Glossary

Blepharoplasty Surgery of the eyelids where fat and excess skin, bags, pouches, wrinkles in the eye area are removed
“Botox” Botulinum Toxin Injected to temporarily relax facial muscles to eliminate wrinkles for three to six months
Cheek / Chin Augmentation Surgery where implants are placed in the cheeks or chin to improve bone structure and support sagging, soft tissues
Chemical Peels Resurfacing of the skin with an acid solution that peels the top layers and allows smoother, regenerated skin to emerge; an effective treatment for wrinkles caused by sun damage, mild scarring, and certain types of acne
Restylene An injection of natural protein which raises skin tissue to smooth skin and make wrinkles and scars appear less visible
Dermabrasion A facial sanding technique used to treat deep scars and wrinkles, raised scar tissue, and some severe cases of cystic acne; top layers of skin are “sanded” off with a high-speed rotating brush or a diamond-coated wheel
Mentoplasty Surgery to balance a profile by enlarging, reducing or reshaping the chin
Rhinoplasty Aesthetic surgery of the nose where cartilage and bone are reshaped and reconstructed; excess bone or cartilage may be removed
Rhytidectomy Facelift surgery where excess skin is removed and muscles are tightened
Scar Revision Surgery Procedures to help minimize visible facial scars
Septorhinoplasty A form of rhinoplasty that is performed to reconstruct the nasal passage or to relieve obstructions inside the nose to correct breathing problems; the obstruction is removed through internal incisions and the interior of the nose is restructured
Skin Resurfacing Removal of the outer layer of the skin using abrasion, chemicals or a laser, resulting in smoother and less wrinkled skin
 
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