Beauty

Beauty

Dealing with cosmetic surgery, makeup and other attributes to bring out the best of one’s physical appearance.

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hypertrophic scar

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A raised and red scar, similar to a keloid scar but different in that it stays within the boundaries of the injury site.

grafting

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A procedure in which healthy skin or muscle is moved from one area of the body to another that's damaged by disease or injury.

kojic acid

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A skin treatment product derived from a fungus that studies have shown is effective as a lightening agent and in inhibiting the production of melanin.

photo-aging

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

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

sclerotherapy

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A medical procedure used to eliminate varicose veins and "spider veins. " During the procedure, an injection of a solution (generally sodium chloride) is placed directly into the ...

freckle

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A light or moderately brown spot that appears on the skin as a result of exposure to sunlight. Freckles are most common in people with fair complexions.