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Case Study: Reduction of Large Earlobes

  Background: One of the important components of an ear that contributes significantly to its appearance is the size and shape of the earlobe. Earlobes are as variable and unique to each individual as fingerprints. The earlobe is composed only of skin and fat without any cartilage support. As a result of no internal cartilage Read More…

Case Study: Reconstruction of the Torn Gauged Earlobe

  Background:  Earlobe stretching (often incorrectly referred to as ear gauging) is the deliberate expansion of an initially healed piercing into a much larger through and through  hole. The purpose of earlobe stretching is for the ultimate purpose of wearing jewelry in the hole. Stretching is usually done in small amounts over time to avoid Read More…

Case Study: Laser Bra Lift in Breast Lift Surgery

  Background: Sagging of the breasts is a very common cosmetic problem that eventually affects most women. While time, gravity, and pregnancy accounts for much of the breast sagging that occurs, some women have it naturally even when they are young. Breast lifts, also known as a mastopexy, is a well-established plastic surgery operation used Read More…

Case Study: Otoplasty Surgery for Protruding Ears

  Background: Protruding ears are a frequent source of embarrassment and ridicule. Whether it is a young school-age child or an adult, ears that stick out too far can make one very self-conscious. There is an established angle number between the side of the head and the ear. (auriculo-cephalic angle, 20 to 30 degrees) However, Read More…

Case Study: Lip Advancement for Permanent Lip Augmentation

  Background: Lip augmentation continues to be a very popular non-surgical facial enhancement procedure. It is done in almost every case with some form of injectable filler. But fillers do not work well in very thin lips and some patients do tire of repeated injection sessions as fillers last only a limited amount of time.. Case Study:This is an Read More…

Case Study: Asian Female Breast Augmentation

  Background: Breast augmentation in women of Asian ethnicity is far less common than that of Caucasians. But with changing fashion and clothing trends, more women of Asian descent are interested in having the procedure. The cultural concept of a smaller chest size and darker skin makes for some different considerations in breast enhancement surgery. Read More…

Case Study: Breast Augmentation in an ‘Older’ Woman

  Background: Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular of all cosmetic plastic surgery procedures because of its instantaneous results and success in enlarging a woman’s breasts. The vast majority of women who have breast augmentation are between the ages of 21 to 45 years of age. While breast augmentation can be Read More…

Case Study: Chin Implant Removal and Osteotomy Replacement

  Background: Like all surgical implants used in the body, chin implants do have some long-term effects. This is particularly true when they are used improperly or are inadequately positioned. Long-term effects could be underlying bone resorption and loss of horizontal projection. This is most commonly seen with the chin implant is positioned too high Read More…

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