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The Custom MIdface Mask Implant – Indications and Benefits

Custom midface mask implants are a specific subtype of custom facial implants that act as a single, continuous skeletal “overlay” for the central face rather than separate cheek or infraorbital pieces. Think of it as a one-piece midface framework that sits on top of the maxilla and along the infraorbital rims and cheeks. What a Read More…

Comparing Custom vs Off-The-Shelf Infraorbital Implants

Standard off-the shelf (OTS) implants exist for just about every facial area below the brow bones. This is true for the infraorbital area of the upper midface as well with the tear trough implant. It is an implant that was originally made to treat a limited or the entire infraorbital rim bone. How does this Read More…

Custom Infraorbital vs Infraorbital-Malar Implant Comparison

Custom implant designs offer great versatility for  augmentation of upper midface aesthetic bony deficiencies particularly the undereye area.  There are two basic types of undereye custom designs, infraorbital (IO) and infraorbital-malar (IOM) implants. A comparison of infraorbital-only versus infraorbital–malar implants, focusing on when each works, when it doesn’t, and why, will make the difference in Read More…

Ciustom Infraorbital-Malar Implants in Negative Orbital Vector Anatomy Case Study

Custom infraorbital–malar implants are one of the most powerful (and under-used) solutions for true undereye hollowing, especially when the problem is skeletal deficiency, not just soft-tissue fat loss (e.g., after lower blepharoplasty) Undereye hollowing is often caused by: Infraorbital rim deficiency Negative vector midface Low malar projection with deep tear trough Thin lower-lid soft tissue Read More…

Cupped vs Solid Displacement Testicular Implants – A Comparative Case Study

Introduction There are two primary implant concepts used for testicular enlargement: wraparound implants and side by side (displacement) implants. The side?by?side technique uses a solid testicular implant placed adjacent to the natural testicle. Implant size is determined by how much volume is required to adequately displace the native testicle. The wrap?around technique uses an implant Read More…

Adult Brachycephaly Skull Reshaping Case Study

Adult brachycephaly refers to a persistently short, wide head shape (increased cranial width relative to length) that began in infancy and remained into adulthood. What it is Definition: Brachycephaly = reduced front-to-back skull length with increased width Cephalic index: Typically > 80–85 In adults, the skull bones are fused, so the shape is stable and non-progressive The most common cause is positional Read More…

Piezotome Bone Cutting in Rib Removal Surgery

A piezotome is a surgical device that uses ultrasonic vibrations to cut bone precisely while sparing soft tissue (nerves, blood vessels, mucosa). It’s basically bone surgery on “precision mode.” What it’s used for In plastic surgery (and related fields), it’s commonly used for: Rhinoplasty (especially piezo rhinoplasty for nasal bone osteotomies) Facial bone contouring Orthognathic Read More…

Second Stage Buttock Implants After Lower Buttock Lifts Case Study

Buttock implants are solid silicone implants placed surgically to increase projection, shape, and firmness of the buttocks. They’re different from injectabelfillers and from fat transfer (BBL). They’re usually considered when: Someone is very lean and doesn’t have enough fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) They want more projection than fat transfer alone can provide Read More…

Lower Buttock Lift for Buttock Ptosis Case Study

Introduction A lower buttock lift is a body-contouring procedure designed to tighten and elevate sagging tissue in the lower portion of the buttocks, particularly at the junction where the buttock meets the upper thigh (the infragluteal or buttock crease). Indications A lower buttock lift is used to address: Loose or sagging skin of the lower Read More…

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