A malar implant is a facial implant designed to add projection or contour to the cheekbone (malar) area. It is placed on top of the cheekbone under the soft tissues to change facial shape and balance. It is used in cosmetic surgery to enhance cheek definition and in reconstructive surgery to restore contour after injury or disease. It is a surgical device (not an injectable filler) and is chosen to match the individual’s anatomy and goals.
cheek augmentation is a set of procedures that enhance the contour and projection of the midface (cheek area). It typically adds volume, improves shape, or restores lost cheek fullness. It is used in cosmetic care to refine facial proportions and in reconstructive care after injury, disease, or congenital differences. Common methods include injectable fillers, fat transfer, and surgical cheek implants.
buccal fat removal is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the buccal fat pads in the cheeks. It is most commonly performed for cosmetic facial contouring to create a slimmer midface appearance. In select cases, it may also be used as part of reconstructive or corrective facial surgery planning. The goal is to change cheek fullness by removing a portion of deep cheek fat.
genioplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the shape, position, or size of the chin. It is most often used to improve facial balance and the lower-face profile. It can be performed for cosmetic goals, reconstructive needs, or both. In many cases, it involves moving the patient’s own chin bone or using an implant to add projection.
chin augmentation is a procedure that increases or reshapes the projection and contour of the chin. It is used to improve facial balance by changing how the chin relates to the nose, lips, and jawline. It can be performed with surgery (such as an implant or bone repositioning) or with injectables (such as dermal filler). It is used in cosmetic care and, in selected situations, reconstructive care.
submentoplasty is a surgical procedure focused on contouring the area under the chin (the submental region) and the upper neck. It is commonly used in cosmetic surgery to improve the neck–chin profile and jawline definition. It may also be used in reconstructive contexts when submental contour needs correction after prior surgery or injury. It typically involves addressing fat, muscle banding, and sometimes skin laxity through a small incision under the chin.
Platysmaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes and tightens the platysma muscle in the neck. It is most commonly used to reduce visible vertical neck bands and improve neck contour. It is primarily performed for cosmetic neck rejuvenation and may be used in select reconstructive settings.
A neck lift is a procedure designed to improve the contour of the neck and jawline by addressing loose skin, muscle banding, and/or excess fat. It is most commonly used in cosmetic (aesthetic) plastic surgery to create a smoother, more defined neck profile. In selected situations, similar techniques may be used in reconstructive contexts to restore contour after prior surgery or injury.
SMAS plication is a facelift technique that tightens the SMAS layer using sutures. The SMAS is a supportive sheet of tissue under the facial skin and fat. Plication means folding and stitching tissue to reinforce and reposition it. It is most commonly used in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and may be used selectively in reconstructive facial contour work.
A deep plane facelift is a surgical facelift technique that repositions deeper facial tissues, not just the skin. It typically involves lifting the midface and jawline by working beneath the SMAS (a fibromuscular layer of the face). It is most commonly used in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and may be combined with neck lifting procedures. It can also play a role in select reconstructive or revision contexts, depending on the case.
A mini facelift is a limited-incision facial rejuvenation surgery designed to improve early signs of aging in the lower face. It commonly targets mild-to-moderate jowling and softening of the jawline with less extensive dissection than a traditional facelift. It is used primarily in cosmetic surgery, and occasionally as an adjunct in select reconstructive or revision contexts.
A facelift is a surgical procedure designed to improve visible signs of aging in the face and often the neck. It typically involves repositioning and tightening deeper facial tissues and removing or redraping excess skin. A facelift is most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons, but principles may overlap with reconstructive surgery in selected cases. The goal is usually a more refreshed facial contour rather than a change in identity or “new” face.
A temporal lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that elevates and repositions tissues at the outer eyebrow and temple. It is commonly used to improve the “lateral brow” area and the upper outer eyelid region. The goal is usually subtle lifting and smoothing rather than a full forehead change. It is primarily cosmetic, but can be used in select reconstructive or symmetry-focused cases.
An endoscopic brow lift is a surgical procedure that elevates and reshapes the eyebrows using small incisions and a camera (endoscope). It is most commonly performed for cosmetic rejuvenation of the upper face and brow. In selected cases, it can also be used for reconstructive goals, such as improving brow position related to facial nerve weakness.
A brow lift is a procedure that raises and reshapes the position of the eyebrows and forehead tissues. It is commonly used in cosmetic facial surgery to reduce a tired, heavy, or “frowning” appearance. In selected cases, it can also be used in reconstructive settings to improve brow symmetry or position. The exact technique varies by clinician and case.
canthopexy is a surgical technique that supports or tightens the outer corner of the eyelids (the lateral canthus). It is most commonly used to stabilize the lower eyelid position and contour. It may be performed for cosmetic refinement, functional support, or reconstructive goals. It is often discussed alongside eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and related canthal procedures.
canthoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes or repositions the outer corner (canthus) of the eyelids. It changes how the lower and upper eyelids meet at the lateral canthus to adjust contour, support, or tension. It is used in both cosmetic surgery (appearance and symmetry) and reconstructive surgery (function and stability). It is commonly performed by oculoplastic surgeons and plastic surgeons with periocular training.
Ptosis repair is a procedure designed to lift a drooping upper eyelid. It aims to improve eyelid position by adjusting the muscles or tendons that elevate the lid. Ptosis repair can be performed for functional reasons (vision/field obstruction) and for appearance (symmetry). It is used in both reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid surgery settings.
lower blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the lower eyelid and the area just beneath it.
upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the upper eyelid. It typically removes and/or repositions excess skin and sometimes muscle or fat. It is used in cosmetic surgery and can also be performed for reconstructive or functional reasons.