Dictionary

palate: The roof of the mouth.
 
periodontal cosmetic surgery: See cosmetic gum surgery.
 
plastic surgeon: A surgeon who deals in procedures that alter or improve a person's physical appearance.

plastic surgery: A medical procedure that changes or reconstructs the body’s appearance.

porcelain veneers: Porcelain veneers can be placed over and cover discolored teeth to brighten a smile.
 
postoperative: A period of time after an operation.
 
preoperative: Before an operation.
 
revision surgery: Surgery to correct or adjust rhinoplasty results.

rhinoplasty: A medical procedure that changes the appearance of the nose and/or helps the nose to function better.

rhytidectomy: A rytidectomy, commonly referred to as a face lift, removes wrinkles and skin from the face.
 
saline spray: a soothing and moisturizing salt-based fluid that is sprayed into the nasal passages.
 
scar: A mass of connective tissue at the site of a healed injury.
 
septorhinoplasty: Plastic surgery of the nose and the nasal septum.
 
sinus: Hollow cavities in the skull.
 
skin grafting: A medical procedure where portions of skin are removed from one part of the body and transplanted to a different part of the body to help replace skin destroyed by burns, wounds or other traumas.
 
structure rhinoplasty: A procedure where little cartilage is removed from the nose, preserving the nose's structural strength.
 
suction assisted lipectomy: Commonly referred to as liposuction, a suction assisted lipectomy removes fat from specific places on the body.