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.

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Cosmetic surgery

Botox

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A substance derived from botulinum toxin that works by preventing nerve impulses from reaching the muscle, causing the muscle to relax.

Collagen

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

The major structural proteins in the skin that give it strength and resilience.

Ephelides

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A term used used to describe a freckle which is flat, light brown or red, and fades in the winter.

Beta hydroxy acid

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

An oil-soluble exfoliant that is commonly found in skin-care products. Beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) is used to treat wrinkles, blackheads and photoaging.

Dermabrasion

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A surgical procedure in which a patient's upper layers of skin, scarred from acne, pox, or other causes, is frozen and then removed using a high-powered rotating brush.

Chemical peel

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. This process is also called a chemexfoliation.