Cosmetic Surgery Glossary

Collection of blood outside blood vessels, a potential complication of cosmetic surgery.

Modified tummy tuck technique that emphasizes lateral tissue repositioning to improve waist contour and reduce tension o...

Advanced liposuction technique that sculpts muscle definition by selectively removing fat around anatomical landmarks.

Legal requirement ensuring patients understand surgical risks, benefits, and alternatives before proceeding.

Raised, thick scar tissue that grows beyond the original wound boundaries.

Fluid accumulation around breast implants occurring more than one year post-surgery, potentially indicating BIA-ALCL.

Combined surgical procedure incorporating both liposuction and abdominoplasty techniques for comprehensive abdominal con...

Transfer of harvested autologous fat to augment or restore volume to facial or body areas.

Non-surgical nose reshaping using injectable dermal fillers.

Surgical enhancement of the cheekbone area using implants or fat grafting.

Incorrect placement or positioning of implants or anatomical structures following surgery.

Surgical procedure to lift and reshape sagging breasts without changing their size.

Surgical procedure to reshape the chin through augmentation or reduction.

Underdevelopment of the chin characterized by a receding or weak mandible profile requiring surgical correction.

Congenital underdevelopment of the external ear, often requiring reconstructive surgery.

Temporary nerve dysfunction causing numbness or weakness without structural damage, often occurring after facial surgery...

Surgical procedure to reshape or reposition the ears for improved appearance.

Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat (pannus) for functional rather than cosmetic reasons.

Polydioxanone sutures used in thread lift procedures for facial rejuvenation.

Surgical incision placed around the border of the areola to minimize visible scarring in breast procedures.

Comprehensive approach to addressing aging changes around the eyes using multiple treatment modalities.

Surgical tightening and repositioning of the platysma muscle to improve neck contour.

Drooping or sagging of body tissues, commonly referring to breasts or eyelids in cosmetic surgery.

Pulling back or shortening of tissues, often an unwanted complication of healing.