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

Fascia

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A type of connective tissue used in lip augmentation to produce fuller lips. This product is made from human donor tissue.

Vitiligo

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A condition in which smooth white patches appear on the skin due to a loss of pigment producing cells.

Tretinoin

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A prescription drug related to vitamin A used to treat acne and other skin disorders.

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 vein.

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.