Procedure Glossary
The removal of excess skin and fat from the lower and middle abdomen. The procedure also tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall.
The umbrella organization of 24 approved medical specialty boards that grants board certification.
A member of the American Board of Medical Specialties that grants board certification.
An organization that provides medical information to physicians and patients.
Organization of board certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery.
Organization of board certified plastic surgeons dedicated to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
A term used to describe the disproportion of two normally like parts.
Enlargement of the breasts through the use of implants. There are four areas of entry for implantation including the nipple, under the breast, the armpit, and the navel.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
The removal of excess fat, skin, and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids.
Granted by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, to a physician that has completed and met extensive medical qualifications.
The removal of excess fat to improve body appearance and smooth irregular or distorted body shapes.
An injection into the muscles of the face to relax muscles and help reduce wrinkles. It works well on crows feet, horizontal forehead wrinkles, and vertical lines between the brow. Botox® does wear off in 3-4 months.
Enlargement of the breasts through the use of implants. There are four areas of entry for implantation including the nipple, under the breast, the armpit, and the navel.
Enlargement of the breasts through the use of implants. There are four areas of entry for implantation including the nipple, under the breast, the armpit, and the navel.
This procedure lifts the breasts and tightens the skin without changing the size of the breasts.
Minimization and smoothing of forehead wrinkles and lines and the elevation of the brows to reduce eyelid drooping.
A condition used to describe the shrinking of the capsule around a breast implant. This may cause the breast to feel hard and can cause the breast to become distorted.
A grading classification called the Baker System is commonly used to classify the degree of contracture around the breast implants.
Grade I: Soft with natural appearance
Grade II: Implant can be palpated, less soft; natural appearance
Grade III: Firm with visible distortion
Grade IV: Breast is hard with obvious spherical distortion; may be painful.
Reshaping and increasing the size of the cheekbones, often with an implant.
Reshaping and increasing the size of the chin, often with an implant.
An injection of protein into the skin to help smooth skin and to reduce wrinkles and the appearance of scars.
A specialty surgery that reshapes the face and body.
A lack of tears. Tears are necessary for the normal lubrication and health of your eyes.
Reshaping of the cartilage of the ear to repair damage, reduce size or to set a protruding ear closer to the head.
A rolling outward of the margin of the eye.
A turning inward of the margin of the eye.
Removal of excess fat, skin, and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids.
Tightening of the facial skin and neck.
The injection of collagen into the skin to help smooth skin and to reduce wrinkles and the appearance of scars.
The death of tissue used for transplantation.
Minimization and smoothing of forehead wrinkles and lines and the elevation of the brows to reduce eyelid drooping.
Reduction of enlarged breasts in men.
Protrusion of a part of the tissue that normally contains it.
Removal of excess fat to improve body appearance and smooth irregular or distorted body shapes.
Reshaping and increasing the size of the cheekbones, often with an implant.
Reduction of enlarged breasts in men.
Changing the shape, size and/or position of the breast.
Removal of portions or the entire breast.
This procedure lifts the breasts and tightens the skin without changing the size of the breasts.
Reshaping and increasing the size of the chin, often with an implant.
Removal of fat and excess skin in the lower abdomen.
A term used to describe the death of cells or a portion of tissue or organs.
The reshaping of nose cartilage and bone to reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape or angle, correct birth defects or injuries or relieve certain breathing problems.
Reshaping of the cartilage of the ear to repair damage, reduce size or to set a protruding ear closer to the head.
Removal of fat and excess skin in the lower abdomen.
A specialty surgery that reshapes the face and body.
A specialty surgery that reconstructs the face and body usually due to trauma.
The reshaping of nose cartilage and bone to reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape or angle, correct birth defects or injuries or relieve certain breathing problems.
Tightening of the facial skin and neck.
A form of rhinoplasty or nose reshaping that helps correct certain breathing problems.
A mass caused by the accumulation of fluid within a tissue or organ.
The injection of collagen into the skin to help smooth skin and to reduce wrinkles and the appearance of scars.
The death of tissue cells.
Commonly used for mastectomy wounds; it is the removal of fat, skin, and muscle from the stomach and placing it at the site of the new breast.
