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Dermal-Fat Graft for Steroid Induced Glabellar Soft Tissue Defect Case Example

Soft tissue atrophy is a known complication of corticosteroid (steroid) injections, especially when they’re placed superficially or repeatedly in the same area. What it is: It’s a localized loss or thinning of subcutaneous fat and sometimes skin, leading to a visible depression or “dent” at the injection site. Why it happens: Corticosteroids can: Inhibit fibroblast Read More…

Transfemale Breast Augmentation Case Example

Breast augmentation in transfeminine (transfemales / trans women) patients is a well-established procedure, but it has some important differences from augmentation in cisgender women due to anatomical and hormonal factors. 1. Background: Hormone Therapy First Most transfeminine patients undergo estrogen-based hormone therapy before considering surgery. This: Promotes natural breast development (often A–small B cup) Helps Read More…

Sagittal Ridge Skull Reduction – Basic Concepts and Surgical Technique

A sagittal ridge skull reduction refers to contouring down a prominent midline ridge on the top of the skull that follows the sagittal suture. It is usually done for cosmetic reasons when the ridge creates a peaked, narrow, or “keel-shaped” head appearance. What causes a sagittal ridge? Common causes include: Normal anatomical variation — thickened Read More…

Male Custom Back of Head Skull Implant Case Example

In adults, a flat back of the head is usually due to one of these situations:            Natural skull shape (flat occiput) Very common and often genetic/ethnic/anatomical. Usually harmless. Some people notice it more with short haircuts or certain head angles. Residual positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly from infancy Flattening that developed as a Read More…

Male Large Earlobe Reduction Case Example

Earlobe reduction is a minor cosmetic procedure used to make large, elongated, or drooping earlobes smaller and more proportionate. Common reasons patients seek it include: Naturally large lobes Age-related stretching and thinning Heavy earrings causing elongation Gauged/stretch-pierced ears Asymmetry between lobes Procedure The surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia if done alone Techniques vary Read More…

Use of the Ogee Curve in Custom Facial Implant Designing

The ogee curve is one of the most important visual concepts in facial aesthetics and has increasing relevance in the design of custom facial implants. In facial analysis, the ogee curve refers to the flowing double-S contour seen on the oblique view of the face that extends from the lateral brow and orbital rim, sweeps Read More…

Unique Anatomic and Surgical Differences of the Earlobe

The earlobe is uniquely different from the rest of the ear because it is the only part of the external ear that contains no cartilage. The upper ear framework—the helix, antihelix, concha, tragus, and other structures—is supported by elastic cartilage that gives the ear its shape, stiffness, and recoil. The earlobe (lobule), however, is composed Read More…

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