Branch of medicine concerned with the management of obesity and related diseases

Cell found at the base, or bottom, of the epidermis

The most common form of skin cancer; caused by the uncontrolled growth of basal cells of the epidermis, damaged by exposure to ultraviolet light

 A mole or nevus

See "double lumen implant"

Facial paralysis thought to arise after a viral infection of the facial nerve

Not containing cancerous cells

A family of chemical exfoliants (including salicylic acid) that have antiaging and antiacne effects with minimal irritation.

Torn earlobe

A broad bandage, especially one that encircles the abdomen; used after abdominal liposuction or abdominoplasty

The process of removing tissue form living patients for diagnostic examination

A mole or blemish that is present on the skin at birth

 In dermatology, a medication that slows or blocks the production of pigment producing cells; used to lighten age spots, fade blotchiness, and help erase dark circles under the eyes

Any mark or discoloration on the skin that mars the appearance

Inflammtion of the eyelids

Redundancy of skin in the upper eyelids

Any operation to correct a defect in the eyelids. In cosmetic surgery, referred to as an eye lift

Drooping of the upper eyelid

A chemical peel using trichloracetic acid (TCA) with a blue dye that helps the physician determine the depth of the peel

Having passed an examination by an administering authority; designed to test the physician's knowledge base and provide proof of having completed a certain level of education.

A psychiatric condition in which those afflicted become preoccupied with an imagined defect in their appearance

Silicone implants enhance the appearance and contour of the upper chest, lower legs, or buttocks

A substance derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum; used to temporarily paralyze muscles and treat cross-eyed condition, muscle spasm, excessive sweating, and migraine headaches

Surgery on the arm: usually the upper arm to remove excess skin and fat

Create breast symmetry by increasing the size of the smaller breast and / or reducing the larger breast

Surgical placement of breast implants to increase breast size and fullness

A silicone rubber shell filled with either silicone gel or inflated with a saline solution used to enlarge the breast

Surgery to remove implants with or without replacement; for desired changes in proportions, or due to implant-related complications

Surgery to enhance the appearance of breasts with surgery on the implant pocket, or replacement of the implant itself

Surgery to remove excess skin and raise the nipple for perkier, fuller breasts; to counteract gravity, loss of elasticity, and sagging; also called mastopexy

Surgery to remove excess skin, breast, and fatty tissue for smaller, shapely breasts, and to reduce back and neck strain

Refers to sun protective cream that prevents both UVA and UVB absorption

A surgical procedure to elevate the brow and permanently smooth forehead wrinkles; also called a forehead lift