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Skull Defect Reconstruction with Synthetic Materials

Defects of the outer skull produces indentations and depressions in the scalp or forehead. Skull deformities can be caused by a variety of sources including craniotomy surgery, fractures, and muscle atrophy (if in the temporal region) While hair can cover many of these issues, some patients will seek reconstruction of these cosmetic defects. Building Read More…

The Surgical Creation of Cheek Dimples

Cheek dimples are visible indentations of the skin that usually become apparent when one smile’s. They may be present in some people when their face is expressionless but most occur with facial movement. Cheek dimples are usually inherited and are a dominant genetic trait. What purpose they serve is unknown and the value of Read More…

The Superior Crescent Breast Lift (Nipple Lift)

One of the most important features of a good-looking breast is the position of the nipple on the mound. Ideally placed at the central meridian of the breast, the nipple-areolar complex (hereafter referred to as the nipple) and its position imparts a significant impression about the youthful or aged appearance of the breast. As Read More…

Avoiding Complications in the Subnasal (Bullhorn) Upper Lip Lift

As one ages, the upper lip may get longer or one may have a long upper lip naturally. When one is dissatisfied with lack of upper lip fullness (vermilion show) and has a long upper lip, only skin excisional procedures can address both problems. Skin can be removed through two classical upper lip operations. Read More…

The Healing of Surgical Incisions In Plastic Surgery

By definition, any plastic surgery operation requires incisions to create its final result. Sometimes the incision is a big part of the final outcome and in others it is merely an access point from which to do the significant part of the procedure. In either case, incisions are what patients see and focus on….and Read More…

Extreme Chin Augmentation with Combined Implants and Osteotomies

The treatment of a short chin is most commonly done with a synthetic implant. When the chin deficiency becomes larger, some plastic surgeons will move the small chin bone forward (osteotomy) to avoid using a larger chin implant. Both approaches are highly successful for chin augmentation and the use of either one is based Read More…

Silicone Gel Breast Augmentation – New Expanded Warranty Program

The most important steps for patients considering breast augmentation is finding the right plastic surgeon for youself and choosing the best style and size of breast implant that can meet your desires. As part of choosing a breast implant is the consideration of the manufacturer’s warranty program for their implants. That is something that Read More…

Tracheal Shave (Adam’s Apple Reduction) for Neck Contouring

A large or protruding thyroid cartilage (a.k.a. Adam’s Apple or pomus Adamus) can be a source of embarrassment to the male transsexual as well as to certain aesthetically-sensitive males. Reducing the size of the upper portion of the thyroid cartilage, known technically as a chondrolaryngoplasty, is often an essential procedure in appearing more feminine. Read More…

Corner of Mouth Lift for Perioral Rejuvenation

Even after a facelift many patients are left with mouths that do not look happy or younger. This is because a facelift does not really affect the mouth area (contrary to popular perception) and the presence of marionette lines. Marionette lines (sometimes called puppet folds) are those folds of skin that run down from Read More…

Breast Augmentation – Tips for Selecting Implant Size

Besides the type of breast implant (saline vs. silicone), the most important concern of all breast augmentation patients is size. For size is the exclusive reason one undergoes a breast augmentation. I find that many patients, understandably, obsess over the size issue worrying whether they may go too big (most common) or whether they Read More…