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Reconstructive surgery
Surgical procedures performed on abnormal structures of the body, to improve function and approximate normal appearance
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Rejuvenate
To make youthful
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Renova
Prescription skin cream derived from Vitamin A used to reduce fine lines, roughness, and brown spots; also known as tretinoin.
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Resection
Surgical removal of tissue such as skin and fat
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Reticular dermis
The deepest layer of the skin
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Retin-A
A prescription medication derived from vitamin A, prescribed commonly for the treatment of acne, fine lines, and skin irregularities; also known as tretinoin.
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Revision surgery
Any surgery to correct unwanted effects of a previous surgery
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Rhytid
Medical term for a wrinkle
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Rhytidectomy
A facelift; surgery to reduce jowls under the cheeks and improve the jawline and neck for a more youthful look; also called rhytidoplasty
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Rosacea
A condition causing flusing, dilated blood vessels, and sometimes acne on the nose and cheeks
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