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Hairband incision
A surgical cut in the scalp crossing from ear to ear, used in a coronal browlift
Hemangioma
A proliferative vascular lesion that originates from blood vessels
Hematoma
A localized mass of blood under the skin; a common postoperative occurence that often resolves on its own or can be surgically corrected
Hooding
An abnormal appearance of the upper eyelid caused by excessive sagging of the eyelid skin
Hydroquinone
A chemical bleaching agent used in skin preparations for treatment of excessive pigmentation
Hyperesthesia
Condition of being abnormally sensitive; can occur after bruising or injury to a nerve
Hyperhidrosis
Profuse sweating
Hyperhidrosis
Profuse sweating
Hyperhidrosis
Profuse sweating
Hyperpigmentation
Darkening of the skin through overproduction of melanin
Hypertrophic scar
A thickened, raised, or elevated scar that remains within the boundaries of the initial injury or incision
Hypopigmentation
Lightening of the skin caused by underproduction of or damage to the melanin



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