Cosmetic Surgery Terminology - Medical terms for cosmetic surgery
Glossary of medical terminology used in cosmetic surgery
Definitions of cosmetic surgery terms
Abdominoplasty - Tummy tuck. Making abdominal area firm and tight by surgery.
Anhidrosis - Dry skin and eyes.
Aponeurosis - Tendon. Thin layer connecting muscle to another tissue.
Atrophy - Shrinking of tissues.
Blepharoplasty - Surgery to improve the appearance and/or function of the eyelids
Brow lift - Forehand lift.
Canthus - Tissues beyond eyelids.
Chemical peel - Use of chemicals to improve skin condition.
Conjunctiva - Transparent cover around white part of eye.
Cosmesis – Surgical correction to preserve good appearance of body.
Cosmetic surgery - Surgical operation to improve appearance.
Counterstimulation – Lessening of pain by distracting sensation (applying pressure, cold or heat).
Dermis - Second layer of skin.
Edema - Tissue fluid causing swelling.
Embolism - Obstruction of blood externally.
Emollient - Substance that softens the skin by hydrating.
Extra ocular muscles - Mussels moving the eyeball.
Fascia - Sheath covering muscle.
Follicles - Hair roots.
Hyper tropic - Overactive.
Jowl - Part of cheek that loosens and comes over lower cheek by aging.
Keratectomy - Surgical removal of cornea.
Occlusion - Alignment of teeth in a proper fashion.
Oculoplastic surgery - Surgical operation on and around eyelids.
Palpebral - Relating to eyelid.
Periosteum - Lining covering bone.
Plastic surgery - Medical surgery to improve appearance and function of body.
Resurfacing - Improving skin's texture, color, and condition, including eliminating wrinkles.
Rhytids - Wrinkles.
Rosacea - Inflammation of skin like acne.
Scar - Fibrous tissue left after a bodily injury.
Sclera - White section of eye.
