Cosmetic Surgery Glossary

Surgical incision or release of the fibrous capsule that naturally forms around breast implants.

Radiographic measurement and analysis of skull and facial bone proportions used in surgical planning.

Breast implants filled with highly cross-linked silicone gel that maintains its shape even when the shell is compromised...

Transfer of tissue containing multiple anatomical layers for complex reconstructive needs.

Surgical modification of the ear's concha bowl during otoplasty to reduce prominence and improve ear positioning.

Non-surgical fat reduction technique using controlled cooling to destroy adipocytes.

Advanced facelift technique that repositions deeper facial tissues including the SMAS and facial muscles.

Surgical skin resurfacing technique using mechanical abrasion to improve skin texture.

Separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba, creating abdominal bulging that may require surgical pl...

Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap used for breast reconstruction without sacrificing muscle.

Excess skin that bunches at the end of a surgical incision, creating a cone-shaped protrusion.

Complications or adverse effects at the location where tissue is harvested for reconstruction.

Surgical removal of excess bone and cartilage from the nasal bridge to create a smoother profile.

Breast augmentation method combining submuscular coverage of the upper implant with subglandular placement of the lower...

Outward turning of the eyelid, often a complication of lower eyelid surgery.

Surgical technique removing breast implant together with its surrounding fibrous capsule as a single, intact unit.

Nose surgery techniques tailored to preserve ethnic characteristics while achieving aesthetic goals.

Surgical removal of breast implants, either with or without replacement, often due to complications or patient preferenc...

Comprehensive surgical procedures to create more feminine facial features.

Surgical division of fascial layers to relieve pressure or improve tissue access.

Transfer of harvested fat from one body area to another for volume enhancement.

Gluteal artery perforator flap used for breast reconstruction utilizing buttock tissue.

Surgical reshaping of the chin through bone modification or implant placement.

Enlargement of male breast tissue that may require surgical correction.