision is a direct surgical procedure designed to reduce the bulk of the soft tissue over the bony chin (chin pad). It is most useful in patients whose chin appears overly full despite having a normal chin bone projection. The excess is usually a combination of fibrofatty tissue, subcutaneous Read More…

Correction of Clavicle Asymmetry in Shoulder Narrowing Surgery

Correction of pre-existing clavicle asymmetry is an important consideration when performing cosmetic shoulder narrowing surgery. In fact, many patients seeking shoulder reduction already have subtle differences in clavicle length, slope, rotation, or position that become more noticeable once the shoulders are narrowed. Can Clavicle Asymmetry Be Corrected? Yes. Because shoulder narrowing surgery involves shortening the Read More…

Fat Grafting vs Custom Infraorbital Implants for Undereye Hollows

Fat grafting and custom infraorbital implants are both used to improve the under-eye region, but they solve different problems. The choice depends on whether the deficiency is primarily soft tissue, bone, or a combination of both. Fat Grafting Fat grafting adds living tissue beneath the skin. Advantages Uses your own tissue. Soft, natural feel. Excellent Read More…

The Role of Custom Jawline Implants in V Line Surgery Reversal

V line surgery is a very popular methof of reductive facial reshaping achievwed through mandibular bone removal. But like all forms of facial reshaping (augmentation or reduction) patients may later regret their decision and wish to partially or fully reverse it. Custom jawline implants are the only effective method to reliably and permanently reverse the Read More…

Five Site Temporal Artery Ligations Case Example

Superficial temporal artery prominence is well known to occur and for some affected fond it to be an aesthetic concern. The definitive treatment is to reduce/eliminate the flow through the visible part of the artery by a ligation technique. Due to the extensive connections or anastomoses of the artery, as is common for many head Read More…

The Anatomic and Biologic Basis For Prominent Superficial Temporal Arteries

The temporal arteries on the side of the head are well known because of their more superficial location and their resultant visibility in certain people. Running above the fascia of the temporal muscle over the temporal fossa and onto the side of the forehead makes them susceptible to becoming more prominent later in life. But Read More…

Features of a Custom Jawline Implant For Facial Masculinization

The biggest difference between an average male jaw and the kind of jawline seen on fashion models or actors is usually a combination of bone structure, body fat, muscle, and lighting, not one single feature. Here’s what people typically associate with an “ideal” male jawline: 1. Strong mandibular angle The angle where the jaw meets Read More…

Custom Jawline Implant Replacement for a Standard Chin Implant Case Example

One of the most common reasons for a request for a custom jawline implant is in the patient who has an existing standard chin implant. In most cases this is because they saw positive improvements from the chin implant and are either: trying to extend the benefits of the chin implant to the rest of Read More…

Male Mouth Widening Surgery Results Case Example

Mouth widening surgery is usually called lateral commissuroplasty (or oral commissuroplasty). It is a procedure that enlarges the horizontal width of the mouth by moving the corners of the mouth outward. It can be performed for either: Functional reasons (microstomia, scarring from burns or trauma, congenital conditions) Cosmetic reasons in patients who feel their mouth Read More…

The Aesthetic Benefits of a Custom Jawline Implant + Deep Plane Facelift Combination

Stronger Structure. Lifted Tissues. Natural, Long-Lasting Results. Overview A custom jawline implant and deep plane facelift address two different causes of facial aging and contour deficiency: Custom Jawline Implant enhances the underlying skeletal framework. Deep Plane Facelift repositions descended facial soft tissues. Together, they create a stronger jawline, improved neck contour, and more comprehensive facial Read More…