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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...
Facelifts are great procedures that can dramatically change the sagging jowl and neck area. Contrary to the perception of many, a facelift does little for most of the face. A facelift is really a neck procedure and is a facial procedure if you consider the neck and jawline the lower third of the face. Read More…
A sharply defined and tight neck is associated with a youthful and healthy appearance. Loss of a good neck angle certainly does occur with age as the neck skin loosens and jowling along the jawline develops. However, poor neck shapes and an obtuse neck angle occurs in the young as well but for different Read More…
While one could argue that no individual really sees themselves in a true profile view, that is how the rest of the world does however. (actually a quarter profile view to be accurate) In a profile view, the most important facial prominences are the nose and the chin and to some degree the neck Read More…
When one thinks of chin augmentation, most envision simply bringing the chin forward. In many instances, increasing the horizontal projection of the chin is all that is needed or desired. Other patients may want changes in the shape of their chin as well. Revisions of previous chin procedures may only need improvement in its shape Read More…
Not infrequently I get requests from patients for the desire to transform a round face into a more shapelier one. One cause of a round face is that the patient is overweight. A full neck, round cheeks, and a lot of subcutaneous fat throughout the face creates a generalized fullness that creates a fat Read More…
One of the most straightforward and most satisfying procedures is plastic surgery is chin augmentation. Enhancement of the deficient chin can make a dramatic difference in one’s facial profile. Like the nose, although not as well appreciated, the position of the chin not only plays an important role on the silhouette of the face Read More…
How is a Chin Implant done? A wide variety of synthetic materials have been used in the chin but the standard over time continues to be solid silicone. It is well tolerated, flexible, easy to insert and remove, can be easily manufactured in an endless number of configurations and sizes, and is inexpensive. Its flexibility Read More…
Chin, Cheek, and Jaw Implants for Facial Augmentation In the pursuit of improved facial balance and shape, the use of solid facial implants is a simple and proven method. While there are facial implants made from different materials that can be used, the use of solid silicone (rubber) chin, cheek, nose and jaw implants are Read More…
Whether it be the younger patient who has always had a fuller neck or the older patient who has developed a neck ‘waddle’, the double chin appearance is an undesired facial look. It can be caused by either too much neck fat, loose neck skin, or a short chin or jaw. In the 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...