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Reconstructive Plastic
Surgery
Reconstructive plastic surgery is one type of plastic surgery that
is performed on abnormal structures of the body that may be caused
by trauma, infection, developmental abnormalities, congenital defects,
disease, and/or tumors. This type of surgery is usually performed
to improve function, but may also be performed to approximate a normal
appearance.
Reduction Mammaplasty
See Mammaplasty
Retin A
Retin A cream or lotion may be applied to enhance the overall texture
of the skin and is often prescribed as a pre?treatment prior to a
facelift or chemical peel.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is the surgical repair of a defect of the nose, including
reshaping or resizing the nose. Rhinoplasty may be performed to change
the size of the nose, change the shape of the nose, narrow the nostrils,
and/or change the angle between the nose and lips. Rhinoplasty involves
the resculpting of the bone and cartilage.
Rhytidectomy
Also called facelift, rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves
the removal of excess facial fat, the tightening of facial muscles,
and the stretching of facial skin ? to approximate a smoother, firmer
appearance. The procedure takes place on either the face, neck, or
both.
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