Category: custom facial implants | plastic surgery case study

Introduction A negative orbital vector is a facial aesthetic descriptor referring to the relationship between the globe (eyeball) and the infraorbital rim/midface projection. A negative orbital vector occurs when the globe projects further forward than the infraorbital rim and malar (cheek) bones. In practical terms: ?? The eyes sit farther forward than the supporting bone Read More…

Introduction Orbital frame or  combined brow bone and infraorbital augmentation is a powerful upper-to-midface structural enhancement implant approach. A combined supraorbital (brow bone) and infraorbital rim augmentation addresses deficiencies on both the upper and lower orbital rims. This creates a stronger, more defined orbital frame, balances projection, and corrects negative vector or recessed midface features. Read More…

Introduction Custom Infraorbital–malar implants are facial implants designed to augment the under-eye (infraorbital) region and the cheekbone (malar) area simultaneously. Such implant designs are only available  by custom fabrication in which they fitted to match the patient’s unique skeletal anatomy based on 3-D CT scan imaging.They are most commonly used to correct: Flat or weak Read More…

Introduction Facial implants are solid, biocompatible devices placed beneath the soft tissues and against the facial skeleton to augment or refine key structural areas. Commonly treated regions include: Cheeks (malar/submalar) Chin (mentoplasty) Jaw angles / jawline Unlike injectable fillers, facial implants provide stable, long-term structural change because they maintain their shape permanently once placed. The Read More…

Introduction Forehead augmentation can be performed using several techniques, but a custom implant remains the most precise method for achieving controlled shape and projection across the entire upper third of the face. These implants—typically made from medical-grade silicone or PEEK—are digitally designed using a patient’s 3D CT scan. Unlike standard, off-the-shelf implants, each custom design Read More…

Introduction Custom facial implants can be fabricated from a variety of materials, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. One such material is PEEK (polyetheretherketone), a high-performance thermoplastic polymer from the polyaryletherketone (PAEK) family. Medical-grade variants of PEEK meet strict biocompatibility and sterilization standards, making them suitable for cranio-maxillofacial applications. PEEK implants can be machined or Read More…

Introduction The transcutaneous (external skin) approach for placing or revising jaw angle implants—implants positioned at the mandibular angle—is a recognized technique in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery. Unlike the more common intraoral (inside-the-mouth) approach, the transcutaneous method provides direct external access to the mandibular angle, offering certain technical and clinical advantages in selected cases. Indications Read More…