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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...
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…
The zygomatic arch is a key structural and aesthetic component of the midface. In cheek augmentation, it influences width, contour, and facial balance—distinct from the forward projection created at the malar eminence. 1. Anatomical foundation Formed by the zygomatic bone and temporal bone Defines the lateral cheek contour and contributes to facial width Serves as Read More…
Ideal Female Forehead Contour Side-profile: Smooth, slightly convex curvature Soft brow transition Balanced projection (no bulge) Aesthetic Concept: Curvature, softness, and continuity Augmentation Method Comparisons Fat Grafting Shallow soft-tissue fill Achieves surface refinement Bone Cement Rigid onlay over bone Achieves structural contour change Custom Implant Pre-shaped implant fixed to bone Offers precise shape creation Custom Read More…
Introduction Female forehead augmentation is designed to enhance a forehead that is flat, concave, irregular, or under-projected by creating a smooth, gently convex, feminine contour. Unlike forehead feminization surgery (FFS), which primarily reduces or sets back bone, forehead augmentation adds volume to refine shape and curvature. The goal is not exaggeration, but subtle refinement. In Read More…
What is a composite jaw augmentation? A composite jaw augmentation is an advanced facial skeletal procedure that combines a sliding genioplasty (chin bone repositioning) with a custom-designed jawline implant. Together, these techniques improve chin projection, jawline length, width, and overall lower facial definition in a single, coordinated surgical plan. What is a sliding genioplasty? A 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...