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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...
Aesthetic norms influence custom facial implant design at almost every level: proportions, contours, symmetry targets, gender expression, ethnic preservation, age-related expectations, and even how “natural” a result should appear. In modern facial implant surgery, the goal is rarely just “bigger” or “more projected.” It is usually to create harmony according to a culturally and individually Read More…
One of the most common facial concerns patients notice is hollowing or a sunken appearance under the eyes. While this can happen naturally with aging, some people are born with facial bone structure differences that make the under eye area appear more recessed even at a young age. In younger patients, under eye hollowing is Read More…
Does the effects of custom facial implants change based on the material used? Not really. It is a common misconception that the implant material used will affect the aesthetic result. Most pertinently it is believed that the more rigid the material is the more facial definition it is going to create or the better the Read More…
While custom implants for the upper 1/3 of the face are less common than that of the lower 2/3s they are uniquely different because of their larger sizes. But custom forehead implants are also different because their probability of success profile is actually one of the best among facial implants—both technically and aesthetically in my Read More…
For custom orbital implants (around the eye socket), the accuracy profile is different from jawline and cheeks—it’s actually one of the most precise areas technically, but one of the hardest to match aesthetic expectations. Here’s the realistic breakdown: Probability for orbital implants ? Close match (most outcomes) ~80–90% chance Improved contour, symmetry, or support Read More…
The midface, and the cheeks in particular, are a common location for the use of custom facial implants designs tom achieve aesthetic results not obtainable with standard implants. For custom cheek (malar/midface) implants, the probability of hitting your exact aesthetic goal is generally a bit higher than jawline implants—but still not perfectly predictable. Here’s a Read More…
The jawline implant is the most frequentl performed custom facial implant with a dominant male gender preference. With such a significant clinical experience what is the probability of hitting a patient’s exact aesthetic goal for custom jawline implants. In my experience it is a bit lower than people expect—even though the implants themselves are very Read More…
Custom facial implants represent the most advanced approach available for structural facial enhancement. By combining high-resolution imaging with precise digital design, they allow for a level of customization that was not previously possible with standard, off-the-shelf implants. However, while their technical accuracy is extremely high, their ability to deliver a perfectly predictable aesthetic outcome is Read More…
Vertical chin length (the height of the lower third of the face) is usually evaluated using proportional relationships rather than just raw millimeters—but we can translate those into practical numbers. 1. Facial thirds (core framework) The face is divided into three vertical sections: Hairline ? brow Brow ? base of nose (subnasale) Subnasale ? bottom Read More…
Jaw angle implant removal: Medpor vs silicone Factor Medpor jaw angle implant Silicone jaw angle implant Tissue reaction Fibrovascular ingrowth into pores Smooth capsule around implant Plane of removal Often obliterated Usually preserved Removal method Sharp dissection, often piecemeal Usually en bloc extraction Operative difficulty High Low to moderate Masseter involvement Common integration into masseter/periosteum 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...