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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 belly button goes by a variety of names including the navel and umbilicus. Whatever it is called, it is a very recognizeable anatomic structure and is the one scar that all humans share. But that centrally located scar can have a variety of shapes which fall into two main categories, an innie and Read More…
Background: Buttock enhancement has become a popular body contouring procedure in the past decade. Influenced by a growing multicultural population mix and the influence of pop culture and social media, the desire for rounder and fuller buttocks is growing. The typical patient is either African-American or Hispanic where the shape of the buttocks is Read More…
Migraine headaches are a major concern and lifestyle alteration for those afflicted. While some have only occasional or sporadic migraines, others have more frequent and intense bouts that affects many parts of their life and are even disabling. Drug therapy does help many but not all and it is associated with some side effects. Read More…
Facial implants are an effective method of creating specific areas of volume augmentation as well as providing bony highlights and improving facial symmetry. Over the past two decades, the available options in facial implants has expanded tremendously and more patients who undergo cosmetic facial surgery are receiving implants than ever before. With such widespread Read More…
A lower facelift, technically a neck-jowl lift, is the standard approach for improving an aging neck or an obtuse cervicomental angle. This has been historically true but as the average age of people seeking neck and jawline improvement continues to lower, some altered approaches are needed. Younger people do not want a ‘facelift’or an extensive Read More…
Background:Penile length or show is an important feature of a man’s body image. While there can be debate as to how much penile length is normal or of importance, all would agree that some penile show is needed. When little to no penis is seen, this can impact a man’s self-image severely as well as Read More…
The temporal region of the face, technically the side of the head, occupies an often overlooked aesthetic area. It is bounded superiorly by the anterior temporal line of the forehead, anteriorly by the lateral edge of the bony brow and eye socket, inferiorly by the zygomatic arch and posteriorly by an indistinct margin in Read More…
The number of available injectable filler options has grown exponentially since the first non-collagen based products became available in 2002. Since then more than a dozen new variations of fillers has appeared, most of which are derivatives of hyaluron-based materials. All of these injectable materials have a limited duration of effectiveness because they are Read More…
Background:Rhinoplasty is a structure-changing operation that draws considerable attention to the patient’s midface. Most rhinoplasties today are done through an open approach which requires a small horizontal incision in the middle of the columella. This scar heals very well due to the superb blood supply surrounding the columella with inflow from the septal mucosa Read More…
The concept of injectable soft tissue fillers/augmentation has evolved dramatically over the past ten years. Besides the near continuous introduction of commercially-produced synthetic injectable fillers, using one’s own fat has also become mainstream. Although injectable fat grafting is far from perfect, it continues to become refined and more dependable. Sometimes patients are understandably confused 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...