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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 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…
Background:One of the most common and bothersome signs of getting older is the discovery of jowls and loss of the once tight neck. This aging problem is surgically reversed by a facelift procedure. Contrary to the perception of many, a facelift only affects the lower third of the face by smoothing out the jawline Read More…
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…
Background:The immediate and long-term success of breast augmentation is totally dependent on the use of an implant. Most of the risks of this surgery are implant-related, with infection being the most significant in the short-term and implant rupture in the long-term issue. While both can happen despite the best surgical efforts, the technique of Read More…
Background: The gummy smile is when excessive soft tissue (attached gingiva) is shown during upper lip animation. Ideally, when more than 1mm of gingival shows it is deemed aesthetically excessive although it probably is only bothersome to most people when it is more than 2 or 3mms. The cause of almost all gummy smiles Read More…
Background: Buttock enhancement has become a popular body contouring procedure in the past decade. Influenced by a growing multicultural population mix and the influence of pop culture and social media, the desire for rounder and fuller buttocks is growing. The typical patient is either African-American or Hispanic where the shape of the buttocks is Read More…
Background:Penile length or show is an important feature of a man’s body image. While there can be debate as to how much penile length is normal or of importance, all would agree that some penile show is needed. When little to no penis is seen, this can impact a man’s self-image severely as well as Read More…
Background:Rhinoplasty is a structure-changing operation that draws considerable attention to the patient’s midface. Most rhinoplasties today are done through an open approach which requires a small horizontal incision in the middle of the columella. This scar heals very well due to the superb blood supply surrounding the columella with inflow from the septal mucosa 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…
Background: The satisfaction after breast augmentation depends upon many factors including the size and symmetrical placement of the implants. The location of the nipple on the newly created breast mound, however, plays an equally important role in the final appearance of the breasts. Ideally centered on the midportion of the breast mound as an isolated 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...