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Clinical Services (Cosmetic Surgery Program):
Glossary
Abdominoplasty:
A procedure for those individuals interested in obtaining a flat stomach. This procedure is often referred to as a tummy tuck.

Blepharoplasty:
If your eyes are making you look tired, sad or even older this is the procedure that would best suit you.

Botox:
An injection to ease specific wrinkle lines.

Breast Augmentation:
This procedure is available to those female patients who feel the need to improve the size and shape of their breasts.

Breast Reduction:
The procedure allows oversized breasts to become proportional to the entire body.

Chemical Peel:
Is also known as Chemosurgery, and its purpose is to replenish wrinkled or uneven skin as well as sun-damaged facial skin.

Dermabrasion:
If you wish to have smoother skin, Dermabrasion will help even out those scars you've obtained from accidents or previous surgery.

Facial Implants:
Implants are available for the chin, cheeks and jaw. Their main purpose is bringing the chin/cheekbones into alignment with the whole face, and to buildup the jawline.

Laser Surgery:
If you have damaged area or wrinkles, laser surgery will even out this facial skin.

Lipectomy:
To remove excess skin fat from thighs, arms and the abdomen.

Liposuction:
If you have excess fat somewhere on your body, face or neck, this procedure will eliminate that fat and slim you.

Mastectomy:
Is a procedure to remove your breasts after a diagnosis such as cancer.

Mastopexy:
Also known as a breast lift, can revitalize your breasts by making them firmer and lifting them higher.

Otoplasty:
This procedure consists of either moving the ears closer to the head or reducing their size. Children ages 4-14 make up the population of those patients who undergo Otoplasty. It also available for adults and there are generally no additional risks.

Rhinoplasty:
If you feel that your nose does not suit your face, you may have it re-shaped or re-sized to accommodate your own taste.

Rhytidectomy:
Often known as a facelift, works to remove any excess skin and wrinkles in your face and neck, as well as evening out any loose skin.

Scar Revision:
Not all scars can be completely removed, but we can improve your scar's appearance and make it less noticeable.

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