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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: The most common facial augmentation procedure is the chin implant. It has been done for over fifty years with the silicone implant as the most common device used for most of this time. It is often combined with a rhinoplasty but can also be done along or in conjunction with anti-aging procedures like a Read More…
Cheekbone reduction is a common facial skeletal procedure done for aesthetic purposes in Asians. It is not done exclusively in Asians, as many different ethnic groups can have wide cheeks, but the vast majority are. One of the main risks of cheekbone reduction is sagging of the attached soft tissues. This can be avoided by Read More…
Background: The most common device for replacement of a lost testicle is that of a saline implant. While this is the only FDA-approved implant for this purpose, it is actually not a good concept for a prosthetic device sitting in the scrotal sac. It most certainly does not feel natural (more firm than a natural Read More…
Background: Augmentation of the male chest is most commonly and successfully done by weight control and muscle hypertrophy and exercise. A more immediate and sustained effect that does not rely on strenuous exercise is that of pectoral implants. Such male chest augmentation devices have been around for decades and have a long track history of Read More…
Background: The bicep muscle is the most recognized muscle of the entire arm as evidenced by someone flexing their arm to show its presence. It is a two-headed muscle that runs between the shoulder and the elbow. It has two distinct heads, known as the short and long heads, which emanate from the scapula of Read More…
The nasolabial fold is a well known facial area that deepens with age. This has resulted in it being a common target for a variety of treatments that include injectable synthetic fillers and fat as well as the placement of subcutaneous implants. Regardless of the treatment they all are directed towards pushing out the linear Read More…
Background: The shape of the forehead is largely controlled by the development of the frontal bone of the skull. Frontal bossing is the term given to describe a prominent bulging forehead. This is usually most manifest in the upper forehead which can project outward beyond the wide profile of the brow bones in some cases. Read More…
Background: The most common method of corrective lower jaw surgery is the sagittal split ramus osteotomy. (BSSRO) While initially described over half a century ago, it remains the cornerstone of lower jaw repositioning surgery. It is an incredibly clever oseotomy design that I still consider a marvel of craniofacial bone surgery and remains technically challenging Read More…
Background: Forehead augmentation in men is often done to correct a pseudobrow protrusion deformity. This is where the position of the brows is actually normal but the superior position of the forehead is deficient. This makes the brow bones comparatively look too strong. This diagnosis can be confirmed by doing computer imaging where the forehead Read More…
An open technique for rhinoplasty is the most common approach used today by most plastic surgeons. While this does create a mid-columellar scar, it usually heals in almost to completely undetectable skin scar when careful attention is paid to its closure. Many surgeons uses skin sutures in this area that require secondary removal. While this 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...