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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...
Introduction The most reliable method of calf augmentation is with the use of implants.. Fat injections may benefit patients who have adequate donor sites and can tolerate their unpredictable volume retention, but most muscle augmentations get the most predictable and effective results from implants. Like most extremity implants, subfascial placement inside the muscle sheath is Read More…
Introduction Chin augmentation is a powerful tool for improving lower facial balance. Standard chin implants are highly effective for modest horizontal deficiencies (<1 cm). However, when vertical deficiency is present, standard implants often fail aesthetically. Recognizing when vertical lengthening is required is crucial to achieving optimal results. Background Diagnostic Challenge: Vertical chin deficiencies are frequently Read More…
Background Chin implants for augmentation are available in a wide range of styles and sizes. However, this variety does not guarantee that every patient’s desired outcome can be achieved with standard, off-the-shelf options. One example is the request for a square chin shape in male patients. While square chin implants exist, in practice they often Read More…
Background Pectoral implants are the primary method for male chest augmentation. While the procedure may appear somewhat similar to breast implants, the resemblance is limited to the most basic surgical aspects. Both procedures involve creating an implant pocket through an axillary incision beneath the pectoralis major muscle. Beyond this step, however, they differ significantly in Read More…
Background Among aesthetic muscle augmentation procedures, trapezius implants are among the least performed. Their rarity is underscored by the absence of commercially available trapezius implants, indicating low patient demand. Surgeons seeking to augment this muscle typically rely on implants designed for other areas, such as calf implants, or commission custom implants tailored to each patient. Read More…
Implants remain the most definitive and reliable method of calf augmentation. While fat injections may benefit select patients, calf implants consistently provide a more predictable and effective outcome. Like other extremity implants, calf implants are linear in design, with length greater than width, and are placed in a north–south orientation. The incision is favorably positioned Read More…
Background Patients seeking facial width reduction are usually focused on the cheeks, which are typically the widest part of the face. This width is primarily due to the zygomatic arch, which must curve outward to allow the temporal muscle to pass beneath it and attach to the ramus of the lower jaw. To narrow facial Read More…
Pectoral implants remain the most effective option for male chest enhancement. While fat injections can add volume, they do not replicate true muscle definition. Instead, they often create a rounded, mound-like contour that lacks the masculine shape most patients desire. Because pectoral implants are placed beneath the pectoralis major muscle, they provide a direct augmentation Read More…
Background A variety of aesthetic skull deformities exist, some of which are less well known. One such example is the posterior fontanelle skull deformity, located at the site of the original “soft spot” in infancy. This area lies at the intersection of the midline sagittal suture and the paired lambdoid sutures. At birth, it is Read More…
Background Brow bone reduction is a common component of facial feminization surgery (FFS) for the upper third of the face. Because the forehead is a highly gender-defining feature, many transfeminine patients undergo forehead-brow bone reduction, most often with the Type 3 (bone flap) technique. This approach allows for significant brow bone setback by removing and 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...