Reduction genioplasty for mandibular prognathism and long chin.

Background: When evaluating patients' profile, surgeons usually note the lack of the chin projection and may suggest chin augmentation, but they rarely discuss reduction of an over-projecting chin. This is unfortunate, since there are quite many individuals who have macrogenia and would aesthetically benefit from corrective surgery, but the chin reduction is seldom offered. The reason for this is the lack of experience, lack of the technical equipment necessary, or sometimes lack of knowledge.

Calf Augmentation and Restoration: Long-Term Results and the Review of the Reported Complications.

Background: Augmentation or reconstruction of the calves is indicated in patients with thin legs, for bodybuilders, or when there is a defect after an injury or illness. The principle of placing implants under the investing crural fascia was worked out in the 1980s. The senior author (I.

Noses of the Middle East: Variety of Phenotypes and Surgical Approaches.

Background: The Middle East (ME) proper, a vast area between the East coast of the Mediterranean Sea and Afghanistan, is populated by many nations and tribes. Several nose phenotypes are prevalent throughout the region, but there is no published study encompassing and exploring nose phenotypes encountered in the various countries and subregions of the ME.

Methods: The current study was based on the analysis of compiled data from 1207 patients of ME origin (53% of my total rhinoplasty patient cohort) operated by the author during the years 1985 to 2015.