Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery - Glossary of Terms

Useful Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery Words To Know About

Cosmetic Surgery Glossary
Cosmetic Surgery: this is the generic name given to a variety of medical and surgical procedures which focus on enhancing an individual’s appearance.  Cosmetic surgery is a continuously growing industry. The growing popularity of cosmetic surgery is being attributed to both the medical and surgical advances which are constantly taking place. More »

Breast Surgery Glossary
Breast Implants: is the name given to the cosmetic surgery procedure of enhancing the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. A breast implant is a prosthesis which is surgically inserted into the breasts to increase their size. More »

Smartlipo Glossary
Smartlipo: also known as laser liposuction or laser lipolysis is a medical treatment used to treat localised fat cell deposits. Smartlipo has recently become FDA approved in both Europe and USA and its popularity is continuing to grow. More »

Fraxel Laser Glossary
Melasma: is a form of skin discolouration which results in patches of brown skin on the face and/or forearms. Although melasma can affect men it is far more common in females as it results from a fluctuation in female sex hormones. Fraxel laser has been shown to be one of the most effective forms of melasma treatment. More »

Lip Implants Glossary
Lip implants: is the name giving to the cosmetic surgery procedure of enhancing the appearance of the lips. The goal of a lip implant is to give the lips a fuller and youthful appearance. More »

Nose Surgery Glossary
Rhinoplasty: is the name given to the surgical procedure used to improve either the function or appearance of the nose. More »

Body Sculpting Glossary
Tummy Tuck Cosmetic Surgery: as tummy tuck is often performed for cosmetic reasons it is commonly referred to as tummy tuck cosmetic surgery. More »

Facelift Glossary
Brow Lift: is another cosmetic surgery procedure. The goal of a brow lift is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. More »

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