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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 ogee curve is one of the most important visual concepts in facial aesthetics and has increasing relevance in the design of custom facial implants. In facial analysis, the ogee curve refers to the flowing double-S contour seen on the oblique view of the face that extends from the lateral brow and orbital rim, sweeps Read More…
The earlobe is uniquely different from the rest of the ear because it is the only part of the external ear that contains no cartilage. The upper ear framework—the helix, antihelix, concha, tragus, and other structures—is supported by elastic cartilage that gives the ear its shape, stiffness, and recoil. The earlobe (lobule), however, is composed Read More…
Reducing the size of the temporal muscle on the side of the head is done for head width reduction can be done both surgically and non-surgically. Both approaches aim to slim the temple/upper face area by reducing the bulk of the temporalis muscle, but they differ a lot in permanence, risk, predictability, and recovery. Feature Read More…
Temporalis muscle reduction surgery (sometimes called temporal muscle reduction or temporalis reduction) is a procedure used to reduce fullness at the sides of the head/temple area, usually for cosmetic facial narrowing or contouring. How effective is it? In properly selected patients, it can be quite effective for: Narrowing the convex side of head shape Reducing Read More…
Aesthetic hip implants are solid silicone body-contouring implants used to widen or smooth the lateral hip/“hip dip” area. They are a specialized aesthetic surgery option for patients seeking lateral hip width or hip-dip correction when fat grafting is inadequate or unavailable Hip Implant Concepts:: Best use: thin patients or patients without enough fat for hip Read More…
As pectoral implants involve an elevstion of the major muscle off of the chest wall the trauma will cause some short term limitations and discomfort. But the placement of pectoral implants does not preclude weight lifting although there will be a recovery process. Most patients can return to heavy lifting and full chest training about Read More…
In many experience with pectoral implats, standard and custom, reported loss of chest muscle strength has not been reported. Thus it is fair to say that it is not a significant postperatiive concer and a general statement that pectoral implants generally do not directly weaken the pectoralis major muscle, But they can potentially affect muscle Read More…
One of the common questions I get about facial implants, and custom facial implants in particular, is what will happen to them if I sustain trauma to the face. Will the implant break/fracture or become displaced? Let me address how facial implant materials respond to trauma or more specifically what is their impact resistance (aka Read More…
For extra large pectoral implants, there are basically two categories: Largest standard implants Custom oversized implants Most standard male pectoral implants are in the 300–400cc range. Large standard implants go up to about 600c. Anything beyond that usually requires a custom-made implant. Custom XL Pectoral Implants Surgeons doing “extreme” chest augmentation often use: Custom solid Read More…
Selecting the correct pectoral implant size is primarily based on the patient’s chest dimensions, tissue thickness, desired projection, and aesthetic goals — not simply implant volume alone. The most important concept is that implant width and height must fit the chest wall anatomy first, and projection/volume are chosen second. This is often the difference between 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...