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657. This procedure slims the sides of the head by reducing the size of the temples, creating a narrower and more balanc...
09/05/2025

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This procedure slims the sides of the head by reducing the size of the temples, creating a narrower and more balanced facial contour. A wide temporal area can be caused by thick temporal muscles, excess temporal fat, or prominent temporal bone. A facial bone CT is often used to assess the cause.

If the temporal muscle is thick, we may partially release it from the bone or perform temporal fasciotomy—loosening the fascia to reduce muscle tension over time. Botox can also be used for a non-surgical reduction.

In cases where the temporal bone itself is thick, part of the bone can be shaved, often combined with muscle reduction, for a more dramatic and visible result.

Why does the temporal region thicken? It's often linked to chronic stress, anxiety, or clenching habits—grinding teeth or chewing hard food as a way of tension release. Over generations, a highly obedient or rigid lifestyle can lead to increased activity in the temporal lobe, possibly influencing skull development. This makes the head wider in shape, especially in cultures with vertical, top-down social structures.

Temporal reduction is not brain surgery—but it does involve the bone that protects your brain, so the decision should be made with care and self-understanding.

[Temporal reduction reshapes the bone and muscle surrounding your temporal lobe.]
—657mm Growing Pine—

656. Forehead lift surgery is designed to improve drooping eyebrows and upper eyelid heaviness by lifting the forehead s...
09/05/2025

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Forehead lift surgery is designed to improve drooping eyebrows and upper eyelid heaviness by lifting the forehead skin and underlying tissues. Over time, repeated facial muscle contractions (frontalis, corrugator, procerus, orbicularis oculi) and skin laxity cause forehead wrinkles and sagging.

As we age, facial bones—including the frontal bone—gradually shrink due to mineral loss. However, the overlying soft tissue doesn’t shrink, so the skin begins to droop with gravity, leading to lowered brows and a tired eye appearance.

For those wanting to lift the brows without visible facial scars, endoscopic forehead lift is an option. Small incisions are made behind the hairline, and using a camera, muscles like the corrugator may be partially removed to soften frown lines. The forehead tissue is lifted and fixed to the bone, sometimes with dissolvable implants. However, certain implants may cause tingling or discomfort when touched later, so material choice matters.

Unlike open lifts, the endoscopic method doesn’t remove excess skin—it repositions and anchors the tissues, so its longevity may be shorter.

In open forehead lift, the incision placement depends on forehead size:

Wide forehead: incision along the hairline; lifts brows and shortens the forehead.

Narrow forehead: incision 2 cm behind the hairline; lifts brows while increasing forehead height slightly.

In both methods, the frown muscles can be trimmed and the periosteum modified to reduce lines and secure the lift.

Ultimately, this surgery improves upper-face balance and aging signs. Knowing your facial bone structure is key, and keeping up circulation through aerobic activity may help preserve a youthful look longer.

[Forehead lift enhances facial proportion and counters upper-face aging.]
—656mm Growing Pine Tree—

655. 이마축소술은 이마의 크기를 축소하는 성형인데 수술부위가 이마는 아니고 정수리쪽입니다. 즉 이마의 상부에 줄이려고 하는 디자인한 곳을 절개를 한 후 정수리쪽의 뼈위로 피판을 일으키되 후두골 바로 전인 정수리 ...
06/05/2025

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이마축소술은 이마의 크기를 축소하는 성형인데 수술부위가 이마는 아니고 정수리쪽입니다. 즉 이마의 상부에 줄이려고 하는 디자인한 곳을 절개를 한 후 정수리쪽의 뼈위로 피판을 일으키되 후두골 바로 전인 정수리 뒤쪽까지 골막거상기로 피판을 일으켜 정수리 부위를 충분히 박리를 하여 두피를 전진하게 되면 정수리두피가 이동을 하게 되고 제거하려는 이마피부없이도 이마와 두피가 서로 봉합이 되는 정도로 피판을 일으켜 이마 윗피부를 제거 후 봉합을 하게 됩니다. 그래서 이마는 피판을 일으키지 않고 정수리 두피만 일으켜서 수술을 하게 되므로 이름만 이마축소술이지 실제는 정수리 두피전진술이 되는 것입니다.
환자분에 따라 이마를 줄일 수 있는 길이가 달라지게 되는 데 그것은 두피의 탄력성, 두피의 두께등을 고려한 이마피부를 제거하도고 봉합할 수 있느냐가 조금씩 다르게 되며 일반적으로 1-2cm정도 줄일 수 있으며 평균 1.5cm정도 줄일 수 있습니다만 두피상태에 딸라 달라지는 이유입니다. 특히 탈모가 정수리쪽에 진행하는 경우는 이마축소술을 하기가 어렵습니다. 정수리 피판을 일으켜야 하므로 정수리쪽에 혈액이 더 적게 들어가서 탈모를 악화시킬 수도 있기 때문에 선천적으로 이마가 넓은 분들에게 일반적으로 수술을 진행하는 것이 안전합니다.
이마피부를 절제를 할 때는 지그재그식으로 절제를 하여 피부를 제거를 하여야 이마위의 헤어라인이 보기 싫지 않고 자연스럽게 될 확율이 높으며, 절개를 할 때 이마쪽으로 모낭을 더 많이 포함시키는 비스듬한 절개를 해야 두피의 흉터를 조금이라도 모발 뒤로 숨길 수가 있게 됩니다.
이렇게 1-2cm의 두피피판을 절제를 하게 되면 피판에 붙어있던 혈관도, 신경도 같이 제거가 됩니다. 그래서 상활차 신경, 상안와신경도 같이 제거가 될 가능성이 많습니다. 이 두 신경을 살린다고 하더라도 두피를 1-2cm정도 전진하면서 신경이 꺽이기 때문에 정수리 두피는 감각이상을 초래하기가 십상이라 처음부터 이마축소술을 마음먹은 사람이라면 정수리의 두피감각이상은 당연하다고 받아들이는 것이 좋습니다. 만약 정수리 두피감각이상을 전혀 받아들이지 못한다면 모발이식으로 이마를 줄일 수 밖에 없고 그렇다면 모발이식의 단점인 듬성듬성한 느낌의 모발의 밀도를 또 받아들여야 합니다. 이렇게 각 수술의 장단점을 알고 단점을 받아들이고 수술을 해야 지 후회가 없으며 어떤 단점도 받아들이기 어렵다면 수술이던 시술이던 받지 않는 것이 유일하게 부작용을 0프로로 만들 수 있는 가장 현명한 방법임을 알아야 합니다.
이마축소술은 실제 수술 시간은 1시간 가량 걸리고 수면마취로 재워서 수술하게 됩니다. 이마를 손을 대지 않지만 닫는 과정에서 약간은 당겨지는 경우가 생겨 눈썹이 미세하게 상대적으로 올라가는 미세한 이마거상술의 효과를 보는 경우도 생기며, 이마를 건드리지 않기 때문에 동시에 이마지방이식술을 같이 할 수도 있습니다. 이렇게 이마축소술은 얼굴의 상안면부를 줄이는 방법중 하나로 긴이마, 넓은 이마, 3자이마 등 이마를 줄이면서 헤어라인을 새로운 자리로 만드는 역할을 하는 수술입니다.
[이마축소술은 상안면부를 조절하는 성형이다]
-655mm 성장 소나무-
#이마축소술 #헤어라인교정 #넓은이마교정 #두피전진술 #정수리피판 #이마성형 #얼굴비율개선 #상안면부성형 #눈썹거상효과 #모발이식대안 #에필성형외과

650.The ear is not merely a decorative edge of the face—it is a gatekeeper of sound, balance, and even the body’s subtle...
01/05/2025

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The ear is not merely a decorative edge of the face—it is a gatekeeper of sound, balance, and even the body’s subtle energetics.
Ear reshaping surgery, or auricular reconstruction, varies widely depending on the shape and condition of the ear.

Protruding ears may be folded back through cartilage suturing; constricted ears are released using skin flaps; buried ears are uncovered via local flap or skin grafting. When ears are underdeveloped or absent (microtia), we harvest rib cartilage to sculpt a new auricular frame, often followed by tissue expansion and skin grafting for a natural appearance.

Even the tiniest structures matter:
A missing tragus may be rebuilt with cartilage grafts; large or torn earlobes can be reduced or repaired; and in keloid-prone ears, excision must be followed by radiation or steroid therapy to prevent recurrence.

Yet cosmetic form isn’t the whole story.
The auricle collects and funnels sound—its curvature, protrusion angle, and features like the antihelix or tragus all affect how we perceive pitch, direction, and spatial quality.
A reduced tragus weakens sound capture; small lobes reduce acoustic absorption, altering sound balance. The earlobe also connects to the autonomic nervous system, making ear surgery not only aesthetic but subtly neurological.

And so: ear surgery is not a decision to take lightly. As a sensory terminal linked to the kidneys and time-perception centers (520mm), it should follow careful evaluation of the body’s condition—not just appearance.

Ear surgery is the art of honoring hearing by refining its form.
– 650mm Growing Pine Tree


649. The ear, though often overlooked, is a delicate structure. When trauma strikes—through accidents, piercings, or con...
01/05/2025

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The ear, though often overlooked, is a delicate structure. When trauma strikes—through accidents, piercings, or contact sports—its form and function can be irreversibly altered.
From minor lacerations to severe cartilage loss, traumatic ear reconstruction involves precise suturing, local flaps, skin grafts, or even costal cartilage grafting to restore the ear’s shape.

Contact sports like wrestling or rugby can lead to repeated hematomas between the cartilage and skin. When untreated, this causes fibrosis and deformation—commonly known as cauliflower ear. If addressed early (within 2–3 days), simple drainage and compression can prevent long-term damage. But once hardened and chronically deformed, only surgical reconstruction remains.

Some athletes embrace cauliflower ear as a badge of honor. Yet many, later in life, wish to return to their original ear shape—requiring removal of fibrotic tissue, and at times, full reconstruction using rib cartilage, fascia, and scalp tissue.

Beyond aesthetics, trauma to the auricle affects how we perceive sound.
Ear reconstruction isn’t just about restoring form—it’s about honoring the ear’s quiet role in how we hear and are heard.

Traumatic ear reconstruction is the art of reawakening our respect for something we rarely notice—until it’s lost.
– 649mm Growing Pine Tree-

648. Keloid scars on the ear often form after piercings, injuries, or surgery, when fibrous tissue grows excessively dur...
01/05/2025

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Keloid scars on the ear often form after piercings, injuries, or surgery, when fibrous tissue grows excessively during healing. This leads to raised, hard, reddish scars.
Keloid ear correction involves surgically removing the scar tissue and combining multiple methods—magnetic earrings, steroid injections, or radiation therapy—to prevent recurrence.

Why does the ear develop keloids so easily?
The ear has poor blood flow and underdeveloped lymph drainage. If lymph is already "polluted" by a lifetime of processed food or inherited toxicity, wounds on the ear (where there's little fat between skin and cartilage) can provoke aggressive fibrous overgrowth.

Prevention?
It takes a lifetime:

Sweat it out daily with exercise

Sleep early—melatonin detoxes lymph

Go plant-based and avoid processed food

Do it consistently for 10+ years

Keloid treatment isn’t just about cutting it out—it's about changing your body's terrain.
Let’s stop passing on toxic habits to the next generation. It starts with us.

Keloid ear surgery treats abnormal tissue caused by lymph leakage in an already polluted lymph system.
– 648mm Growing Pine Tree

646. The tragus is the small cartilage projection located at the front of the ear. Tragus reconstruction is performed wh...
26/04/2025

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The tragus is the small cartilage projection located at the front of the ear. Tragus reconstruction is performed when the tragus is absent, underdeveloped, or overly prominent.

But what role does the tragus play?
Evolved through mammalian development, the tragus helps collect sounds coming from the front and distinguishes them from those coming from behind, sharpening our ability to detect sound direction. It’s particularly important for recognizing the direction of high-frequency sounds and acts like a protective lid for the ear canal against dust and debris. In some cases, the tragus may be naturally missing or can be damaged, especially in women due to earrings or infections, leading to the need for surgery.

How is tragus reconstruction performed?
Cartilage—typically harvested from the ear or rib—is sculpted into the shape of a tragus and fixed into place. If there is insufficient skin, adjacent skin flaps or grafts are used.
For cases where the tragus is excessively prominent, a reduction is performed by trimming and reshaping it harmoniously with the ear.

Sometimes, abnormal tissue growths near the tragus (accessory tragus) or deformities (tragus malformation) occur. These may involve reconstructing the tragus’ natural curve and prominence through cartilage reshaping or grafting.
When the tragus is underdeveloped (hypoplasia), volume enhancement using nearby cartilage or harvesting cartilage from behind the ear can recreate a natural-looking tragus.

Complete absence of the tragus (aplasia) often accompanies microtia or ear canal anomalies. In these cases, a full ear reconstruction using rib cartilage is performed, including tragus creation, with skin rotated or grafted from the scalp or temple area.

The tragus is an essential functional and aesthetic structure — when necessary, it should be reconstructed to restore both beauty and precision in hearing.

"Tragus surgery is the art of rebuilding the protective pillar at the front of the ear that sharpens the directionality of sound."
- 646mm growing pine tree-

643. Anotia, the complete congenital absence of the external ear, requires complex reconstructive surgery that addresses...
23/04/2025

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Anotia, the complete congenital absence of the external ear, requires complex reconstructive surgery that addresses both function and aesthetics.

In early infancy (around 6 months), most patients with microtia-related hearing loss begin auditory rehabilitation with a soft-band BAHA (Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid). This device transmits sound vibrations through the skull directly to the cochlea, bypassing the malformed ear canal. At around age 6, a titanium BAHA implant is surgically fixed once the skull bone reaches a minimum thickness of 3mm.

By age 10, when rib cartilage has matured, autologous rib cartilage grafting is typically performed to sculpt a natural-looking ear. Using 6th–8th costal cartilage segments, a 3D framework is hand-carved and inserted into a skin pocket at the appropriate anatomical site. Six months later, the ear is elevated and supported with additional cartilage. Fine skin flaps from the temporal region are used to define the postauricular fold.

Alternatively, Medpor (a porous polyethylene implant) allows for a shorter surgical process but carries an ongoing risk of infection. Tissue expansion is usually needed beforehand, and a vascularized fascia flap (e.g., temporalis) is used to enhance implant integration.

Auricular reconstruction is more than cosmetic—it's a journey to restore identity, symmetry, and sound. Each case requires a careful balance between surgical technique, timing, and patient-specific goals.

[Absent ear surgery is not just about creating an ear—it's about restoring the ability to hear and belong.]






642. Microtia Reconstruction: The Art of Rebuilding EarsMicrotia is a congenital condition where the external ear is und...
22/04/2025

642. Microtia Reconstruction: The Art of Rebuilding Ears

Microtia is a congenital condition where the external ear is underdeveloped or malformed. Depending on the severity—from slightly smaller ears to the complete absence of ear structures—this condition often requires multi-stage surgical reconstruction.

During fetal development, the outer ear forms from six auricular hillocks derived from the first and second pharyngeal arches. When this delicate process is disrupted—due to genetic, environmental, or drug-related factors—microtia may occur. Factors such as fetal compression, maternal stress, or certain medications (like thalidomide or isotretinoin) during early pregnancy can interfere with normal ear formation.

Reconstruction begins by harvesting rib cartilage to sculpt a natural ear framework, which is then implanted beneath the skin. A second surgery elevates the ear and reconstructs the posterior surface using a skin flap. Further refinements may follow to achieve symmetry and aesthetic balance. In some cases, bone-conduction hearing aids are also considered.

This journey is not merely about aesthetics—it is about restoring form, function, and confidence. Microtia reconstruction is a testament to the intricate blend of science, art, and compassion.

[To create an ear is to restore a part of one’s identity—both visually and functionally.]
– 642mm Growth Pine

639. Cleft palate repair is a reconstructive procedure for treating congenital craniofacial deformities caused by failur...
18/04/2025

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Cleft palate repair is a reconstructive procedure for treating congenital craniofacial deformities caused by failure of the palatal shelves to fuse during weeks 6–10 of fetal development. It may involve the hard palate, soft palate, or both. Submucous cleft palate appears intact externally but has internal muscular defects.

Why does this happen? Exposure to harmful substances—categorized as wave, gas, liquid, or solid forms—can disrupt fetal development.

Wave-type (Stress): Chronic maternal stress sends conflicting brain waves from the cortex (logic) and limbic system (emotion). Repeated internal conflict—wanting to act but being emotionally blocked, or emotionally driven yet restricted by logic—creates stress that diverts maternal energy away from the fetus, reducing facial blood flow.

Gas-type: Prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke, air pollutants, microplastics, or cooking fumes during pregnancy can harm fetal craniofacial development.

Liquid-type: Frequent intake of alcohol, sugary sodas, or drinks containing artificial additives (e.g., aspartame, benzoates, artificial dyes) causes maternal insulin resistance and metabolic stress, lowering the quality of oxygen and nutrient supply to the fetus.

Solid-type: Use of anticonvulsants, chemotherapy, anticoagulants, or excessive intake of vitamin A derivatives (e.g., isotretinoin) can pass through the placenta and interfere with fetal morphogenesis, increasing the risk of cleft formation.

Prevention starts early. Even before conception, mothers should detox from these exposures through daily sweating, deep sleep, and melatonin-supported nighttime lymphatic cleansing.

Cleft palate surgery restores normal speech, allows proper feeding, and enables healthy dental and jaw development. Surgery typically begins at 9–18 months, followed by bone grafting (age 6–10), orthodontics, and reconstructive stages.

The roof of the mouth enables us to speak clearly and nourish ourselves. Cleft palate repair is not just surgery—it is the restoration of life’s most essential functions.

[Cleft palate repair is a reconstructive journey to reunite what was once divided]
-639mm Growing Pine Tree-

638. Cleft lip surgery is a delicate reconstructive procedure that repairs congenital facial deformities caused by incom...
17/04/2025

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Cleft lip surgery is a delicate reconstructive procedure that repairs congenital facial deformities caused by incomplete fusion of facial structures during early fetal development. A cleft may occur on one or both sides of the lip, ranging from a partial split to a complete gap extending to the nose.

This surgery not only restores facial symmetry and aesthetics but also improves vital functions like eating, speaking, and emotional expression. Typically performed at 3–6 months of age, it often requires staged revisions as the child grows.

Cleft formation can be linked to maternal nutrition, energy imbalance, stress, illness, or exposure to harmful substances during early pregnancy—affecting the facial fusion process. In adults, surgical strategies involve lip revision, nasal reconstruction, and jaw correction to restore balance and confidence.

Cleft lip surgery is not merely about mending a split lip—it’s a long, evolving journey of healing, growth, and transformation.

[To reconstruct a lip is to restore wholeness—where life began divided.]
— 638mm Growing Pine Tree —

637. ⠀If a protruding mouth pushes outward, a sunken mouth pulls inward.Sunken mouth surgery aims to restore harmony to ...
16/04/2025

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If a protruding mouth pushes outward, a sunken mouth pulls inward.
Sunken mouth surgery aims to restore harmony to the face by addressing the recessed appearance around the mouth.
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Why does the mouth become sunken?
There are many reasons. Naturally, with age, the upper and lower jaws lose volume, teeth may fall out, and the dental arch recedes. This leads to a collapse in lip support. In such cases, dental prosthetics or implants are used to reinforce the lips. If poor-fitting dentures or implants are the cause, they must be corrected.
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In younger individuals, this condition is often referred to as reverse protrusion, where the front teeth tilt backward (retroclined incisors), giving the profile a withdrawn look.
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This can result from childhood habits: Sleeping face-down on the arm, Lip biting or thumb sucking, Candy holding or creating negative oral pressure, Pushing on the front teeth with the tongue
All of these may exert chronic pressure, pushing the teeth inward.
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Even when the lips themselves are recessed, the appearance worsens if the area around the nose is also sunken. This is often due to overuse of the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi (LLSAN) — a muscle that lifts the upper lip and nasal wing. Expressing stress or displeasure by flaring the nostrils and lifting the lip repeatedly can overdevelop this muscle, hollowing the mid-face and exaggerating the sunken mouth.
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So, what can be done?
For mild cases, fillers or fat grafts can restore volume to the lips and surrounding areas.
If the sunken appearance extends near the nose, costal cartilage grafting can help create contour.
If due to dental angles, orthodontic correction is needed.

In cases of bone resorption, dental implants or prosthetics must be considered.

For more severe mid-face retrusion, orthognathic surgery such as Le Fort I advancement combined with SSRO (sagittal split osteotomy) may be required
the solution lies in detailed analysis:
Should we adjust the soft tissue, the teeth, or the bone?Only then can we truly restore balance.
⠀[Sunken Mouth Surgery is a procedure that corrects facial balance by addressing inward lips]
-637mm growing pine tree-

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