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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...
One of the very common reasons that a patient wants to change their nose is for the reduction of hump or bump. Known as dorsal reduction, it is one of the most common maneuvers in all of rhinoplasty. Contrary to the perception of many patients, a hump reduction is not just about taking down and Read More…
One of the techniques for contouring of the skull is augmentative cranioplasty. This is where the skull or forehead is built out through the use of a variety of synthetic materials. While bone would seem to be a logical choice, it is associated with resorption when used as an onlay not to mention the need Read More…
Even though the ears are located off to the side of the face, they can have an influence on one’s facial appearance. Being made up of a collection of ridges and grooves with a dangling earlobe hanging off of a cartilage framework, the ear is often not appreciated for its complex shape…until it is Read More…
Background: The gummy smile is when excessive soft tissue (attached gingiva) is shown during upper lip animation. Ideally, when more than 1mm of gingival shows it is deemed aesthetically excessive although it probably is only bothersome to most people when it is more than 2 or 3mms. The cause of almost all gummy smiles Read More…
The growing popularity of bariatric surgery as naturally led to many patients considering or in need of major body contouring surgery after massive weight loss. Almost any plastic surgeon today can testify to the frequent requests for such procecures. Because most of the procedures performed on the massive weight loss patient are extensive and labor-intensive, Read More…
The chin is a portion of the jaw bone that not only juts outward but is also enveloped by soft tissue attachments. The mentalis muscle is one of the dominant muscles of the chin. It is a paired central muscle which has a significant effect on the lower lip. It has fibers which attach Read More…
Breast augmentation is a popular body contouring procedure, not only because it is successful, but also due to its instantaneous result. Unlike many types of plastic surgery where the final result takes time to see, the enlargement of the breast by an implant is immediately apparent. While temporary swelling and some bruising accompany this Read More…
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…
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...