Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is the medical term for a tummy tuck, a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the underlying muscles.
Areola
The areola is the darker circle of skin surrounding the nipple, and it's often addressed during breast procedures for size, shape, or symmetry.
Augmentation
Augmentation refers to a procedure that increases the size or volume of a body area, most often used in reference to breast augmentation.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery, used to address sagging skin, puffiness, or excess tissue around the upper or lower eyelids.
Board Certification
Board certification is a credential that indicates a surgeon has completed additional, specialized training in plastic and reconstructive surgery and has met rigorous standards set by a recognized certifying board.
Body Contouring
Body contouring is a general term for procedures that reshape areas of the body, often involving the removal of excess skin or fat, such as a body lift or tummy tuck.
Brachioplasty
Brachioplasty is the medical term for an arm lift, a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arm.
Capsular Contracture
Capsular contracture is a complication that can occur after breast augmentation, in which scar tissue tightens around an implant and sometimes affects the shape or firmness.
Dermal Filler
A dermal filler is an injectable treatment used to restore volume, smooth lines, or enhance facial contours without surgery.
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia refers to enlarged breast tissue in men, which can be addressed through male breast reduction surgery.
Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes or reduces the labia.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure that removes localized fat deposits using a thin surgical instrument, often to refine body contour.
Mastopexy
Mastopexy is the medical term for a breast lift, a procedure that raises and reshapes breasts affected by sagging or loss of volume.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is a term used to describe a combination of procedures, often including a tummy tuck, breast work, and liposuction, designed to address changes in the body following pregnancy.
Otoplasty
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the ears, often to address prominent or asymmetrical ears.
Panniculectomy
A panniculectomy is a procedure that removes excess skin and tissue that hangs over the lower abdomen, often following significant weight loss.
Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery is performed to restore form and function following injury, illness, or a congenital condition, as distinct from procedures performed primarily for aesthetic reasons.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a surgery that reshapes the nose, performed for cosmetic reasons, functional reasons such as breathing, or both.
Rhytidectomy
Rhytidectomy is the medical term for a facelift, a procedure that addresses sagging skin and deeper facial tissue to restore a more refreshed appearance.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment for spider or varicose veins, in which a solution is injected to close off the affected vein.
Septoplasty
Septoplasty is a procedure that corrects a deviated septum inside the nose, typically to improve breathing.
Tendon Repair
Tendon repair is a surgical procedure used to reattach or reconstruct a damaged tendon, often performed on the hand.
Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a condition in which a finger catches or locks when bent, and it's often treated with a minor surgical release procedure.
Tumescent Technique
The tumescent technique is a method used during liposuction in which a specialized fluid is introduced into the treatment area to ease fat removal and reduce bleeding.
