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OR Snapshots – Scrotal Enlargement by Fat Injections

There are numerous options for elective plastic surgery of the male genital region. Various penile lengthening and enlargement procedures, testicular implants and scrotal lifts are all options for the man who seeks penoscrotal enhancements. The size of the scrotum is largely determined by what lies within. The size of the testicles is largely responsible for Read More…

OR Snapshots – Medpor Chin Implant Removal with Sliding Genioplasty Replacement

The use of implants for chin augmentation is the most popular method to achieve enhanced projection of the lower face. Many materials have been used for chin implants and today it usually comes down to the use of either a silicone or Medpor material. There are surgical advocates for both types of chin implants and Read More…

Successful Nasal Septal Perforation Repair Using Rib Perichondrial Tissue

Septal perforations are a risk of any nasal surgery in which septal cartilage is removed. Whether it is done for correcting a septal deviation or harvesting a septal graft for support in rhinoplasty surgery, loss of the cartilage ‘wafer‘ between the two sides of the mucosa risks a through and through defect to occur While Read More…

OR Snapshots – Male Bicep Augmentation by Fat Injections

Muscle augmentations are done throughout the body using a variety of soft solid silicone implants. The arm is no exception as bicep and tricep augmentations are done by placing the implants on top of the muscle but under the fascia through small armpit incisions. But not every male who desires bicep augmentation wants to have Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Custom Skull Implant for Skull Contour Irregularities/Asymmetry

Background: The natural oblong and round shape seen in many pictures and diagrams of the skull is not enjoyed by everyone. Many people do have various lumps, bumps and asymmetries of their skull that has developed for a variety of reasons. These are most commonly the ‘blueprint’ of their skull shape determined by their genetics Read More…

OR Snapshots – Tear Trough Implants for Suborbital Rim Augmentation

The tear trough deformity has become well recognized today and is a natural consequence of the attachments of the lower eyelids and infraorbital rim bone. Originally called the nasojugal fold, it is a sulcus that runs downward and outward from the inner corner of the eye. It is formed by the fascial attachments to the Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Medpor Temporal Implant Replacements with Custom Silicone Temporal Implant Re

Background: Contour deformities in the temporal region can be caused by either bone or muscle deficiencies. They often develop from prior surgeries such as craniotomies for tumors and infantile cranial vault surgeries for craniosynostoses. Elevating the temporalis muscle at any age often results in muscle retraction and/or muscle atrophy. Even though the surgeon may resuspend Read More…

OR Snapshots – Helical Rim Excision Earlobe Reduction

The earlobe makes up approximately one-fourth of the vertical length of most ears. Despite its relatively small size it has a greater effect on the appearance of the ear than its size would suggest. The shape of the earlobe changes amongst individuals as well as its size. The size of the earlobe is affected by Read More…

OR Snapshots – Rib Removal for Relief of Chronic Pain Associated with Fractures

Rib removal for aesthetic purposes is most commonly done for waistline reduction or narrowing. It is most commonly done in thinner women who desire the maximal waistline reduction beyond what weight loss and exercise can achieve. It is also done in transgender females who strive to have more of an hourglass shape but have a Read More…

OR Snapshots – Abdominal Panniculectomy Often Removes Large Amounts of Tissue

The surgical procedure ‘abdominal panniculectomy’ is the bigger cousin to the more common tummy tuck or abdominoplasty procedure. What differentiates it is the size of the abdomen and the amount of tissue removed which is often substantially larger than the typical cosmetic abdominoplasty. The abdominal panniculectomy procedure is a removal of excess waistline tissue. While Read More…