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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...
Enhancement of the buttocks has become enormously popular over the past decade. Most methods of cosmetic buttock surgery are perceived as that of increasing its size through either implants or, more commonlytoday, fat injections. But buttock enhancement is as much about contouring and reshaping as it is about size increase alone. Large poorly-shaped buttocks Read More…
The use of stem cells in medicine has garnered much media and public attention. Because it is a natural component of human tissues and it is a pluripotent cell that has the capability of converting to many different adult cell types, it holds much promise for numerous medical therapies. While the quest for which Read More…
Enlargement of the buttocks has been one of the fastest growing procedures in body contouring over the past decade. While implants have been historically used for gluteal augmentation, the injection of fat has now become the most popular method. While fat injections have been used for numerous applications, mainly in the face, its use Read More…
Background: Buttock enhancement has become a popular body contouring procedure in the past decade. Influenced by a growing multicultural population mix and the influence of pop culture and social media, the desire for rounder and fuller buttocks is growing. The typical patient is either African-American or Hispanic where the shape of the buttocks is Read More…
The concept of injectable soft tissue fillers/augmentation has evolved dramatically over the past ten years. Besides the near continuous introduction of commercially-produced synthetic injectable fillers, using one’s own fat has also become mainstream. Although injectable fat grafting is far from perfect, it continues to become refined and more dependable. Sometimes patients are understandably confused Read More…
Fat appears to be a near ideal material for facial volume restoration or augmentation. Known as lipofilling, it is a very safe and relatively inexpensive method of adding volume to either the aging or lipodystrophic face. While injecting fat into the face is straightforward, the important question becomes how to ensure that most of Read More…
Breast augmentation historically and to the present day is an implant-driven operation. What is put in accounts for the way it appears on the outside. Despite its popularity, breast implants due have their problems including a limited lifespan. Contrary to what many patients believe, they are not lifelong devices and they will eventually fail Read More…
One of the very common aging questions that I receive is about undesired changes on the lower eyelid and cheek area. Whether it is dark circles under the eyes, lower eyelid bags, tear troughs or wrinkles, these eyelid problems can make one look tired. Not only do they see it but other people frequently comment Read More…
The use of injectable fat grafting in breast reconstruction has evolved in the past decade to become an established technique. While many patients envision that the entire breast mound is made out of injected fat, it is largely a complementary technique. It may be used alone in smaller lumpectomy defects but it is a secondary Read More…
The most common method of rejuvenation of the upper third of the face (brows, eyelids and forehead) is some form of skin excision with or without skin lifting. While this is still a mainstay of improving the appearance of facial aging, the concept of volume restoration is beginning to become an additional approach to facial 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...