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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...
There are two fundamentally different approaches to achieving a more complete jaw augmentation: the chin wing osteotomy and the custom jawline implant. (This discussion excludes standard chin and jaw angle implants, as they lack a connected effect.) The chin wing procedure uses an autologous technique, splitting and repositioning bone, whereas a custom jawline implant is Read More…
Cheek augmentation in men is typically performed using the same off-the-shelf implants designed for women. However, it doesn’t take much thought to recognize the gender differences in ideal cheek aesthetics. The male cheekbone has distinct structural characteristics compared to the female: it is generally higher and more angular, whereas the female cheek is rounder and Read More…
Reduction of wide cheeks can only be effectively achieved by moving the bone inward through osteotomies. Simply shaving the cheekbone is of limited value because it cannot adequately address the widest part of the cheekbone. Furthermore, the extensive soft tissue dissection required for shaving can lead to postoperative soft tissue sagging. The Concept of Bone Read More…
Frontal bossing is a well-recognized aesthetic skull deformity that can present in various forms. It manifests as a prominent forehead or an overall convex forehead shape, often accentuated by a high or receded frontal hairline. In many cases, the increased distance between the eyebrows and the hairline amplifies the appearance of the forehead prominence. Anatomy Read More…
Introduction The temporal region of the head presents a variety of aesthetic concerns involving both bone and soft tissue. One of the least recognized—until experienced personally—is the appearance of a prominent temporal artery. Often mistaken for a vein, this is actually the anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery, identifiable by its serpiginous course and Read More…
Clavicle reduction osteotomy is an effective procedure for reshaping wide shoulders. By removing a segment of the clavicle bone, the distal shoulder is drawn inward toward the more stable sternal segment. This not only decreases bideltoid width but also softens the square appearance of the shoulders, creating a more tapered upper torso. How Shoulder Narrowing Read More…
Background Aesthetic body contouring encompasses a wide array of procedures, most of which focus on the soft tissues. Traditional techniques such as liposuction and various excisional or tightening procedures of the breast, abdomen, and extremities address the consequences of weight loss, pregnancy, or unfavorable genetics. However, a unique category of body contouring procedures targets the Read More…
Chin augmentation using implants remains the most common method of surgical facial bone enhancement. In recent years, the number of chin implants performed in the U.S. has grown significantly. This trend is partly due to the popularity of injectable fillers, which allow patients to “test drive” a more defined chin. While fillers can be maintained Read More…
A variety of women seek waist-narrowing surgery — from transgender women to female bodybuilders — all sharing a common goal: an improved chest-to-waist or hip-to-waist ratio for a more defined figure. Within these diverse patient groups, anatomical differences must be considered. One not-uncommon finding in some rib removal candidates is scoliosis. Some patients have undergone Read More…
Understanding Scaphocephaly Scaphocephaly refers to a narrow head shape. In its most severe form—sagittal craniosynostosis—the head appears both very narrow and elongated due to premature closure of the sagittal suture. This medical condition is typically treated with early cranial vault remodeling surgery. However, most cases of scaphocephalic head shape are mild, purely aesthetic, and occur 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...