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RESURFACING: a procedure to alter the top layer of the skin through chemical or mechanical means.

RHINOPLASTY: surgery that alters the shape or structure of the nose.

SCLEROTHERAPY: a technique whereby a solution of concentrated salt, sugar, and alcohol or other agents is injected into veins. This irritates the lining of the veins causing them to adhere together and to subsequently shrink and disappear.

SILASTIC: a plastic-like material used in certain types of implants.

SKIN TAGS: superfluous stubs of skin that develop when the skin is confused as to which direction to grow, so it simply grows outward. They may occur anywhere on the body.

SUBGLANDULAR: below glandular tissue; for example, of the breast.

SUBMUSCULAR: below underlying muscle; for example, of the breast.

TELANGIECTASIA: small, superficial, dilated veins on the face, neck, and chest.

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT: the point at which the jaw bone or mandible comes into contact with the skull or temporal bone.

TRETINOIN: a topical agent that has proven to be effective in the teratment of acne, fine wrinkles, irregular pigment, and texture changes of the skin. Also known generically as retinoic acid and by the trade names Stieva-A, Retin-A, Vitamin A Acid, Rejuva-A, Renova and Retisol-A.

TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION: a type of suction lipolysis in which the fat compartment is initially expanded with a dilute local anesthetic solution.

ULTRASONIC LIPOSUCTION: a method of liposuction where sound waves are passed along a cannula causing emulsification of the fat prior to aspiration.