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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...
Prominent temporal arteries, an aesthetic forehead affliction that occurs primarily in men, is best treated by a ligation technique. Specifically this is a vessel tie off method that uses a stair step ligation approach to try and ensure that anterograde and retrograde blood flow is eliminated from the visible vessel pathway. This typically involves at Read More…
Background: Prominent temporal arteries are very common in men. Everyone has seen some male (probably a lot more than just one) with the appearance of ‘worms’ on the sides of their forehead. While often referred to as veins that are arteries which is given away by their classic serpiginous pattern. (veins are more vertical and Read More…
Prominent blood vessels in the temporal region of the forehead are a not uncommon aesthetic concern. Both visible arteries and veins exist in the forehead and are frequently confused. Veins have a more vertical orientation, are almost always straight, can appear blue in color in thin skin and have no palpable pulse. Conversely arteries have Read More…
One of the most common questions about ligation of the superficial temporal artery (STA) is whether it is safe…meaning does cutting off the blood flow to the forehead and front of the scalp pose any problems? The answer is no. But understanding the blood flow patterns of the superficial temporal artery will provide some solace Read More…
Background: The temporal artery is a branch of the external carotid artery that has it ascends toward the head does so in front of the ear. One above the ear it splits into an anterior and posterior branch. The anterior branch leaves the temporal hairline to cross into the visible forehead before continuing up into Read More…
Prominent ‘veins’ or ‘worms’ that cross from the temples into the forehead are neither….they are arteries… specifically the anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery. This enlarged branch of the superficial temporal artery occurs almost exclusively in men presumably because of the thicker muscle layer in the arterial walls of a male. Why it gets Read More…
One of the uncommon but not rare aesthetic forehead deformities is that of a prominent temporal artery. Usually appearing for no apparent reason the pattern of the anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery becomes partially or fully apparent as it crosses from the temporal hairline across the side of the forehead up into the Read More…
Background: Aesthetic deformities of facial arteries are uncommon of which the prominent anterior branch of the temporal artery is the most recognized of them. This is where the pathway of the artery is seen from the temples into the forehead with it appearing like the branches of a tree. It is the visibility of the Read More…
One uncommon type of aesthetic forehead deformity is that of prominent temporal arteries. This is where the anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery becomes either partially or fully visible as it exits the front end of the temporal hairline. It has a serpiginous pattern that further branches as it courses into the superolateral aspect Read More…
Temporal artery ligation is a procedure used to reduce the appearance of the visible pathway of the superficial temporal artery onto the forehead. Often described by patients as ‘worms’ or ‘prominent veins’ they are largely an aesthetic male facial concern. While their appearance may be evident normally, they become enlarged when exposed to sunlight, increased 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...