Facial Aesthetics

Question 1

define mentoplasty

Answer 1

a procedure designed to increase or reduce the size of the chin to give greater harmony in the patient’s face and profile

Question 2

define otoplasty

Answer 2

the surgical and non-surgical procedures for correcting the deformities and defects of the pinna, and for reconstructing a defective, or deformed, or absent external ear, consequent to congenital conditions and trauma

Question 3

list the 5 steps in the intervention ladder of ageing

Answer 3

1. botulinum toxin
2. fillers
3. blepharoplasty
4. skin rejuvenation
5. face lift

Question 4

define blepharoplasty

Answer 4

the plastic surgery operation for correcting defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids; and for aesthetically modifying the eye region of the face

Question 5

name the 4 types of reconstruction of the face

Answer 5

1. primary closure
2. healing by secondary intention
3. skin grafts
4. skin flaps