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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 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 The external skin approach to placing jaw angle implants is a less commonly used alternative to the more common intraoral approach. Coming from the skin side it provides direct access to the angle of the mandible as well as optimal visualization of the working end of the implant. Transcutaneous access to the mandibular angle 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…
Introduction Brow bone implants are specialized facial implants designed to augment or reshape the brow and forehead region, typically for aesthetic or gender-affirming purposes. True custom brow bone implants are patient-specific and usually fabricated from solid silicone as this is best material to use for any aesthetic onlay skull augmentation surgery. Because these implants are Read More…
Introduction Custom facial implants are uniquely designed to match a patient’s individual anatomy and aesthetic goals. Unlike stock implants, which come in standardized sizes and shapes, custom implants are created using advanced imaging and 3D design technology to achieve precise symmetry and personalized enhancement. Using specialized CAD (computer-aided design) software, the surgeon and design engineers Read More…
In older men with significant neck sagging and a weak jawline, a not uncommon question arises: should a custom jawline implant be combined with a full lower facelift for the best aesthetic result? This presents a unique challenge, as jaw augmentation and neck lifting are closely connected—both anatomically and aesthetically. Understanding the Relationship Between Jaw Read More…
Introduction Custom forehead implants are designed to enhance or reshape the forehead and brow region—often to achieve aesthetic balance or for gender-affirming purposes. These implants are individually fabricated from silicone or PEEK (polyether ether ketone) using a 3D CT scan of the patient’s skull, ensuring a precise fit that follows the natural contours of the Read More…
Introduction Paranasal implants are a well-established method of facial enhancement designed to augment the midface region—specifically the area around the sides of the nose (the paranasal or pyriform aperture region). This portion of the midface may appear flat or deficient due to individual skeletal development, aging, or an aesthetic desire for greater central midface projection. 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...