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  2. Zygoma reduction plasty - Wikipedia

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    Zygoma reduction, also known as cheekbone reduction surgery, is a surgery used to reduce the facial width by excising part of the zygomatic bone and arch. Wide cheekbones are a characteristic facial trait of Asians, whose skull shapes tend to be more brachycephalic (broad, short skull) in comparison with Caucasian counterparts, whose skull shapes tend to be more dolichocephalic (narrow and ...

  3. Zygoma implant - Wikipedia

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    Zygoma implants take the anchorage from the zygoma/zygomatic bone (cheek bone). The zygomatic bone is denser in quality and more cortical in nature than posterior maxillary bone. [ 5 ] Because of the sturdy anchorage achievable in the dense bone of the zygomatic region, and the wide stress distribution achieved on these tilted implants, a ...

  4. List of surgical procedures - Wikipedia

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    Breast implant · Mastopexy · Breast reconstruction · Breast reduction plasty: Skin: V-plasty · VY-plasty · W-plasty · Z-plasty: Escharotomy: Skin biopsy: Other/ungrouped Abdominoplasty · Hernioplasty · Frenuloplasty · Z-plasty

  5. Z-plasty - Wikipedia

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    Z-plasty is a versatile plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars. It can elongate a contracted scar or rotate the scar tension line. It can elongate a contracted scar or rotate the scar tension line.

  6. List of eponymous surgical procedures - Wikipedia

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    Maxillofacial Surgery: Procedure to lift depressed fractured zygoma via temporal approach Gundersen flap: Trygve Gundersen: Ophthalmology: Procedure to replace a damaged section of cornea with part of the conjunctiva: Hadfield's procedure: Geoffrey John Hadfield: Oncologic Surgery, Breast surgery

  7. Sweeping New Study Confirms Serious Ozempic Side Effects ...

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    A study confirmed that side effects like pancreatitis and kidney damage are possible while taking GLP-1s like Ozempic. Here's what a doctor wants you to know.

  8. Plastic surgery - Wikipedia

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    Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery covers a wide range of specialties, including craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of ...

  9. Cosmetic surgery in South Korea - Wikipedia

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    A surgery can involve several related procedures: zygomatic reduction, V-Line surgery, mandibular contouring, and sagittal osteotomy of mandible. Zygomatic reduction involves fracturing the zygomatic arch, reshaping and re-orienting the bone so that it protrudes less to the side. During a V-Line surgery, incisions are made through the mouth.