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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...
When creating custom facial implant designs there are two basic steps, creation of a footprint and determining the various thicknesses of material throughout the implant’s footprint. By comparison the establishment of the the implant’s bony surface area coverage (footprint) is more visually apparent as the location. of the desired external effect usually correlates on a Read More…
Like all custom facial implants there are some learned guidelines that help guide CAD design for both males and females. These rules apply regardless of the material used. MALE Custom Midface Implant Design Rules 1. Lateral projection > anterior projection Drive augmentation outward along the zygomatic arch Keep anterior cheek relatively flat Think horizontal vector, Read More…
Male and female midface implant strategies differ less by implant type and more by shape, vector, and projection philosophy. The goal is to reinforce sex-specific skeletal cues rather than simply “add volume.” Core Aesthetic Differences Feature Male Strategy Female Strategy Dominant cue Structure & angularity Soft contour & curvature Projection emphasis Lateral / horizontal Anterior Read More…
The midface is a unique facial implantation area because it is a combination of a high bony convexity (infraorbital-malar) and a large more inferior maxillary concavity. This creates well known midfacial augmentation areas for which numerous standard implants have been designed with an extensive clinical history of use. But such standard implant styles and sizes Read More…
Both custom implants and fat grafting are options available to finish facial reshaping after double jaw surgery—but they solve different problems. A few patients may ultimately benefit from a combination of the two. 1. What each method is best at Goal Custom Implants Fat Grafting Increase bone-based projection ? Excellent ? Add width / structure Read More…
This is the most common and safest sequencing used when refinement procedures are planned after double jaw or bimaxillary surgery. The following is a detailed description of the biologic and logic of how to think about when to consider custom facial implants after facial bone osteotomies. 0–6 weeks | Acute healing phase What’s happening Bone Read More…
Custom facial implants can be an excellent adjunct to double jaw surgery when skeletal movements alone don’t fully achieve the desired facial shape or proportions. Double jaw surgery mainly affects bone projection and some degree of vertical length. But it can not increase width or make changes in the shape of the bones moved. Here’s Read More…
The zygomatic arch is a critical structural and aesthetic component of the midface. While commonly discussed in relation to cheek augmentation, its role is distinct from that of the malar eminence. The arch primarily influences facial width, lateral contour, and overall skeletal balance rather than anterior projection. Anatomically, the zygomatic arch is formed by the Read More…
Abstract Forehead augmentation is an established craniofacial aesthetic procedure used to alter contour, projection, and symmetry of the upper facial skeleton. Two primary structural methods are employed: intraoperatively sculpted bone cements and preoperatively designed custom implants. Although both techniques provide permanent augmentation, they differ significantly in fabrication method, precision of shape control, surgical requirements, and Read More…
Abstract Forehead augmentation using custom-designed implants has become an increasingly refined procedure in craniofacial and aesthetic surgery. However, optimal outcomes depend on recognizing the fundamental anatomical and aesthetic differences between male and female foreheads. This article outlines the gender-specific skeletal characteristics, aesthetic objectives, and implant design principles that guide successful custom forehead augmentation. Female forehead 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...