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Nasal Implant Modification Case Study Introduction Nasal implants are synthetic materials placed inside the nose to enhance its structure or shape. They are commonly used in primary and revision rhinoplasty—particularly when patients require additional support or volume along the nasal bridge. Most often, this refers to strengthening or augmenting a low or weak bridge, a cl...
Introduction Earlobe reduction is a minor cosmetic procedure designed to make large, elongated, or stretched earlobes smaller and more proportionate. Patients commonly seek this procedure when their earlobes appear too long, wide, or heavy—whether naturally, from aging, or after years of wearing heavy earrings. The procedure reshapes the lower portion of the ear by removing
Introduction Vertical ear reduction—also known as vertical ear shortening or macrotia reduction—is a surgical procedure that decreases the overall height of the external ear while preserving its natural contour. It is performed when a patient has macrotia, a condition in which the ears are normally shaped but disproportionately tall. This procedure addresses ear height only
Introduction A vertical lengthening bony genioplasty (VLBG) adjusts the chin (symphysis) by moving the lower segment downward to increase lower facial height.A custom jawline implant addresses the entire jawline: chin width, jawline length, ramus width, gonial angles, and overall contour. When performed together: The bone movement fixes the vertical deficiency. The implant re...
Introduction A custom jawline implant is a fully individualized implant designed to enhance the definition, symmetry, and overall contour of the jawline. Unlike standard chin or jaw-angle implants, a custom jawline implant is created specifically for the patient’s bone structure, aesthetic goals, and facial proportions. Extending from angle to angle, it can provide: Stronger,...
