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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...
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…
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…
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…
A subcostal rib shave is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reduce the visible edge or flare of the lower rib cage, creating a smoother and less prominent lower ribcage appearance. This can be the entire lower subcostal rib margin or it can be an isolated bump or protrusion. What it involves The subcostal ribs, usually ribs 8 and 9 on the Read More…
Hollow chamber testicle implants are a newer variation of testicular prostheses designed to feel more natural and reduce some drawbacks of traditional solid implants. What they are Instead of being completely solid (usually low durometer silicone elastomer), hollow chamber implants have a small internal cavity. The outer shell is still medical-grade silicone, but the hollow interior allows the Read More…
A custom jawline implant after vertical chin lengthening is a very logical and commonly paired sequence when the goal is a stronger, longer, and more continuous lower facial contour. Here’s how these procedures can be done either staged or together. In the staged approach 1. Vertical Chin Lengthening Comes First Vertical chin lengthening by an opening wedge Read More…
Aesthetic skull augmentation focuses on cosmetic contouring rather than reconstruction. That is a very important distinction as aesthetic augmentation requires material onlay on top of existing bone while reconstruction requires inlay material placement for bony skull defects. Such onlay augmentations can be done using a custom implant vs. bone cement (PMMA/HA). While they represent two Read More…
Aesthetic augmentation of the lower jaw can be incomplete or complete. Incomplete augmentation is isolated chin or jaw angle augmentation for which there are standard implant styles for each to do so. Complete jaw augmentation involves the entire jawline (chin + jaw angles + mandibular body)) where numerous implant options are available. What “standard” jaw Read More…
A pretrichial brow lift is a surgical technique used to raise the eyebrows while preserving the natural hairline, making it especially useful for patients with a high forehead. What “pretrichial” means Pretrichial = in front of the hairline The incision is placed right at the hairline, not behind it Key goals of a pretrichial brow Read More…
Introduction Nostril base lowering refers to surgical maneuvers that reposition the base of the nostril (alar base and nostril sill) to a lower position on the upper lip. This technique is distinct from alar rim lowering and is performed far less frequently. However, in carefully selected patients, it can be a highly effective solution for 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...