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PLASTIC AND COSMETIC SURGERY GLOSSARY

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Partial Abdominoplasty
A partial abdominoplasty is a "mini tummy tuck". The procedure is for individuals who have fat deposits limited to the area below the navel.

Pfeiffer Syndrome
Pfeiffer syndrome is a birth defect characterized by abnormalities of the skull, hands, and feet.

Phenol
The chemical phenol is sometimes used for full?face peeling when sun damage or wrinkling is severe. It can also be used to treat limited areas of the face, such as deep wrinkles around the mouth, but it may permanently bleach the skin, leaving a line of demarcation between the treated and untreated areas that must be covered with makeup.

Plastic Surgeon
A plastic surgeon specializes in cosmetic and/or reconstructive surgery of the face and body.

Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is the surgical specialty that deals with the reconstruction of facial and body tissue that requires a reshaping or remolding due to disease, a defect, or disorder, in order to approximate a normal appearance or to repair working ability.

Platysma
The platysma is the muscle which, when tight and firm, gives the neck underneath the chin and jaw line its youthful contour. The platysma muscle can be tightened during a facelift or as a separate procedure.

Polydactyly
Polydactyly is a congenital problem characterized by an increase in the number of fingers or toes.


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