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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 jawline implant is the most frequentl performed custom facial implant with a dominant male gender preference. With such a significant clinical experience what is the probability of hitting a patient’s exact aesthetic goal for custom jawline implants. In my experience it is a bit lower than people expect—even though the implants themselves are very Read More…
Custom facial implants represent the most advanced approach available for structural facial enhancement. By combining high-resolution imaging with precise digital design, they allow for a level of customization that was not previously possible with standard, off-the-shelf implants. However, while their technical accuracy is extremely high, their ability to deliver a perfectly predictable aesthetic outcome is Read More…
Vertical chin length (the height of the lower third of the face) is usually evaluated using proportional relationships rather than just raw millimeters—but we can translate those into practical numbers. 1. Facial thirds (core framework) The face is divided into three vertical sections: Hairline ? brow Brow ? base of nose (subnasale) Subnasale ? bottom Read More…
Forearm implants are a niche type of cosmetic body-contouring procedure where a solid implant (usually silicone) is placed along the forearm to increase its size, definition, or symmetry. Here’s the straightforward reality: What they’re for Enhancing muscle appearance (especially for people who feel their forearms are underdeveloped) Correcting asymmetry from injury or congenital differences Very Read More…
Tricep implants are a type of cosmetic surgery designed to enhance the size and definition of the triceps muscle (the back of the upper arm). They’re less common than bicep or calf implants but are used in similar situations—usually when someone wants more arm volume or definition that hasn’t responded to exercise. What they are Read More…
Shortening the clavicle bone length for shoulder narrowing presents a different scenario from clavicle fracture repair where the goal is to re-establish or maintain natural bone length. This poses some plating considerations that are different in displacememt resistance as well as the limited incisional access in which to place the fixation hardware. Here’s a biomechanics-focused Read More…
Does the weight and size of the patient affect healing of clavicle bone surgeryu? Yes—patient size and weight can meaningfully influence healing after clavicle bone surgery, but not always in a simple “heavier = worse” way. It’s more about the physiologic and mechanical effects that often come along with higher body weight or larger body Read More…
Shoulder width narrowing is performed by clavicle reduction osteotomies where a segment of the bone is removed and the two ends are put back together. This pulls the mobile distal bone segment closer to the sternum which pulls the outer shoulders inward. In looking at the cross sections of many removed clavicle bone segments it Read More…
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…
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…
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...