Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Glossary

A tissue graft placed between two structures to bridge a gap or provide separation.

Raised scar formation that extends beyond the original wound boundaries.

A pedicled myocutaneous flap using the latissimus dorsi muscle and overlying skin for breast reconstruction or other lar...

Surgical removal of excess fat deposits using suction techniques.

Congenital abnormality of lymphatic vessels resulting in fluid-filled cystic lesions requiring surgical management.

Surgical procedure to reshape, resize, or reconstruct the breast.

Surgical breast lifting procedure to correct ptosis without significant size change.

Surgical procedure to reshape or augment the chin for aesthetic or functional improvement.

Surgical technique using microscopes and specialized instruments to repair very small structures.

Surgical creation of an external ear for patients born with underdeveloped ear structures.

Surgical connection of small blood vessels using microscopic techniques, essential in free tissue transfer procedures.

A widely used surgical method for unilateral cleft lip repair that involves rotating and advancing tissue flaps for opti...

Precise skin cancer removal technique with immediate microscopic margin assessment, often requiring subsequent reconstru...

The prominent facial crease extending from the nose to the corner of the mouth, often targeted in facial rejuvenation pr...

Treatment modality using controlled suction to promote wound healing through drainage and tissue approximation.

Surgical procedure using donor nerve tissue to bridge gaps in damaged nerves and restore function.

Direct structural and functional connection between living bone and implanted material surface.

Surgical reshaping of the external ear to correct deformities or prominent ears.

Surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen for functional rather than cosmetic reasons.

Surgical repair of the nail fold area following infection, trauma, or congenital malformation.

Tissue transfer technique where tissue remains connected to its original blood supply via a vascular pedicle.

A craniosynostosis syndrome characterized by premature fusion of skull sutures, broad thumbs and great toes, and distinc...

A deep chemical peel using phenolic acid to remove damaged skin layers and stimulate collagen regeneration for facial re...

Deep chemical peel using phenol and croton oil for severe facial resurfacing and wrinkle reduction.