Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Integumentary System

Dermabrasion Definition Why done What is done Improves facial scarring Embarrassment What is done Freeze skin and sand face using a brush

Fat Transplantation Definition Why done What is done Transfer of fat to face Why done Correct skin defects (e.g. Wrinkles) What is done Take fat from a donor site & re-inject into the recipient site

Malar Augmentation Definition Why done What is done Cheek implants To give a flat face definition What is done A triangle shaped silicone implant is inserted through a small incision made under the eyes

Rhytidectomy Definition Why done What is done Face-Lift To fix saggy skin What is done Incisions are made along the hair-line, loosen skin, tighten skin, & stitch. Cut off excess hanging.

Rhinoplasty Definition Why done What is done Nose job by re-shaping or re-arranging cartilage or bone Why done Cosmetic to improve look of the nose What is done Chisel is used to chip away excess cartilage or bone and allows for re-shaping

Facial Liposuction Definition Why done What is done Removal of fat from face Why done Get rid of double chins, saggy skin, etc. What is done Small incision is made and fat is sucked out

Mentoplasty Definition Why done What is done Chin augmentation To alter contours of face, or add size to a receding chin. What is done Incision made through mouth, chin implant is inserted, stitch patient back up

Can you think of any more? Give examples and what they are used for.