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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...
While some men that request custom chin implants may not desire a more square chin appearance, many do.Here are some surgeon-experienced guidelines for designing a custom square chin implant (male or masculinizing focus). 1. Aesthetic Objectives (Square ? Wide) Primary goal: angularity and vertical definition, not excessive transverse width. Emphasize a flat or gently convex Read More…
Introduction Men frequently request a squarer, more angular chin when undergoing chin implant augmentation. While there is a standard “square” chin implant design intended to meet this goal, it is often an imperfect solution. In many cases, aesthetic failure occurs due to inherent design limitations and technical placement issues. Common Failure Modes of Standard Square Read More…
Introduction Total temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement is a surgical procedure in which a damaged jaw joint is replaced with a biocompatible prosthesis to relieve pain and restore function when conservative treatments have failed. It is most commonly indicated for severe degenerative joint disease, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as advanced joint destruction, deformity, Read More…
Introduction Reversal of a feminized chin is one of the more predictable and achievable components of facial feminization reversal surgery. What Feminizing Chin Surgery Typically Does Feminizing chin surgery commonly involves one or more of the following changes: Narrowing of chin width Reduction of chin height or forward projection Rounding or tapering of the chin Read More…
Introduction Improving the appearance of the jaw angle region after prior implant augmentation is not uncommon and is usually very fixable. The correct solution, however, depends on the specific failure pattern of the original implant. Key questions include: Where is the current implant positioned? and What additional dimensions are needed to achieve an improved jaw Read More…
Introduction Forehead implants are a surgical option to permanently reshape or augment the forehead, typically used to improve projection for flat or recessed foreheads. The concept of forehead implants may be partial or complete based on whether a brow bone augmentation effect is desired or not (forehead vs forehead-brow bone implant ) For purposes of Read More…
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 A vertical lengthening bony genioplasty (VLBG) adjusts the chin (symphysis) by moving the lower segment downward to increase lower facial height.A custom jawline implant addresses the entire jawline: chin width, jawline length, ramus width, gonial angles, and overall contour. When performed together: The bone movement fixes the vertical deficiency. The implant restores or enhances Read More…
Introduction A custom jawline implant is a fully individualized implant designed to enhance the definition, symmetry, and overall contour of the jawline. Unlike standard chin or jaw-angle implants, a custom jawline implant is created specifically for the patient’s bone structure, aesthetic goals, and facial proportions. Extending from angle to angle, it can provide: Stronger, more 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...