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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...
Introduction Rib removal surgery — also known as rib resection or floating rib removal — is a body contouring procedure designed to create a smaller waistline and a more defined hourglass figure. As the procedure has evolved, its purpose has become focused on waist and torso narrowing, eliminating the final anatomical barrier to inward waist Read More…
Introduction Occipital knob reduction—also known as inion reduction—is a form of skull reshaping surgery performed to smooth or reduce the bony prominence at the back of the head. What It Is The occipital knob is an outward projection of the occipital bone, located along the midline at the back of the skull. While most people Read More…
Introduction Modifications of the iliac crest represent one of several aesthetic skeletal contouring procedures, alongside ribcage narrowing, clavicle shortening or lengthening, and limb-length modification. Iliac crest expansion (pelvic plasty) is a relatively new hip-widening procedure that uses a metal implant. In contrast, iliac crest reduction reduces excessive bony hip width or prominent crestal ridges. This Read More…
Background Aesthetic jaw reduction—also known as mandibular contouring or V-line surgery—is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape or slim the lower jaw to create a more balanced, oval, or heart-shaped facial appearance. While it is most commonly performed as part of facial feminization surgery, it can be beneficial for anyone who feels their jawline Read More…
Introduction The female body features two hemispherical prominences—the breasts and the buttocks. Although located on different areas of the body, both are subject to the same natural effect of gravity: ptosis, or sagging. This descent occurs due to stretching and loss of tissue elasticity, often following weight loss. While breast ptosis is well studied—with established Read More…
Introduction Unlike facial implants, there are no standard implants available for aesthetic skull augmentation. This reflects both the relatively low frequency of such procedures and the highly individualized nature of each patient’s skull contour concerns. The ideal shape and thickness of a skull implant must be customized to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. Because Read More…
Introduction Brow bone implants are specialized facial implants designed to augment or reshape the brow and forehead region, typically for aesthetic or gender-affirming purposes. True custom brow bone implants are patient-specific and usually fabricated from solid silicone as this is best material to use for any aesthetic onlay skull augmentation surgery. Because these implants are Read More…
Introduction Two main types of testicular implants are currently available for replacing lost or removed testicles: Saline-filled implants — silicone-shell devices filled with sterile salt water. Solid silicone implants — also known as “ultrasoft” or “gummy bear–type” implants, made entirely of solid silicone and not fluid-filled. The term silicone in this context refers to the Read More…
Introduction Paranasal implants are a well-established method of facial enhancement designed to augment the midface region—specifically the area around the sides of the nose (the paranasal or pyriform aperture region). This portion of the midface may appear flat or deficient due to individual skeletal development, aging, or an aesthetic desire for greater central midface projection. Read More…
Introduction The facial artery, a branch of the external carotid artery, supplies blood to the lower face, lips, cheeks, and nose. Its key branches include the labial arteries (to the upper and lower lips) and the angular artery (to the side of the nose and the periorbital region). Anatomically, the artery runs deep to the 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...