• Abdominoplasty - this term defines the type of surgical intervention. This is called excision of excess skin on the abdomen. In other words, this is the way to correct the figure. To abdominoplasty resorted to when the abdomen appears superfluous skin, for example, after pregnancy or sudden weight loss. If the skin is elastic, then it gradually comes back to normal. After such an operation, good results remain. But, unfortunately, the nuance of this surgery is that after it there is a scar on the abdomen. The size of this scar will depend on the way the operation is performed and the severity of the problem. However, this scar is easily removed by other methods of plastic surgery or cosmetology.
  • Blepharoplasty is an operation that aims to remove excess skin on the lower and upper eyelids. Due to age-related changes, the skin is stretched and relaxed, as a result of which the peri-ocular fat swells in some parts of the century. As a result, a so-called "overhanging eyelid" is formed, which looks very aesthetic and gives out age. Therefore, many women decide on such an operation to look better.
  • Dermabrasion or in other words simple peeling. Every girl heard about peeling. Almost every day we use various means for superficial peeling. However, in some cases it is necessary to use a deep peeling. In plastic surgery, it is used to remove superficial wrinkles, by eliminating the surface layers of the skin. In addition, with the help of deep peeling you can eliminate scars, keratoses, tattoos, pigment spots, nevi, xanthelethms and other skin defects. There are several types of dermabrasion: laser( laser is used), chemical( special solutions are used), mechanical( special cutter is used).The type of peeling is chosen depending on what problem you need to solve. The operation is carried out on a stationary basis, so the recovery period takes a little time.
  • Gold reinforcement is an anti-aging procedure, which in our time is becoming more popular. Its essence lies in the implantation of gold threads in the upper layers of the skin. For this procedure, threads are used only from 24 karat gold, the diameter of which is less than 0.1 mm. Each filament is in a shell of polyglycolic acid.
  • Implants are prostheses that are used to correct or enlarge the shape of the mammary glands. Most often they are made of silicone rubber. The silicone shell of the implant is filled with a semi-liquid silicone or an aqueous salt solution. Endoprostheses are installed through two incisions: in the area of ​​the axilla and under the breast.
  • Liposuction is a very common procedure for reducing fat deposits in the body. It is carried out in cosmetology salons, as well as in clinics.
  • Lipomodeling or liposculpture is another type of removal of excess subcutaneous fat. This procedure can consist only of physiotherapy methods or only surgical methods. It all depends on the degree of fatty deposits.
  • Lipofilling is a technique for correcting cosmetic defects in the body and face. For correction, injections with the patient's own fat are used.
  • Lifting is one of the most common ways to combat anti-aging facial changes. In plastic surgery, there are two types of lifting. The first does not affect the muscles of the face, that is, simply excess excess skin is excised. In the second type, lifting is performed with the plastic of the superficially muscular aponeurotic system.
  • Breaking of the forehead skin is a surgical operation. The operation is done in order to smooth out horizontal forehead wrinkles, tighten hanging eyebrows, smooth out longitudinal wrinkles on the bridge of the nose, give the face a more youthful look. Very often this operation is performed by a facelift and facial plastic surgery.
  • Face lifting by CMS method - with this type of plastic surgery, facial skin lifting is performed with the plastic of the superficial muscular aponeurotic system. In addition, the fascia of the masticatory muscle is added to the classical circular suspender scheme.
  • Mammoplasty is an operation to increase or correct the mammary glands. Sometimes mammoplasty is carried out in order to give the same shape to the nipples or mammary glands. However, in most cases, this surgery involves breast augmentation with the help of implants.
  • Mammoreduction is an operation to reduce mammary glands. The essence of this operation is that a part of the mammary gland is removed, and the nipples move to a higher position. The operation is performed under general anesthesia.
  • Mastopexy or breast lift - this surgical procedure is very often performed after breastfeeding. It is aimed at restoring the normal height of the breast, improving its contours and size. With this procedure, you can reduce the size of areoles - the dark part around the nipple.
  • Otoplasty is the plastic of the ears. In this operation, the position and shape of the ears are adjusted. Very often this operation is done in order to get rid of bumpy and reduce the size of large ears. The operation is performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is not hospitalized.
  • Rhinoplasty is an operation to correct the shape of the nose. With this operation, you can eliminate congenital or acquired nose defects. In addition, girls very often do this operation to give the nose aesthetic appearance. Sometimes the operation is performed in order to restore the functions of the organ. There are many defects that require surgical intervention. Rhinoplasty is performed by plastic surgeons often, but the operation has a number of its nuances and side effects. The essence of the operation is that the protruding part of the nasal bones is broken or cut down, and then the excess part of the bone and cartilage is excised. The operation is performed under local anesthesia. The recovery period can take up to six months.
  • Sclerotherapy of veins and venous walls - procedure is done in the event that you need to get rid of the spider veins. Vascular asterisks are clusters that appear through the skin of thin veins. Most often they appear on the calves, hips, ankles. The essence of the procedure is as follows: a sclerosing solution is injected into the veins. Under the influence of this solution, the severity of the vascular asterisks gradually decreases, and eventually disappears permanently.
  • Hair transplantation is an operation that helps to solve the problem of alopecia. Nowadays, many people suffer from this problem. However, some have baldness partial, and some complete. The essence of the operation is that the skin from the donor area is transplanted with follicles to problem areas.

Terminology of plastic surgery Plastic surgery is very popular nowadays. More and more people turn to plastic surgeons for help. Some want to get rid of age-related changes, some want to correct the shortcomings of their appearance, and someone wants to get rid of scars or injuries. However, if you have to turn to plastic surgery, you need to know some terms to understand the doctor or it's sensible to him to explain what you want from him.


The meaning of terms in plastic surgery