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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...
V line surgery is a very popular methof of reductive facial reshaping achievwed through mandibular bone removal. But like all forms of facial reshaping (augmentation or reduction) patients may later regret their decision and wish to partially or fully reverse it. Custom jawline implants are the only effective method to reliably and permanently reverse the Read More…
Introduction V-line surgery is a facial contouring procedure designed to create a slimmer, more tapered lower face—often forming a soft “V” shape from the cheeks to the chin. It’s especially popular among patients who feel their jawline looks wide, square, or heavy. V-line surgery usually combines changes of all three segments of the lower jaw Read More…
Background Aesthetic jaw reduction—also known as mandibular contouring or V-line surgery—is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape or slim the lower jaw to create a more balanced, oval, or heart-shaped facial appearance. While it is most commonly performed as part of facial feminization surgery, it can be beneficial for anyone who feels their jawline Read More…
Background: V line surgery is the most aggressive and effective form of aesthetic jaw reduction. It is not an easy surgery to perform as the angle of the bone cuts from an intraoral approach can be difficult to make from the jaw angles coming forward to the chin in a perfectly symmetric fashion. With this Read More…
Background: V line surgery is a well known bony jaw reduction/reshaping procedure. In its most traditional form it is an amputation of the inferior border of the jaw from the jaw angles up to the side of the chin. The greatest amount of bone is vertically removed from the jaw angles and becomes less as Read More…
Background: V line surgery is popular form of jaw reduction that has its origins in Eastern countries. Because many Asian patients have larger jaw sizes and may desire a smaller/more narrow lower face the removal of some of the jaw bone is needed. Although this facial reduction technique started in Asian countries its popularity has Read More…
Background: V line and cheekbone reduction surgeries today are well known facial reduction/reshaping procedures. They have their origins in Asia where they are commonly performed and is very popular amongst young patients. But just like facial implant augmentations where the result can be seen to be too much, facial bone reductions can also end up Read More…
Background: V line surgery is a well known technique for lower jaw reduction/narrowing. In its most recognized form it is a full thickness bony removal through the jaw angles tapering to an end in the mid-body of the mandible. It is often combined with a separate chin procedure to continue the narrowing effect usually through Read More…
Mini V line surgery is a chin narrowing concept that manipulates the bone to create a more narrow or v-shaped chin. Specifically it involves a combination of a horizontal osteotomy and a vertical midline ostectomy of the chin bone to narrow it. Vertical shortening/lengthening as well as horizontal advancement can also be done based on Read More…
V line is a popular lower facial reshaping surgery that removes bone of the lower jaw for a slimming effect. There are different types of V line surgery but, regardless of the type, it requires an extended vestibular incision around the inside of the jawline to perform it. Given the long intraoral vestibular incision and 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...