Plastic Surgery Glossary

Asymmetric or uneven skin surface appearance following body contouring surgery.

Complex surgical procedures to repair congenital or acquired deformities involving both skull and facial structures.

Premature fusion of skull sutures in infants, often requiring surgical correction.

Partial or complete separation of surgical wound edges after closure.

Surgical skin resurfacing technique using mechanical abrasion to remove damaged skin layers.

Breast reconstruction technique using deep inferior epigastric perforator vessels and abdominal tissue.

Standardized medical imaging used to document patient anatomy before, during, and after plastic surgery procedures.

Surgical technique that gradually lengthens bone by creating controlled fractures and slow separation.

Body area from which tissue, fat, or other material is harvested for transplantation to another location.

Dual breast contours caused by implant positioned below natural breast fold.

Breast implant placement method utilizing both subpectoral and subglandular planes.

Surgical removal of breast implant together with its intact surrounding scar tissue capsule.

Minimally invasive surgical technique using small incisions and camera guidance for reduced scarring.

Surgical removal of previously placed breast implants, with or without replacement.

Deviation from normal bilateral facial symmetry requiring assessment and potential surgical correction.

Comprehensive approach to reversing signs of facial aging through surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Surgical folding and suturing of fascial layers to provide structural support and contouring.

Surgical division of fascia to relieve compartment pressure or release contractures.

Serious complication where fat particles enter the bloodstream and block blood vessels.

Surgical technique transferring patient's own fat from one body area to another for volume restoration.

Advanced abdominoplasty technique with both horizontal and vertical incisions for patients with massive skin excess.

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

Surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks using implants or fat transfer.

Medical condition characterized by enlarged male breast tissue, often requiring surgical correction.