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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: There are a variety of orbital areas that can be augmented with implants. The brow bones, the infraorbital rim and the orbital floor are the most commonly done. But anywhere along the orbital rims can be augmented if there is a reason to do so. Case Study: This Read More…
Background: One of the most common congenital facial asymmetries affects the lower jaw. Because of its paired brachial arch origin differences in their lengths and how they fuse in the midline affects the shape of the lower jaw. Such jaw asymmetries come in a wide variety of presentations that is almost never as dimensionally simple Read More…
Background: Buttock implants can be placed either in the subfascial, intramuscular or submuscular location. Each pocket location has its advantages and disadvantages. While the intra- and submuscular pocket locations have many advantages their one disadvantage is the size of implant that can be placed. As a general rule, implant sizes of 400ccs or less can Read More…
Background: Chin implants exert their effects by a soft tissue release which then floats on top of an intervening implant placed between it and the bone. In other words chin implants require that several osteocutaneous ligaments be detached from the bone along with the periosteum to create an adequate pocket for the implant placement. This Read More…
Background: There are many features of the face that have gender specific shapes. This serves as the basis for facial feminization and masculinization surgery. While these are not always absolutes and there is some gender neutrality when the magnitude of any of these facial feature prominences is not as strong, the general concepts still apply. Read More…
Background: Aesthetic augmentation of the lower jaw has been done by a variety of autologous and implant methods. However when it comes to a complete jawline augmentation, as defined by changes at the corners (chin and jaw angles) that are connected, the options become more limited. The chin wing osteotomy, little known in the U.S. Read More…
Background: The undereye region of the midface is open to variable interpretations of what that is. As a result there are different terms that apply to describing undereye deficiency concerns of which tear troughs and hollows are the most commonly used. The anatomic basis for their appearance and how they can treated is, however, different. Read More…
Background: Testicular cancer results in lost of the affected testicle which is often is not replaced at the same time. Ensuring that the cancer is completely gone takes precedence over a normal appearing scrotum. When a testicular implant can be placed depends on when the cancer surgeon feels it is appropriate to do but often Read More…
Background: The face is a multi-dimensional structure that can look different depending upon how it is viewed. What may look good in one view may create a less flattering perception when viewed at a different angle. The more components that make up the facial structure being assessed the more important it is to evaluate it Read More…
Background: The frequency of indwelling chin implants in patients that present for custom jawline implants occurs almost 30% of the time in my experience. This is not a surprise given the common use of chin implants for any type of lower jaw deficiency where it be moderate or severe. It is also for many patients 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...