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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 jawline implantw have a more profiound effect on the neck than chin implants for multiple reasons including: 1. Mandibular perimeter expansion A custom jawline implant enlarges the jaw in three regions: Chin (anterior) Mandibular body (side of the jaw) Jaw angles (posterior) This increases the total perimeter of the mandible. Result The soft tissue Read More…
A custom jawline implant can have a noticeable effect on a sagging neck, but the effect depends heavily on the cause of the neck laxity (skin, fat, muscle, or skeletal support). Here’s how it works anatomically and aesthetically. 1. Structural effect: expanding the jawline Custom jawline implants augment the inferior border of the mandible (chin Read More…
In custom infraorbital–malar (IOM) implant design, vertical infraorbital rim lengthening can be conceptualized in three different design patterns based on how aggressively the orbital–malar relationship is altered. These patterns are useful during planning because they correspond to different anatomical problems and aesthetic goals. 1. Subtle Vertical Rim Lengthening (Contour enhancement pattern) Concept A small inferior Read More…
Vertical infraorbital rim lengthening is one of the most important—but often under-appreciated—design variables in custom infraorbital-malar (IOM) implants. Its value lies in correcting the three-dimensional skeletal deficiency of the upper midface, not just adding projection. Below is a structured explanation of why it matters biomechanically and aesthetically. 1. What “vertical infraorbital rim lengthening” actually means Read More…
Skeletal augmentation of the infraorbital rim, anterior maxilla, and malar region produces a nonlinear, region-specific soft tissue response. For surgical planning—especially with custom infraorbital–maxillary or “midface mask” implants—quantitative modeling helps answer a practical question: How many millimeters of surface change (soft tissue forward movement) will occur for each millimeter of bony/implant projection? A workable, clinically Read More…
Are implants or jaw surgery better for jaw asymmetry? This is the most important decision point in jaw asymmetry treatment. The choice between a custom wrap-around implant and orthognathic (double jaw) surgery depends entirely on what is actually asymmetric: Bone shape? Bone position? Bite? Entire jaw rotation? Or just contour deficiency? Below is a structured Read More…
A custom wrap-around jawline implant is one of the most effective surgical options for correcting jaw asymmetry, particularly when the asymmetry involves: Uneven mandibular angles One side of the jaw that is flatter or smaller Chin deviation with posterior jaw deficiency Hemifacial skeletal underdevelopment Imbalance from prior surgery What “Wrap-Around” Means A wrap-around implant is Read More…
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…
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...