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.