Skin Care and Cosmetic Surgery Glossary
Abdominoplasty: A surgical procedure done to flatten your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall. This procedure is commonly referred to as a tummy tuck.
Acne: A skin condition characterized by the excess production of oil from sebaceous glands in which the pores become blocked with dead skin cells
Acne scar: Scars due to severe acne. They can range from deep pits to scars that are angular or wavelike in appearance.
Age spots: Small flat pigmented spots that are most often seen on areas of the body that have been exposed to the sun over a period of years. Age spots usually occur after the age of 40 and are common on the face, hands, and arms.
Albinism: An inherited disorder in which there is no pigmentation in skin, hair or eyes, due to the absence of melanin, the substance that gives skin its color
Alopecia: The complete or partial loss of hair
Autologen: 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.
Azelaic acid: A naturally occurring substance found on normal skin that can be used in skin care products to treat mild acne
Benzoyl peroxide: An antibacterial medication used to combat the bacteria that aggravates acne
Beta hydroxy acid: An oil-soluble exfoliant derived from fruit and milk sugars that is commonly found in skin-care products. Beta hydroxy acid is used to treat wrinkles, blackheads, and photoaging. Salicylic acid is an example of a beta hydroxy acid.
Blepharoplasty: A primarily cosmetic surgical procedure of the upper or lower eyelids. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin, and sometimes muscle or underlying fatty tissue.
Breast augmentation: A surgical procedure done to increase breast size
Botox: A substance derived from botulinum toxin that works by preventing nerve impulses...
