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Case Study: Corner of the Mouth Lifts for the Frowning Face

  Background:  Aging affects all facial structures, particularly those around sphincters or apertures such as the eye. Changes around the eye are commonly perceived because they are so visible and are part of every human conversation. But just like the eye, the mouth also ages in very characteristic ways. Lines, wrinkles and thinning lips are Read More…

Case Study: Breast Reduction with Free Nipple Grafting

  Background:  Breast reduction remains one of the most common reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. It provides not only reduction in the size of a large breast but it also lifts and reshapes it as well. The amount that the breast is reduced or how much it is lifted is based on patient preference and what Read More…

Case Study: Breast Augmentation in Middle-Aged Women

  Background:Breast augmentation continues to be a very popular body contouring procedure for women. Whether it is to improve a natural underdevelopment or the effects of pregnancy and gravity, increasing volume is one of the key components of breast enhancement. The majority of breast implants are placed in women under the age of 45, particularly Read More…

Case Study: Breast Reduction in African-American Female

Background:Breast reduction is one of the most common of all reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. Large heavy breasts produce back, shoulder and neck pain as well as poses clothing and social concerns. While breast reduction does result in substantial length of scars, it produces highly satisfied patients despite this aesthetic tradeoff. The improvement in pain and Read More…

Case Study: Smartlipo of the Waistline

  Background:Liposuction is a well established method of surgical fat removal. While it may seem crude in the manner in which it is performed, its effectiveness is undeniable in extracting large volumes of fat. The extraction method is primarily based on pulling fat through a tube (cannula) based on a negative pressure of about one Read More…

Case Study: Tracheal Shave in the Transgender Patient

  Background:The central prominence of the neck is well recognized as the adam’s apple. It is largely a male feature although it can be prominent in some women as well. It is composed of paired cartilages which surround the larynx and is designed to protect the delicate voicebox from injuries. While often referred to as Read More…

Case Study: Rhinoplasty Correction of the Hooked Nose

  Background:Rhinoplasty is known to reshape a wide variety of nose appearances. While everyone’s nose is truly different, there are some classic nasal shapes that many people of vastly different ethnicities share. The appearance of such nose shapes can cast certain impressions about the owner that varies amongst different cultures. One of the most common Read More…

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