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OR Snapshots – The Advantages of a Custom Forehead Implant in Forehead Augmentation

The aesthetic correction of a retroclined or sloped forehead can be done by a variety of surgical techniques. Fat has become popular as an ‘easy’ injectable method of augmentation but it is important to remember that it is best used for soft tissue augmentation. In most cases forehead augmentation is a bony deficiency not a Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Combination Breast Implant and Lift Surgery

Background: The breast is subject to many changes from the influences of time, gravity, pregnancy and fluctuation in weight. But whatever the cause the changes are very typical, loss of breast volume and sagging. Efforts to reverse these negative shape changes are also very consistent through the addition of volume and lifting and tightening the Read More…

Cheekbone Widening Osteotomies in Cheek Augmentation

Cheek augmentation is most commonly done by onlay augmentation. A wide variety of cheek implants exist to achieve almost every type of cheek dimensional in increase. And if a standard cheek implant cam meet the patient’s aesthetic midface needs, custom cheek implants can be designed for even the most exotic cheek augmentation change. But some Read More…

Techniques for Correction of Congenital Symmastia

One of the rare congenital breast conditions is symmastia. This condition is where the two breasts converge across the sternum eliminating the cleavage area and replacing it with the inner halfs of the breast mounds or a webbing. The name comes from Greek word derivation combining syn (together) and mastos. (breast) While it is a Read More…

OR Snapshots – The Macroporous Custom Skull Implant

Custom skull implants have become a reliable and safe method of various types of skull augmentation. Made from the patient’s 3D CT scan, they cover the desired skull surface with a precise fit and a smooth outer surface that blends well into the surrounding bone/muscle areas. The most careful judgment has to be made in Read More…

The Custom Midface Implant for a Complete Midface Augmentation Effect

When most people (and many surgeons) think of midface augmentation, the use of cheek implants comes to mind. While cheek implants certainly do augment one area of the midface, they only cover one specific of the midface…the upper and outer corner of it. Most of the midface lies between the cheeks and consists of the Read More…

Supernumerary Nipples in Breast Augmentation

A extra nipple, in either men or women, is not rare. Occurring in up to 5% of the population, it is often mistaken for a mole due to its circular appearance. What separates it from a mole is that it is raised and has a textured and not a smooth appearance. It does not usually Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Asian Double Eyelid Surgery

Background: The double eyelid surgery is a well known blepharoplasty technique that creates an upper eyelid crease in the typical Asian monolid. While the supratarsal fold is present in many ethnic groups around the world, it is missing in many Asian patients. The operation per we does not really create two upper eyelids or removes Read More…

Technical Strategies – Stacked Jaw Angle Implants for Additional Augmentation

Jaw angles implants are designed to add size and shape to the mandibular ramus area. They are a companion and complement to the more commonly performed and well known chin implant. Together chin and jaw angle implants create a complete jaw augmentation approach. While selecting the style and size of chin implants is fairly easy, Read More…

Zygomatic Arch Implants and the High Cheekbone Look

The zygomatic arch is the part of the cheekbone that extends back to the temporal bone in front of the ear. It is a thin bone and serves and looks like a bridge, allowing the temporalis muscle to pass underneath it. It can be thought of as the side of the cheekbone. While it Read More…