Abdominoplasty - also known as a "tummy tuck," abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat and skin from the abdominal area. Abdominal muscles may also be tightened during this procedure, which is performed to create a flatter, firmer stomach.

 

Adipose Tissue - biological tissue primarily composed of fat cells.

 

Alopecia - the Latin word for hair loss.

 

Anagen Phase - the growing phase of the hair growth cycle. The anagen phase normally lasts about four to seven years for a healthy person.

 

Androgenetic Alopecia - the scientific term for “male pattern baldness.” The most prevalent type of hair loss, androgenetic alopecia can be inherited from either parent. There is no scientifically proven way to reverse this type of hair loss.

 

Androgens - hormones (such as testosterone) responsible for the development of masculine traits. Androgens are also called male hormones.

 

Arm Lift – Also called a brachioplasty, an arm lift is a plastic surgery treatment that removes excess skin from the arm area.

 

ArteFill® - known as Artecoll® outside of the United States, ArteFill® is made of polymethylmethacrylate microspheres that are suspended in bovine collagen. ArteFill® injections reduce the appearance of facial folds and wrinkles.

 

Artificial Fibers - synthetic hair-like materials that can be implanted into balding areas.

 

Areola - the dark skin surrounding the nipple.

 

Asian Blepharoplasty - eyelid surgery to decrease upper eyelid fullness and to create an eyelid fold for Asians who desire this look.

 

Augmentation Mammaplasty - a surgical procedure performed in order to increase the size and/or alter the shape of a woman’s breasts through the use of breast implants.

 

Bicep Implants – Implants inserted into the biceps to give the appearance of muscular arms.

 

Blepharoplasty - a cosmetic eye surgery procedure performed to reduce the appearance of droopy, tired, or baggy eyes. Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both.

 

Body Lift – A cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess skin that typically results from weight loss, aging, and pregnancy.

 

BOTOX® Injections - a cosmetic procedure in which Botulinum Toxin Type A is injected into facial muscles, causing the muscles to relax and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

 

Brachioplasty - a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arm.

 

Breast Augmentation - a surgical procedure performed in order to increase the size and/or alter the shape of a woman’s breasts through the use of breast implants.

 

Breast Enhancement - a surgical procedure performed in order to increase the size and/or alter the shape of a woman’s breasts through the use of breast implants.

 

Breast Enlargement - a surgical procedure performed in order to increase the size of a woman’s breasts through the use of breast implants.

 

Breast Implant Revision - a surgical procedure involving the removal and replacement of a breast implant to correct complications that may have occurred after breast augmentation or breast reconstruction surgery.

 

Breast Implants - silicone rubber shells filled with either silicone gel or saline solution. These implants are used to enlarge and/or alter the shape of the breasts.

 

Breast Lift - also known as mastopexy, this is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to lift and reshape sagging breasts.

 

Breast Reconstruction - a surgical procedure designed to reconstruct a woman’s breast after mastectomy (the removal of the breast in order to treat breast cancer).

 

Breast Reduction - also known as reduction mammaplasty, breast reduction is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to reduce the size of the breasts by removing fat, tissue, and skin.

 

Brow Lift - a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to raise sagging eyebrows and/or smooth forehead wrinkles.

 

Butt Lift - a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the buttocks, resulting in a firmer, shapelier form.