Medical dictionary

What is facial fat transfer?Facial fat transfer makes use of fat taken from your own body to restore volume to certain areas of the face. Injections may be given in the cheeks, the lips, the furrows of the face, and around the eyes.  What does it involve?Fat is taken from an area of the body using a syringe, and processed through techniques similar to liposuction (filtering out the fat c

What is facial feminisation surgery? The term “facial feminisation surgery” is used to describe a series of cosmetic surgical interventions which involve both bone and cartilage reshaping as well as soft tissue procedures. The aim of facial feminisation surgery is to individually restructure various facial features which may be seen to have a more masculine appearance, in order to g

What are facial implants? Facial implants are solid and voluminous implants that are used to modify the size of different areas of the face in order to harmonise the features. The most commonly used are facial implants for the chin, cheekbones, lips, jaw, forehead and the cleft above the upper lip (philtrum). Many types of facial implants are available, and in a variety of materials includin

What is facial paralysis? Facial paralysis is a condition that causes partial or total motor paralysis of the facial nerve and, therefore, of the facial musculature. What are the symptoms of facial paralysis? The symptoms of facial paralysis include being unable to perform certain movements such as smiling, opening and closing the eye completely or raising the eyebrow. What causes

What is facial plastic surgery? Facial plastic surgery is a broad term covering cosmetic or reconstructive surgery performed on the head and neck. A facial plastic surgeon has a strong knowledge of facial anatomy and is highly skilled in procedures concerning the head and neck, either cosmetic or reconstructive. Specialised plastic surgeons are not the only doctors who may be suitably traine

What is a radiofrequency facial? Radiofrequency is a non-invasive aesthetic technique used on the face and body to contour, tighten skin and reduce sagging. The procedure is ideal for people who do not want to have cosmetic surgery. It’s a painless treatment that does not require anaesthesia or leaves marks or scars. It uses radiofrequency energy to heat tissue and stimulate collagen prod

What is facial reconstruction? Microsurgical facial reconstruction encompasses various surgical techniques that are used to treat both diseases or injury that have led to loss of some of the structure or function of the face. Why is facial reconstruction surgery done? Several conditions are treatable, notably different types of facial paralysis and atrophy that prevent the c

What is FTM top surgery? FTM top surgery, or FTM (female to male) top surgery - also known as masculinising chest surgery or, solely, top surgery - is a surgical procedure called subcutaneous mastectomy. What's involved in FTM top surgery? FTM top surgery removes breast tissue to create a more masculine-appearing chest.  There are di

What is the FUE hair transplant? The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant technique is a treatment designed to help people add more hair to the areas on their head that are thinning or balding due to excessive hair loss. The technique involves extracting follicular units from genetically stronger areas of the hair, one by one, and implanting them in hairless areas of the s