Mammaplasty - a general term for altering the size and/or shape of the breasts.

 

Mastectomy - the removal of a woman’s breast in order to treat breast cancer.

 

Mastopexy - also known as a breast lift, mastopexy is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts.

 

M.D. FORTÉ® - skin care products that contain glycolic acid with a pH that is closer to that of normal skin, making the products gentle and irritation free.

 

Mentoplasty - a cosmetic surgery procedure in which the shape of the chin is altered to improve facial contours.

 

Mesotherapy – involves the use of tiny injections of amino acids, medications, and holistic compounds to dissolve fatty tissue.

 

Microdermabrasion – a special microdermabrasion "sandblaster" sprays tiny crystals onto the surface of the skin, mixing this gentle abrasion with light suction to remove the outer skin layer.

 

Micrograft - a small piece of hair-bearing skin (1-2 mm in diameter) with 1-2 hairs.

 

Minigraft - a small piece of hair-bearing skin with 3-4 hairs.

 

Neck Lift - a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to remove excess skin and fat from the neck - resulting in a tighter, younger appearance.

 

Nose Job - a plastic surgery procedure performed to alter the shape and/or size of one’s nose.

 

Obagi® - a leading provider of facial products and skin care treatments. The product line includes Obagi® Advanced Skin Care Systems, Obagi Nu Derm® System, and Obagi Blue Peel®.

 

Otoplasty - also known as ear pinning, otoplasty is a common surgical procedure performed to set the ears back closer to the side of the head.

 

Pec Implants – Implants inserted into the pectoral area to give the appearance of a muscular chest.

 

Perlane® - an injectable cosmetic filler that consists of hyaluronic acid gel that helps reduce wrinkles, folds, and crow’s feet.

 

Physiologic Alopecia - hair loss that is due to normal life events such as birth, childbirth, or puberty.

 

Portrait® Plasma Skin Regeneration - creates a resurfacing and rejuvenating effect by harnessing thermal energy which naturally occurs around us all the time. Used to treat skin damage and wrinkles.

 

Plug (macrograft) - a cylindrical or elliptical skin piece (4-5 mm in diameter) containing about 10 to 20 hairs.

 

Ptosis - sagging. Breast ptosis is usually the result of normal aging and the pull of gravity or changes caused by pregnancy or weight loss.

 

Radiesse™ - formerly known as Radiance™, Radiesse™ is an injectable filler used to reduce the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles, folds, scars, and chin dimples.

 

Resting Stage - the phase of the hair cycle in which the hair is shed and the hair follicle becomes inactive. Also called the “telogen phase,” the resting stage lasts about 100 days in a healthy person.

 

Restylane® Injections - a relatively new type of wrinkle-smoothing facial injection, Restylane® is a brand name for hyaluronic acid, which can be injected like collagen and reportedly lasts longer.

 

Rhinoplasty - more commonly known as a nose job, rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure performed to alter the shape and/or size of one’s nose.

 

Rhytidectomy - also called facelift, rhytidectomy is a plastic surgery procedure used to remove facial wrinkles, sagging skin, fat deposits, or other visible signs of aging for cosmetic purposes.

 

Rosacea – a skin condition that results in redness around the cheek and nose area.

 

Saline Implants - silicone rubber shells filled with saline solution. These implants are used to enlarge and/or alter the shape of the breasts. The benefit of saline implants is that saline solution is easily reabsorbed by the body if they leak.

 

Scalp Expansion - part of a hair restoration procedure that involves expanding the hair bearing portions of the scalp using inflatable implants.

 

Scalp Reduction - a hair restoration procedure that involves removing a section of bald scalp. The remaining scalp is then stretched and sutured together.

 

Sclerotherapy- a procedure performed to reduce or eliminate spider veins and/or varicose veins in the legs. This treatment involves injections of a chemical solution into the veins.

 

Sculptra® - an injectable polylactic acid formula used to treat facial wasting, especially in HIV/AIDS patients. Scupltra® can be used to enhance facial volume and restore a more natural and youthful look.

 

Sebaceous Gland - a gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle and secretes an oily substance called sebum.

 

Sebum - the oily secretion of sebaceous glands.

 

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

 

SkinCeuticals - skin care products that provide the fundamental elements of a skin care regime: prevention, protection, and correction.

 

Skin Expansion - the use of a balloon expander to create a pocket for a breast implant in breast reconstruction surgery.

 

Super-Wet Liposuction - a liposuction technique in which the area to be suctioned is injected with an anesthetic saline solution of roughly the same volume as that to be removed. This technique is safer than early liposuction techniques because the risks of excessive bleeding and tissue damage are reduced.

 

Suture - closure of an incision or wound with stitches.

 

Symmastia - when two breast implants rub up against one another, over the top of the breastbone.