The New York Otolaryngology Group » Glossary Term

Skin Resurfacing

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Removal of the outer layer of the skin using abrasion, chemicals, or a laser, resulting in smoother and less wrinkled skin

Septorhinoplasty

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A form of rhinoplasty that is performed to reconstruct the nasal passage or to relieve obstructions inside the nose to correct breathing problems; the obstruction is removed through internal incisions and the interior of the nose is restructured

Scar Revision Surgery

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Procedures to help minimize visible facial scars

Rhytidectomy

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Facelift surgery in which excess skin is removed and muscles are tightened

Rhinoplasty

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Aesthetic surgery of the nose in which cartilage and bone are reshaped and reconstructed; excess bone or cartilage may be removed

Otoplasty

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Surgery of the ear in which protruding or deformed ears can be “pinned back” by reshaping the cartilage

Microdermabrasion

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A mini-peeling with minimal risk of dyspigmentation or scarring that is achieved by projecting aluminum micro-crystals onto the skin (also referred as the “Power Peel,” “Euro Peel”, “Parisian Peel” or “Derma Peel”); safe for all skin types

Mentoplasty

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Surgery to balance a profile by enlarging, reducing, or reshaping the chin

Liposuction

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Surgery to reduce excess fatty deposits

Forehead Lift

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see Browlift/Forehead Lift