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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...
Custom Fronto-Temporal Implants are patient-specific cranial implants designed to widen the upper temporal region and the lateral forehead in one continuous contour. They address the transition zone between the forehead and the side of the head — an area that strongly influences facial width and upper facial balance. What Area They Augment Fronto-temporal implants cover: Read More…
Combined infraorbital–malar–maxillary augmentation represents a comprehensive skeletal reconstruction of the central and lateral midface. Commonly referred to as a custom midface mask implant, this technique restores deficient projection across the infraorbital rim, anterior maxilla, paranasal region, and zygomatic body in a single, continuous construct. Unlike isolated infraorbital or malar implants, or even combined infraorbital-malar implant, Read More…
Custom jawline implants can play a meaningful role in improving the appearance of the aging neck in older men, but their effect is structural — not a replacement but as an enhancement for soft-tissue rejuvenation. The improvement comes from restoring bony projection and tension to the lower face–neck junction. Here is how they have their Read More…
A negative orbital vector is a not uncommon aesthetic facial deficiency that is often not recognized leading to ineffective treatments. Negative vector midface deformity refers to posterior positioning of the infraorbital rim and anterior maxilla relative to the globe. Clinically, the corneal apex projects anterior to the infraorbital rim in profile view. This skeletal deficiency Read More…
Midface retrusion may be corrected through either skeletal augmentation (implant-based reconstruction) or skeletal repositioning (orthognathic advancement). Although both approaches can increase midfacial projection, they differ fundamentally in biomechanical mechanism, load transmission, soft tissue response, and occlusal impact. Analyzing the structural, functional, and biomechanical distinctions between these two strategies allows for good clinical decision making in Read More…
There are numerous strategies for structural midfacial augmentation, some of which are less commonly recognized due to their lower frequency of use. One such procedure is central midface projection enhancement, anatomically termed infraorbital–maxillary augmentation. Infraorbital–maxillary augmentation refers to surgical enhancement of the infraorbital rim and anterior maxilla to improve under-eye support, increase midface projection, and enhance Read More…
Brow bone implants (also called supraorbital ridge implants) are solid facial implants used to increase projection and definition of the brow ridge. They are most commonly performed for: Facial masculinization Enhancing a flat or recessed brow Balancing forehead–nose proportions Reconstructive contour correction What They Do Brow bone implants increase: Forward projection of the supraorbital rim Read More…
A custom jawline implant replacement is often a smart move for patients who already have standard (off-the-shelf) chin and jaw angle implants but want a continuous, connected and enhanced jawline result. Why replace standard chin + jaw angle implants with a custom jawline implant? Standard implants: Come in fixed sizes and shapes Treat the chin Read More…
Custom infraorbital-malar (midface) implants and custom jawline implants are specialized facial implants uniquely designed from a patient’s 3D CT scan to augment skeletal structure. They are not “one-size-fits-all” — they are tailored to each individual’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. Infraorbital-malar implants augment the upper midface — from under the eye across the cheekbone (infraorbital rim Read More…
Why replace standard cheek implants with a custom midface implant? Standard cheek implants (malar, submalar, or combined) are one-size designs. They work fine for isolated cheek augmentation, but they often fall short when: There is midface deficiency (infraorbital rim, paranasal, maxillary support) The implant looks “stuck on” rather than skeletal There’s aging-related midface collapse 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...