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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...
Chin reduction can be performed by either bone removal, soft tissue removal or both. It can be done through either an intraoral (internal) or submental (external) approach depending upon the type of chin reduction being performed. While bone removal by osteotomy or shaving can be done from either approach, soft tissue removal can only be Read More…
The placement of any facial implant always involves the elevation of the overlying soft tissue as they are placed in the subperiosteal plane. (with the exception of temporal implants) Within this soft tissue lies muscle which is lifted away with the soft tissue elevation. Usually this muscle tissue in the released/elevated soft tissue has no Read More…
The most common perception in the shape of the bony angle region of the lower jaw comes from either skeletal models or panorex x-rays. It is usually seen as a relatively flat region with a gentle curve of the bone around the back of the angle. It is not given much credit for having any Read More…
In facial rejuvenation women historically and still today comprise the largest segment of patients treated. From Botox to fillers to facelift surgery, women make up the primary gender to have these anti aging treatments. Their motivations to undergo the many treatment options contemporary plastic surgery has to offer is really no different than the reason Read More…
Buried penis is a well known congenital anomaly in which the penis is normal in size but outwardly appears small. It goes by numerous other names such as concealed penis or inconspicuous penis. But regardless of the name in many patients the full size of the penis is hidden beneath the prepubic skin and fat. Read More…
Background: The facial profile consists of several protruding structures that are easily seen and analyzed. Facial profile prominences include the brow bones, nose, lips, chin and neck. (cervicomental angle) Several of these structure have unique relationships to each other and are commonly employed in aesthetic surgery as ‘tandem procedures’. The two most commonly paired facial Read More…
Facial lipoatrophy is a well known condition where fat is lost in the face. This occurs at both the subcutaneous level as well as to the deeper buccal fat pad in particular. There are multiple causes and degrees of presentations of it. In its most severe form (often called a level 5 facial lipoatrophy) the Read More…
The most prominent shape on the forehead is that of the brow bones. (in men) Otherwise the surface of the forehead is relatively smooth. Because of the large surface area of the forehead, occupying one third of the face, any changes in its surface topography can be very visible. Whether it is a raised area Read More…
The shape of the nose varies greatly amongst people and its uniqueness is very much like a fingerprint for the face. No two noses are ever exactly alike. (unless one is a twin) But there are distinct types of shapes, particularly at the tip of the nose, which can be classified by their underling cartilaginous Read More…
Background: One of the most common facial bone fractures is that of the lower jaw. The mandible is the second most frequently seen facial bone fractures behind that of the nose. It can be fractured at six different locations along this long facial bone and multiple (bilateral) fractures are common. One area of the lower 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...