NU Plastic Surgery (4th yr)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 liposuction | a procedure to withdraw excess fat from local areas under the skin by means of a small incision and vacuum suctioning also known as "lipoplasty" or "fat removal" |
| rhytidectomy | a procedure where excess skin is removed from the face with the incision usually being in front of the ear area and the skin is pulled up (also known as "facelift") |
| blepharoplasty | double eyelid surgery |
| rhinoplasty | a procedure to change the appearance of the nose (also known as a "nose job") |
| body contouring | any change to the body including liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast surgery (except facial surgery) |
| breast augmentation | a procedure to enlarge the size of the breasts (also known as "breast implant") |
| mastopexy | a procedure to elevate and often reshape sagging breasts (also known as "breast lift") |
| breast reduction | a procedure where both skin and breast tissue are removed from the patient |
| abdominoplasty | excision of abdominal fat and skin for cosmetic purposes (also known as "tummy tuck") |
| buttock augmentation | a procedure to enlarge the size of the buttocks (also known as "buttock enhancement" or "buttock lift") |
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