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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...
Introduction Breast augmentation is one of the most common aesthetic body contouring procedures and among the most implant-dependent. Silicone gel implants are available in a wide range of sizes—from approximately 150 cc to 800 cc. While implant size will look different depending on each patient’s body, sizes can generally be categorized as follows: Small: under Read More…
There is an extensive range of silicone breast implant sizes available today, making it possible to meet the aesthetic goals of virtually any patient—regardless of their height, weight, or body type. Selecting the appropriate implant size involves a combination of preoperative planning techniques, but it is important to remember that sizing is not an exact Read More…
Clavicle reduction osteotomy is an effective procedure for reshaping wide shoulders. By removing a segment of the clavicle bone, the distal shoulder is drawn inward toward the more stable sternal segment. This not only decreases bideltoid width but also softens the square appearance of the shoulders, creating a more tapered upper torso. How Shoulder Narrowing Read More…
Background Aesthetic body contouring encompasses a wide array of procedures, most of which focus on the soft tissues. Traditional techniques such as liposuction and various excisional or tightening procedures of the breast, abdomen, and extremities address the consequences of weight loss, pregnancy, or unfavorable genetics. However, a unique category of body contouring procedures targets the Read More…
For almost a quarter century silicone breast implant sizes in the U.S. had a maximum size volume of 800ccs. This served the vast majority of patients well as only a very small percentage of aesthetic breast augmentation patients ever desire a size north of 800cs. Historically any patient needing a larger size had to resort Read More…
Background: In the transfemale patient, contrary to popular perception, breast implants are not always done or on a high priority for the patient. Many such patients who are on hormonal therapy give that ample time to try to achieve their desired breast size increase. For many this is adequate well for others they never came Read More…
Alloplastic breast augmentation has always been done by two fundamental types of implants, silicone and saline. Each implant type has their advantage and disadvantages. Silicone breast implants can feel more natural and do not suffer spontaneous failure (deflation) but usually cost more and have the rare risks of adverse immunologic reactions to them. Conversely saline Read More…
Background: Breast augmentation remains the most commonly performed aesthetic implant surgery in the world by implant numbers. This is true not only because of its long standing history and familiarity but also due to the need for bilateral implants. The implant types has always been two, either a silicone gel or saline fluid fill. Each Read More…
Pectus excavatum, also known as a sunken chest, is a common congenital chest wall deformity in which the sternum and ribs are pushed inward. This creates a concave appearance to the chest. It occurs more frequently in men but can also occur in women. Because of the presence of breasts in women, or the lack Read More…
Breast augmentation is one of numerous body contouring options that transfemales may undergo on their transformation journey. While many may assume that this is a surgery that every transfemale undergoes that has not been my observation. But for those that do they have the same potential risks and complications in getting breast implants that cis-females 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...