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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 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…
Introduction Chin augmentation is the original and most common form of jaw augmentation surgery. For many patients, it may represent their only effort at lower facial enhancement. Although the chin comprises only about one-third of the total jaw surface area, its prominence makes it the most visually important component of the lower face. Consequently, many Read More…
Background Facial masculinization surgery is most commonly performed at three skeletal levels: Lower jawline Midface (cheeks) Upper brow bones While other areas may be addressed, these regions are the most frequently augmented for masculinizing effects. Each shares a natural convexity, and surgery aims to enhance this by adding projection to otherwise flat or underdeveloped contours. Read More…
Eye asymmetry can result from differences in the shape of the bony socket in which the eyeball resides. The eye sits within a cone-shaped cylinder of bone that is widest in the front—where the cornea, iris, and sclera are visible—and narrows at the back to a small opening for the optic nerve to pass into Read More…
Background Two types of surgery often create a subsequent need for custom facial implants: facial feminization surgery (FFS) and double jaw surgery (DJS). DJS effectively repositions the lower midface and jaw, but significant forward movements can leave the upper midface behind, creating undereye hollowing and cheek deficiencies. These effects are magnified if preexisting midface deficiencies Read More…
Background Chin implants for augmentation are available in a wide range of styles and sizes. However, this variety does not guarantee that every patient’s desired outcome can be achieved with standard, off-the-shelf options. One example is the request for a square chin shape in male patients. While square chin implants exist, in practice they often Read More…
Background Double jaw surgery (DJS) is a common procedure performed to correct facial skeletal discrepancies. It is often indicated for obstructive sleep apnea or to enhance facial projection. While highly effective in these respects, DJS has one important limitation: it does not address facial width. For patients with naturally narrow faces, this can leave the Read More…
Background Jaw augmentation is a common request among men seeking a stronger, more defined jawline. While options such as injectable fillers and standard chin or jaw angle implants are available, the most effective technique is a custom jawline implant. Thanks to its continuous and individualized design, this implant provides the most noticeable distinction between the Read More…
A custom forehead-brow bone implant is the definitive procedure for masculinizing the upper third of the male face. As the largest single-piece custom facial implant, it can produce a dramatic transformation. Typically inserted through a scalp incision positioned near the coronal suture line, the implant’s placement is guided by the inferior border of the brow Read More…
In designing a custom jawline implant, one of the most critical areas to address is the jaw angle. As a paired and highly visible part of the lower face, the jaw angles have a major impact on aesthetic outcomes. For many patients—particularly men—the primary goal is to achieve strong, angular, and well-defined jaw angles that 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...