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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...
There are several very popular non-surgical methods of fat reduction using external devices based on a variety of penetrating energies. One example is the Zerona device which uses a form of light known as a ‘cold laser’. While it is a fat reduction device that is associated with some level of controversy, it has generally Read More…
Liposuction is a very popular and successful method of removing unwanted fat. While it removes fat, the real underlying intent of liposuction is body contouring. Reducing or removing bulges and undesired body protrusions is almost always a fat problem with only the abdomen and arms often have an excess skin problem as well. Since Read More…
Hyperhidrosis seems like an uncommon medical problem to be treated by plastic surgeons. It is an aggravating condition which is seen as too much sweating, usually from the armpits, in an effort to regulate body temperature. For those afflicted it is an issue of inconvenience and embarrassment with the frequent need for clothing changes Read More…
The shape of the neck is an important aesthetic structure of the face. When it is well defined with a sharp angle definition (between 90 to 120 degrees in profile), it makes the chin and jawline more prominent and flattering. When the neck angle is obtuse or completely open (straight), the jawline becomes obscured Read More…
The removal of unwanted fat through liposuction techniques is effective but has as its main complications that of irregularities and asymmetries of body contours. While taking down the size of fat collections, it does not always result in the desired body contours or a show of the underlying muscular detail. This has lead to Read More…
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…
Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed and, by far and away, the largest procedure in body surface areas treated. Despite its wide usage and high-tech tools and devices available to perform the procedure, there is a significant occurrence of cosmetic complications (contour asymmetries and skin irregularities) and the need for Read More…
Excess body weight is a well known health risk. Large accumulations of body fat contribute to cardiovascular disease and diabetes and lower one’s lifespan. Significant and sustained weight loss through a diet and exercise program is the best treatment approach and there is endless medical evidence to support the effectiveness of overall body fat Read More…
Liposuction remains the only effective method of non-excisional fat removal. It is the most effective and rapid method of fat reduction that exists. Having been used for over 30 years in the United States, it has undergone numerous technological advances most of which has been to try and improve the ease and efficiency of Read More…
While the neck is technically not part of the face, it makes a very important contribution to one’s appearance. The concept of the ideal neck shape is one that has a near 110 degree cervicomental angle. This helps highlight the jawline and makes a clear transition between the two.When the neck is more obtuse 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...