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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...
Background: The shape of the back of the head shows numerous suture lines, horizontal bony ridges and a central occipital protuberance. This normally flattened, guitar-pick shaped piece of bone sits on the downward curve of the occipital bone as it dives inward towards the foramen magnum. This piece of skull bone, known anatomically as Read More…
Background: The aneurysmal bone cyst is a well known but rare bony lesion that is known to affect the lower jaw. Its name is actually a misnomer as it is neither a cyst or a a vascular aneurysm. Rather it is an osteolytic bone lesion which is characterized by being comprised of serum or a Read More…
Background: The size of the normal male testicle is generally in the 3.5 to 4.5 cm range dependent on the overall size of the man. Certain conditions can cause the testicles to shrink or atrophy include aging, hormonal imbalance, and certain medical conditions. The effects of smaller testicles may become more apparent if the penis Read More…
Background: The shape of the skull in men has taken on greater aesthetic significance today due to changing hair styles. Close cropped hair styles and total head shaving due to hair loss creates an exposed appearance to the shape of the head. Having a ‘nicely rounded head’ is a desirable physical feature although what that Read More…
Background: The shape of the skull is prone to a wide variety of defects consisting of either lack of adequate projection, too much projection or a combination of both. Usually these occur in very specific and recognizable patterns and are seen relatively commonly in my practice. Almost always there is a biologic explanation for their Read More…
Background: Cheek and jaw implants are the most common facial implants used. When put together as a five implant facial augmentation strategy significant facial reshaping can be achieved. Whether it be male or female, enhancing the five prominences of the face (two cheeks, two jaw angles and one chin) serves as the keystones to major Read More…
Background: A buried, or often called, hidden penis in children is either partially or completely covered by the surrounding pubic mound tissues. It is not due to a short or inadequately developed penis. While there are not usually significant medical problems from the lack of adequate or any penile show, the psychological effects are considerable Read More…
Background: Aesthetic skull deformities are common of which plagiocephaly is the most well known. Also called cranioscoliosis the natural oblong shape of the skull is twisted with the back of the head being flatter on one side. Such shape deformities are best treated by a custom skull implant made from the patient’s 3D CT scan. Read More…
Background: Facial asymmetry is common in both young and older people. Most of the time these asymmetries are not large and are usually well tolerated. It is commonly said that most people have facial asymmetries and this is perfectly normal. It is even said that some degree of asymmetry adds character to the face and Read More…
Background: The skull is prone to many deviations in its shape of which most are relatively minor. But just because the shape aberration appears relatively small in size compared to the overall skull surface area, this does not mean it is viewed as aesthetically minor to the patient. Ridges, bumps and other ‘high spots’ can 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...