Cosmetic Surgery Glossary

Surgical procedure to reshape the nose for aesthetic or functional purposes.

Surgical procedure to reduce facial wrinkles and signs of aging through skin tightening.

Visible or palpable wrinkling of breast implant shell that can be seen or felt through the skin.

Revision surgery performed to correct complications or unsatisfactory results from a previous rhinoplasty procedure.

Post-surgical complication involving fluid accumulation in tissue spaces.

Superior gluteal artery perforator flap used for breast reconstruction from upper buttock tissue.

Excessive saliva production or drooling, relevant in facial nerve surgery planning.

Chronic inflammatory reaction to silicone material presenting as nodular tissue formation.

Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System - facial tissue layer manipulated during facelift surgery.

Surgical technique of separating skin from underlying tissues to allow for repositioning or removal of excess tissue.

Surgical technique positioning breast implants beneath the pectoralis fascia but above the pectoralis major muscle.

Surgical positioning of breast implants beneath the pectoralis major muscle fascia.

Surgical removal of excess fat beneath the chin to improve jawline definition.

Surgical technique of separating tissues in the plane just above the bone's outer membrane.

Foreign body reaction to suture material causing localized inflammation and tissue reaction.

Complication where breast implant pockets communicate across the midline, creating a 'uniboob' appearance.

Surgical procedure targeting the lateral eyebrow and temple region to elevate drooping tissues.

Breast implants with a roughened surface designed to reduce rotation and potentially decrease capsular contracture rates...

Surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the thighs for body contouring.

Minimally invasive facial rejuvenation using barbed sutures to lift sagging skin.

Inflatable medical device used to gradually stretch skin and create additional tissue for reconstruction.

Process of gradually stretching skin and soft tissues to create additional coverage for reconstruction.

Surgical reduction of the Adam's apple prominence for gender-affirming or cosmetic purposes.

Reconstructive surgery technique using transverse rectus abdominis muscle to rebuild breast tissue.