A breast lift is a surgical procedure that reshapes and raises the breast by repositioning tissue and removing excess skin. It is also called **mastopexy** in clinical settings. It is commonly used in **cosmetic surgery** and may also be used in **reconstructive and symmetrizing** contexts. It focuses on breast position and shape rather than substantially changing breast volume (though volume can be adjusted with other procedures).
breast augmentation is a procedure that increases breast volume and changes breast shape. It is most often performed with breast implants or with a patient’s own fat (fat transfer). It can be used for cosmetic goals (appearance and proportion) and reconstructive goals (restoring volume after surgery). The final look varies by anatomy, technique, and clinician.
scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattooing technique that places tiny pigment deposits in the scalp skin. It is designed to mimic the appearance of hair follicles or increased hair density. It is commonly used for cosmetic concerns like thinning hair and hairline definition. It can also be used in reconstructive settings, such as camouflaging scars.
FUT hair transplant is a surgical hair restoration technique that moves hair follicles from a donor area to areas of thinning or baldness. It is also called “strip harvesting” because a thin strip of scalp is removed from the donor region and then dissected into grafts. The grafts are placed into tiny recipient sites to recreate hair coverage and hairline shape. It is used primarily for cosmetic hair restoration and may also be used in selected reconstructive settings.
FUE hair transplant is a hair restoration procedure that moves a person’s own hair follicles from one area to another. It uses follicular unit extraction, where follicles are removed one by one rather than as a strip of skin. It is most commonly used in cosmetic hair restoration for scalp hair loss. It may also be used in reconstructive settings, such as restoring hair in scars or selected facial hair areas.
hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that moves hair-bearing follicle units from one area of the body to another. It is most commonly used to restore hair on the scalp in patterns of thinning or baldness. It can also be used for reconstructive goals, such as restoring hair in scars or after certain injuries. The goal is to create the appearance of natural hair growth in the treated area.
lipofilling is the transfer of a person’s own fat from one body area to another to restore or add volume. It is also called autologous fat transfer or fat grafting. It is used in cosmetic surgery for contouring and rejuvenation and in reconstructive surgery for correcting defects. The goal is typically to improve shape, symmetry, and soft-tissue quality in selected areas.
nanofat grafting is a type of fat transfer that uses processed, highly emulsified fat for injection. It is designed less for adding bulk volume and more for addressing skin quality concerns. Clinicians commonly use it in cosmetic procedures and sometimes in reconstructive care. It is typically injected with fine needles or cannulas into superficial tissue planes.
microfat grafting is a fat transfer technique that moves a person’s own fat from one area to another in small, refined parcels. It is commonly used to restore or smooth soft-tissue volume in cosmetic procedures and in reconstructive settings. “Microfat” refers to fat that has been harvested and processed so it can be injected through relatively fine cannulas. The goal is typically subtle, natural-feeling contour and volume enhancement rather than large-volume augmentation.
autologous fat transfer is a procedure that moves fat from one area of the body to another. It uses the patient’s own tissue, typically harvested with liposuction and then injected for volume restoration. It is used in cosmetic surgery (for contouring and rejuvenation) and reconstructive surgery (for correction after injury, disease, or prior surgery). It is also called fat grafting or lipofilling in clinical settings.
fat grafting is a procedure that moves a person’s own fat from one area of the body to another. It is also called **autologous fat transfer** or **lipofilling**. It is used to restore or add volume, refine contours, and sometimes support reconstruction after injury or surgery. It can be performed in both **cosmetic** and **reconstructive** plastic surgery settings.
Ear pinning is a procedure that repositions prominent ears closer to the side of the head. It is most commonly performed as a form of otoplasty (cosmetic ear reshaping surgery). It may also be used in reconstructive settings to improve ear position after injury or prior surgery. The goal is typically improved ear contour and balance with the rest of the face.
otoplasty is a procedure that reshapes, repositions, or reconstructs the external ear (the auricle or pinna). It is most commonly used to reduce ear prominence, improve symmetry, or correct ear shape differences. otoplasty is performed for cosmetic reasons, reconstructive reasons, or a combination of both. Techniques typically involve cartilage shaping and strategic suturing, with incisions usually placed behind the ear.
lip augmentation is a group of cosmetic and reconstructive techniques that increase lip volume or improve lip shape. It can also refine the lip border (vermilion) and balance symmetry between the upper and lower lips. It is most commonly performed for cosmetic enhancement, and it can be used for selected reconstructive goals after injury or surgery. Methods range from injectable treatments to surgical procedures, depending on the plan and anatomy.
A bullhorn lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the skin between the base of the nose and the upper lip. It uses a “bullhorn”-shaped incision hidden along the nostril base and nasal crease. It is most commonly performed for cosmetic enhancement, and it may be used in select reconstructive contexts. The goal is typically to increase visible upper-lip height and upper tooth show without adding injectable volume.
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the skin between the base of the nose and the upper lip. It aims to elevate the upper lip and increase visible “pink lip” (the vermilion) without adding filler volume. It is most commonly performed for cosmetic facial balance and upper-lip shape. In selected situations, it can also be used as part of reconstructive lip or perioral (around-the-mouth) surgery.
A facial implant is a biocompatible device placed surgically to change the shape or projection of a facial feature. It is most commonly used to add structure or volume to areas like the chin, cheeks, or jawline. A facial implant can be used for cosmetic enhancement, reconstructive repair, or both. Materials and designs vary by anatomical site, surgeon preference, and manufacturer.
A mandibular angle implant is a solid medical implant placed on the back corner of the lower jaw (the mandibular angle). It is used to increase jaw width, sharpen the jawline, or improve right–left balance. It is most commonly discussed in facial cosmetic surgery, especially jawline contouring. It can also be used in reconstructive settings when jaw angle shape or volume is missing or altered.
jawline contouring is a set of techniques used to change the shape, definition, or symmetry of the lower face and jaw. It can enhance angles, reduce fullness, or improve proportion between the chin, jaw, and neck. It is used in cosmetic care and, in selected cases, reconstructive planning after trauma, congenital differences, or prior surgery. Methods range from injectables and devices to surgical reshaping, depending on anatomy and goals.
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.