Cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is a special branch of plastic surgery concerned with the modification or improvement of the appearance of a physical feature, irregularity, or defect.

Industry: Beauty

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Cosmetic surgery

transconjunctival blepharoplasty

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

Transconjunctival blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is performed by making an incision from inside the lower eyelid. It avoids any scarring on the lower lid. It is a useful technique when only fat, and ...

Kojic Acid

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A skin treatment product derived from a fungus that works as a lightening agent and inhibits the production of melanin.

melanocytes

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A pigment producing cell found in the skin, hair, and eyes that gives them their color.

Photo-aging

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

The changes that occur to the skin due to sun exposure. This includes wrinkles and age spots.

Port-wine stain

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A type of birthmark characterized by a mark on the skin that resembles the rich red color of port wine. Port-wine stains are caused by an abnormal concentration of capillaries. This type of birthmark ...