Plastic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
pectoral muscle
Chest muscle that may be positioned above or below breast implants.
TRAM flap
Transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap used in breast reconstruction surgery.
tumescent technique
Liposuction method using large volumes of diluted local anesthetic solution to minimize bleeding and pain.
undermining
Surgical technique of separating tissue layers to allow for closure or repositioning.
Z-plasty
Surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to reposition scars and improve tissue mobility.