Abdominoplasty
Removal of excess fat and skin from the abdomen. Can include tightening of stretched abdominal muscles, repositioning of navel. [back]
Augmentation Mammoplasty
Enlargement of breasts using implants. [back]
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery. Can be done on upper lids, lower lids or both. Usually used to remove fatty deposits under the eyes, "hoods" over the eyes. [back]
Brachioplasty
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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A surgical procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts. It involves no implants. [back]
Buttock Lift
The surgical removal of skin and fat through Incisions made in the creases under drooping buttocks. Often done in conjunction with liposuction. [back]
Chemical Peel
A term that describes chemical abrasion of the superficial layers of the skin. A number of different chemical agents can be used. Smooths and evens texture and pigmentation of skin surface. [back]
Dermabrasion
Mechanical buffing of skin to soften fine lines, scars, uneven pigmentation.
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Endoscopic Brow Lift
Fiber-optic technology allows doctor to insert tiny probe with camera underneath skin; usually just a few small incisions are made. Doctor is able to lift brow, "ironing out" vertical and horizontal frown lines and wrinkles and replace eyebrows to original position at browbone. [back]
Facelift
Involves lower 2/3 of face and usually the neck. Underlying muscles are tightened, excess skin cut away. Often done in conjunction with a Brow Lift. [back]
Facial Implants
Implants are made from synthetic materials (Goretex, semi-solid silicone, etc.) or from your own bone or skin tissue. They are used to increase definition of chin, cheeks, nose or lower jaw. [back]
Fat Injections
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Fibril Injections
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Forehead Lift
(Or Brow Lift) Incision is made in hairline from ear to ear and scalp and forehead skin are lifted and sewn. Used to soften wrinkles and creases of upper third of face.
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Gynecomastia
Surgical procedure to Reduce and shape Male breasts.
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Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser=Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. High energy, pinpoint light that vaporizes tiny area while leaving surrounding tissue alone. Leaves skin smooth, even-textured. [back]
Malar Augmentation
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Mentoplasty
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Mid-Face Lift
Tightening of skin and underlying muscles and tissues; decreases nasolabial fold, tightens jawline. [back]
Otoplasty
Any surgical correction of the size, shape, appearance of the ear. Involves reshaping ear cartilege and suturing it to create natural shape. [back]
Retin-A Treatment
Prescription medication derived from Vitamin A. Commonly used two ways: to treat acne; to exfoliate skin as a pre-treatment for a peel or simply to stimulate new skin growth. [back]
Rhinoplasty
Reconstructive or cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose.
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Suction-Assisted Lipectomy
Formal term for liposuction. The most commonly requested procedure in the U. S. [back]
Ultrasonic-Assisted Lipoplasty
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