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

chemexfoliation

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A process in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the production of new skin cells.

A condition in which the wall inside the nose that divides it into two nostrils – called the septum -- is not located in the middle of the nose where it should be. The condition is commonly treatable ...

macular stain

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A small birthmark that is often nothing more than a small, mild, red blemish on the skin.

autologen

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A material used in lip augmentation to produce a look of fuller lips. Autologen is derived from your own skin and then injected into the lips.

otoplasty

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A surgical procedure done to correct misshaped or protruding ears.

abdominoplasty

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A surgical procedure done to flatten the abdomen by removing extra fat and skin and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall. This procedure is commonly called a tummy tuck.