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Kryptonite Bone Cement – A Potential Injectable Cranioplasty Method

Cranioplasty is done for making contouring changes to the cranial vault, which is defined as the skull, forehead and brow bones. Common causes for the need for cranioplasty are congenital deformities (after primary reconstruction), neurosurgical bone flaps, and traumatic injuries. When done for these reasons an open approach is always used as there is usually Read More…

Treating Facelift Rebound Neck Relaxation with a Submentoplasty

The facelift remains as the definitive procedure forimproving the undesired changes that occur in the neck and jowls with aging. Using techniques consisting of liposuction fat removal, elevation of a neck skin flap, and posterior tightening of the platysma, the neck can reliably be improved. While most necks will not achieve the purported 90 degree Read More…

Getting Good Results with Abdominal Etching Liposuction

Abdominal etching is a specialized liposuction procedure used to enhance the appearance of the abdomen. It is a sculpting advancement over flattening of the abdomen alone with liposuction. The procedure has been historically used in athletic males and is generally associated with a fairly high success rate with few complications. But abdominal etching is not Read More…

Getting Rid Of Lower Eyelid Bags with Blepharoplasty Surgery

One of the earliest and most recognizable signs of facial aging is what occurs around the eyes. Because of the constant movement of the eyelids, the sphincteric action of the surrounding muscle units, and the thinness of the eyelid skin, the effects of time (and sun exposure and lack of a good skin maintenance Read More…

Case Study: Orbital Floor Reconstruction with a Custom HTR Implant

Background: Orbital defects are common from a variety of causes. Whether it be trauma (orbital floor fractures), congenital defects or tumor resection, the most common problem is that of loss of bone support at the floor level. As the bony orbit is a box (really a pyramid turned on its side), lowering the floor affects Read More…

Case Study: Reduction of the Long Forehead and Frontal Bossing

Background: The appearance of the forehead, the upper third of the face, is influenced by several factors. The shape of the underlying frontal bone, the amount of forehead skin that is seen between the hairline and the eyebrows, and the degree of wrinkling in the forehead skin are all factors that create an impression. From Read More…

Open Excision of Areolar Gynecomastia for the Puffy Nipple

Gynecomastia is defined succinctly as male breast enlargement. While this description is accurate, it is overly simplistic. Gynecomastia is a wide spectrum of male breast problems caused by the growth of excess male breast tissue. This can range from the smaller areolar gynecomastias (puffy nipple), up to a size that resembles a large droopy female Read More…

Preparing For A Skype Plastic Surgery Consultation

Plastic surgery for many is still a destination and not a convenience. The many cosmetic procedures are very specialized and expertise in one specific area may not be available locally. Like everything else in the world, the internet has made it possible for people to research and seek out the voluminous amount of material that Read More…

Non-Invasive Skin Tightening of the Jowls and Neck

One of the more common things I hear patients say is ‘ I don’t want a facelift….can’t you just tighten a little bit of this saggy skin along my jowl line and neck?’ It is undoubtably a question asked to plastic surgeons around the world. Such a question has led to the development of non-invasive Read More…

Case Study: Horizontal Chin Reduction in a Female

Background:The prominent position of the chin makes it have a significant impact on one’s facial appearance. While most chin surgery involves implants for a small or horizontally short chin, a larger or more prominent chin is equally disturbing although less common. Because chin reductions are infrequently done, there is less information available on techniques and Read More…