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MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care)
An adjunct to local anestheia i nwhich the patient's vital signs are monitored;when necessary, additional medicatios can be administered through an IV line
Macrogenia
A large chin
Mammaplasty
Plastic surgery of the breast
Mammography
Breast X ray used to detect tumor
Marionette lines
Vertical creases extending from the corners of the mouth to the jaw
Mastectomy
Breast removal
Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast
Mastopexy
 A surgical breast lift that removesextra skin and repositions the nipple in a higher position
Melanoma
A malignant and potentially deadly form of skin cancer, arising from the melanocytes
Microdermabrasion
A technique using sand crystals and a vacuum to remove superficial skin cells and improve minor skin imperfections
Midface Lift
Surgery to raise the middle of the face (the cheek) to enhance cheek and undereye fullness and contour; also called cheek lift
Milia
Skin cysts that look like whiteheads: may form in a resurfaced area or along a suture line
Mini lift
A limited incision facelfit for patients with minor sagging
Moisturizer
An agent that softens and smoothes the skin
Mole
A benign growth on the skin that is usually pigmented; also called a nevus



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