Plastic Surgery Glossary

Collection of blood outside blood vessels, a common post-operative complication.

Advanced facelift technique targeting the superficial musculoaponeurotic system at a more superior anatomical level.

Raised, thickened scar that remains within the boundaries of the original wound.

Turning of shaped breast implant from its intended orientation.

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

The natural fold beneath the breast where it meets the chest wall.

Natural crease where the lower breast meets the chest wall, important landmark in breast surgery.

Raised, thickened scar that extends beyond the original wound boundaries and tends to recur.

Outward movement of breast implant toward the armpit area.

Classification system for midface fractures based on anatomical patterns described by René Le Fort.

Surgical excision and removal of excess skin and fat tissue.

Surgical procedure to remove localized fat deposits through suction-assisted cannulation.

Surgical procedure to enhance or restore volume to the cheek area using implants or fat transfer.

Prominence of the cheekbone that contributes to midface projection and aesthetic contour.

Surgical procedure involving breast reconstruction, augmentation, or reduction.

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

Surgical procedure to alter the shape or size of the chin through implants or bone modification.

Congenital underdevelopment of facial structures, particularly affecting one side of the face.

Abnormally small mouth opening, often requiring surgical correction for functional and aesthetic improvement.

Surgical technique using operating microscopes and specialized instruments for procedures on very small anatomical struc...

Congenital malformation characterized by underdevelopment of the external ear.

Surgical procedure targeting the middle third of the face to address volume loss and sagging in the cheek area.

Anatomical unit comprising the nipple and surrounding pigmented areola, critical in breast surgery planning.

Corrective jaw surgery to treat skeletal discrepancies and improve facial harmony.