Chapter 27 Flashcards
Bariatric surgery
Weight-loss surgery
Blepharoplasty
Plastic surgery procedure that I was excess skin can or fat and upper lower eyelids.
Breast implants
The procedure used to increase the size of the breast using synthetic material such as silicone or Celine implants
Circumareolar
Around the circumference of the areola.
Classic forehead lift
A little technique involving a corneal incision that follows the headphone like pattern, slightly behind imaginary line.
Closed rhinoplasty
Surgery at the note involving internal incisions which do not leave the visible scar
Conjunctiva
The mucous membrane that lines the eyelids
Deviated nasal septum
A condition in which the middle wall inside the nose deviates into the airway passages it can cause problems with breathing through the nose.
Dorsum
The top profile of the nose
Electrocautery
The use of an electrical device to cut the skin or two still blood vessels to control bleeding during surgery.
Endonasal
Pertaining to the inside of the nose
Endo scopic
Describes a surgical technique in which a viewing instrument is used to allow the procedure to be done via numerous small incisions
Graves’ disease
A form of hyperthyroidism
Inframmary crease
The place in the female body where the breast meets the chest wall
Liposuction
Surgical procedure used to remove stubborn areas of fat.