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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...
Background: There are numerous congenital ear malformations, many of which are not that common. One of the more rare congenital ear deformities is that known as Stahl’s ear. While described long ago in the 19th century, it is more commonly known today as Spock ear in reference to the more well known character on the Read More…
Blepharoplasty is a broad term that implies an aesthetic procedure to the upper or lower eyelids. As a cosmetic procedure it has its origin in the treatment of the aging older eyelid where skin and fat removal are done in a more complete blepharoplasty surgery. But the earliest signs of aging around the eyes are Read More…
Background: Augmentation of the jaw angle region of the lower face can only be done on a permanent basis by an implant. It can be achieved with standard jaw angle implants or as part of a total custom jawline implant. But no matter how it is performed it involves the creation of a subperiosteal pocket Read More…
Permanent augmentation of the back part of the jaw, known as the jaw angles, ramus or gonial region, has become popular as a frequent complement to chin augmentation. This is done through either standard or custom jaw angle implants or a one piece total jawline implant. Whether choosing standard implants or making a custom design Read More…
Background: The forehead is typically a flap surface above the brow bones. While the angulation of the forehead varies amongst individuals it is still a generally flat surface. The mid and upper forehead is prone to bossing (too much convexity) but usually has few other specific abnormalities. One type of forehead contour abnormality is that Read More…
Background: Aging of the face creates a variety of well known soft tissue sagging effects. One of the most recognized, and usually a later manifestation of the aging process, is that of the turkey neck. The tissues from the central and sides of the neck drop down and the gathering in the middle creates the Read More…
Background: Chin augmentation is most commonly done using an implant. While standard chin implants comes in various styles and sizes, they all provide their effect though a horizontal increase of chin projection. While this fits in well with most patient’s aesthetic needs, some chin deficient patients have a more 3D dimensional deficiency. Vertical deficiency or Read More…
Background: Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular body contouring procedures due to its effectiveness and universal application. Provided one has a favorable breast mound that does not have any sagging and a nipple position above the inframammary fold, an improved breast size and shape will result. This applies equally to all ethnicities as Read More…
Background: Forehead augmentation is typically done for people that have a lack of projection in the upper third of their face. Flat or recessed foreheads in both projection and angulation can be effectively treated using an onlay material approach. Bone cements have historically been used for such forehead augmentations. But they have largely been replaced Read More…
The traditional approach to jaw augmentation has been a chin implant for many decades. Bringing the front part of the lower jaw forward is the common perception of improving the contour of the lower third of the face. Chin augmentation is commonly performed in young patients and is also often part of a facelift in 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...