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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 human skull is not just a collection of bones—it is a highly engineered three-dimensional biological structure designed to achieve four major goals simultaneously: Protect the brain Support the face Enable sensory function Provide lightweight structural strength Its architecture resembles principles seen in: domes, trusses, shell structures, and composite materials used in engineering. 1. The Read More…
One of the most common facial concerns patients notice is hollowing or a sunken appearance under the eyes. While this can happen naturally with aging, some people are born with facial bone structure differences that make the under eye area appear more recessed even at a young age. In younger patients, under eye hollowing is Read More…
Perioral liposuction refers to very localized fat removal around the mouth region (“perioral” = around the oral opening). It is not a commonly named standalone cosmetic procedure in the way neck or abdominal liposuction is, but I have performed in hundreds of time by use small-cannula liposuction in selected areas around the lower face to Read More…
Occipital skull reduction is a cosmetic cranial contouring procedure that reduces the prominence or projection of the back of the skull (the occipital bone). It is typically done for patients who feel the back of their head is overly protrusive, asymmetrical, or disproportionate in profile. Common Reasons for the Procedure Prominent occipital “bump” or bulge Read More…
Does the effects of custom facial implants change based on the material used? Not really. It is a common misconception that the implant material used will affect the aesthetic result. Most pertinently it is believed that the more rigid the material is the more facial definition it is going to create or the better the Read More…
Custom deltoid implants can be considered for visible deltoid/shoulder hollowing after shoulder replacement, but they are contour-restoration devices, not functional muscle replacements. Key points: After reverse shoulder arthroplasty, deltoid quality matters because the deltoid becomes the main elevator of the arm. Deltoid atrophy or nerve injury can affect function. A solid silicone custom deltoid implant Read More…
Shoulder narrowing surgery by clavicle reduction osteotomies is a procedure with a high satisfaction rate. It works by pulling the shoulder closer to the sternum the same distance of the bone removed from the clavicle on each side. While the procedure has an immediate shoulder narrowing effect the other criteria for success is good bone Read More…
The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat triangular bone that connects the arm to the trunk through muscular and ligamentous attachments. It serves as the mobile platform for shoulder motion. Key anatomical regions include: Spine of scapula Prominent ridge on the posterior surface dividing: supraspinous fossa infraspinous fossa Acromion Extension of the scapular spine Forms Read More…
While custom implants for the upper 1/3 of the face are less common than that of the lower 2/3s they are uniquely different because of their larger sizes. But custom forehead implants are also different because their probability of success profile is actually one of the best among facial implants—both technically and aesthetically in my Read More…
For custom orbital implants (around the eye socket), the accuracy profile is different from jawline and cheeks—it’s actually one of the most precise areas technically, but one of the hardest to match aesthetic expectations. Here’s the realistic breakdown: Probability for orbital implants ? Close match (most outcomes) ~80–90% chance Improved contour, symmetry, or support 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...