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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...
Superman has been an American cultural icon since he first appeared in comic books back in 1938. His appearance is absolutely distinctive, most notably that of his red, white and blue colors and the stylized S shield on his chest. The shield is so symbolic of his character than its appearance alone immediately brings Read More…
The shape and strength of the jawline is an essential component of male facial attractiveness. This is evidenced not only in the images that we see today in male models and advertisements but in many of our most popular male celebrities and actors. This is not only a contemporary desireable male feature but has Read More…
Almost anyone in the world is aware of the recent tragedy in Norway with the mass killings of an incomprehensible number of Norwegian teens and young adults. The murderer Anders Breivik appears to have acted alone, driven by his white supremacist and anti-Muslin views. What has caught my attention as a plastic surgeon, however, is Read More…
Background:The desire for a stronger jaw appearance is sought by many younger men. Part of a strong jawline is the size and angularity of the jaw angle. Located under the masseter chewing muscles, the right or left angle of the back part of the jaw is one of the largest areas of the lower jaw. Read More…
The lower third of the face is dominated by the jawline. The jawline extends from one jaw angle around a convex arch to the other. It is actually the largest surface area of any facial bone prominence. Leading the way is the chin but the jaw angles located at the back play an often Read More…
Synthetic augmentation of various regions of the facial bones has always been a popular cosmetic facial procedure in plastic surgery. While historically recognized as that of just chin and cheek enhancement, implant designs and styles has now been expanded to many other facial regions as well. One of these more new areas is that of Read More…
The jaw is the largest bone of the face and completely accounts for the shape of the lower face. It provides a sharp line of demarcation from the neck and the rest of the face. It can be weak or strong or well outlined and distinct. No matter how it is shaped, it creates a Read More…
A strong and well-defined jaw angle confers a certain degree of masculinity. Some men have it naturally, while others seek to obtain it from synthetic implants. The jaw angle makes up a portion of the mandibular ramus and its outline is formed by the intersection of its outer posterior and inferior borders. This bony Read More…
Background: A variety of mandibular (jaw) implants to improve the shape of the lower third of the face exist. They work very well for horizontal chin augmentation or lateral jaw angle enhancement. When the two are put together, a great improvement in the jaw line and shape can be achieved. But standard implants do not Read More…
The use of injectable fillers has been revolutionary in the augmentation of facial soft tissues. The wide array of different filler compositions and their immediate results with a minimal complication rate has enabled patients to enjoy facial enhancements that could not be envisioned just over a decade ago. But like all good things, injectable 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...