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Definitions of Terms

A plain-language glossary of common plastic surgery terms.

Augmentation — A procedure to increase size or fullness, most often referring to breast augmentation using implants or fat transfer.

Mastopexy — The medical term for a breast lift, which raises and reshapes the breasts.

Abdominoplasty — The medical term for a tummy tuck, removing excess skin and tightening abdominal muscles.

Blepharoplasty — Eyelid surgery to remove excess skin and puffiness from the upper or lower lids.

Rhytidectomy — The medical term for a face lift.

Liposuction — Removal of localized fat deposits to reshape and contour the body.

Perforator Flap — An advanced microsurgical technique used in breast reconstruction that uses your own tissue.

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