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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...
A hollow chamber inside a testicular implant can provide several mechanical and design advantages, depending on the implant material and intended purpose. The benefits differ from those of traditional solid silicone or saline-filled testicle implants. 1. Softer More Natural Feel A hollow chamber implant feels softer than a completely solid implant of the same size. Read More…
Augmentation of the penile-scrotal region can be done using penile and testicular implants. Some men only ever get one implant type while others may desire both. In the latter case the pertinent question is which should be done firsty and can they even be done together, If both procedures are planned, the penile implant (IPP) Read More…
Testicular enhancement by implant displacement mean enlarging the apparent size of the testicles by placing implants that visually overshadow or displace the natural testes, a concept that is both anatomically plausible and effective under the right circumstances.. In such a configuration: The native testes remain in the scrotum and continue to function. The implants contribute Read More…
For a patient with a small, hard, high-riding saline testicular prosthesis, replacement with a modern solid nsilicone prosthesis is often worthwhile because the problems are frequently related to the original implant characteristics and/or pocket contracture. Common findings at surgery include: Thickened fibrous capsule around the implant. Insufficient dependent scrotal pocket. Fixation sutures tethering the Read More…
If you already have saline testicular implants and want to increase their size, that’s something that requires a revision surgery—it’s not something that can be adjusted or “filled up” after placement like some other implants. Here’s the reality of how it works: 1. Implants aren’t expandable once placed Testicular implants (saline or silicone) come in Read More…
If you already have saline testicular implants and want to increase their size, that’s something that requires a revision surgery—it’s not something that can be adjusted or “filled up” after placement like some other implants. Here’s the reality of how it works: 1. Implants aren’t expandable once placed Testicular implants (saline or silicone) come in fixed sizes. Read More…
Testicle implants have traditionally been used to replace a missing testicle. To achieve this goal, a range of standard implant sizes is available in both saline-filled and solid silicone forms. However, when a natural testicle exceeds standard implant sizes, a custom implant design is required. This approach allows for precise control of size and shape, Read More…
Testicle implants have traditionally been used to replace a missing testicle. To achieve this goal, a range of standard implant sizes is available in both saline-filled and solid silicone forms. However, when a natural testicle exceeds standard implant sizes, a custom implant design is required. This approach allows for precise control of size and shape, Read More…
For testicle implant replacements urologists consistently use saline testicular implants. These are not most patient’s preference by how they feel.Urologists don’t prefer hard saline testicular implants because patients love them—they use them largely because of a mix of regulatory approval and lack of knowledge of other alternatives, not because they’re ideal. Here’s the real breakdown: Read More…
Introduction There are two primary implant concepts used for testicular enlargement: wraparound implants and side by side (displacement) implants. The side?by?side technique uses a solid testicular implant placed adjacent to the natural testicle. Implant size is determined by how much volume is required to adequately displace the native testicle. The wrap?around technique uses an implant 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...