Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
anthropometric measurements
Standardized body measurements used in surgical planning to assess proportions and symmetry.
tumescent technique
A liposuction method using large volumes of dilute local anesthetic solution to firm and numb tissues while minimizing b...
VASER liposuction
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction technique that uses vibrational energy to selectively break down fat cells before remova...
vermillion border
The distinct junction between the red portion of the lip and the surrounding facial skin, crucial for aesthetic lip reco...
Z-plasty
Surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to lengthen scars and change their direction.