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Treatment glossary
This glossary defines 8 common medical-spa and aesthetic treatments in plain English.
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS)Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a set of craniofacial and soft-tissue procedures that reshape facial feat…Deep Plane FaceliftA deep plane facelift is a facelift technique that repositions the deeper layers of the face (the SMAS and und…SMAS vs Deep Plane FaceliftA SMAS facelift tightens or folds the superficial muscular layer, while a deep plane facelift releases and rep…RhinoplastyRhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose for cosmetic balance and/or improved breathing, adjusting the bone …Revision RhinoplastyRevision rhinoplasty is a secondary nose surgery performed to correct or improve the result of a previous rhin…Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery that removes or repositions excess skin, muscle and fat of the upper and/or l…Craniofacial SurgeryCraniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty focused on the bones and soft tissues of the skull and face, e…Board Certification (ABPS vs ABFPRS)Board certification verifies a surgeon's training and competency: the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)…