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We ask for your understanding that the glossary does not claim to be complete. We want to give you an overview of important terms. The umlauts ä, ö, ü, are treated like the non-umlauted vowels a, o, u, au. Synonymous words are listed separately. If a technical term is not listed, we will be happy to catch it up for you. Please let us know at: info@centerplast.de
Underarm sweat
Sweat from the glands of the armpit
Acland
English surgeon
Obesity
Obesity is the technical term for obesity
Acne scars
scars after inflammation of the sebaceous gland apparatus or hair follicles
Actinic wrinkles
Signs of damaged skin
Alar base
Base of the nose
ALCL
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Age spots
Dark spots of the skin
Age warts
Multiplication of horn-forming skin cells
Cupid bow
Boundary line between the upper lip skin and the upper lip red
Medical history
Doctor-patient consultation to determine symptoms and select treatment
Angulus mandibulae
Lower jaw angle
Anisomastia
Unequal breasts
Antiaging
Treatment of signs of aging of the skin
Arcus marginalis release
Surgical technique for the correction of dark circles
Arnica
Medicinal plant
ASAPS
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic
Aesthetic is often colloquially equated with beautiful
Aesthetic unity
Classification of body regions
Reconnaissance
Doctor-patient discussion about the possibilities, limits and risks of treatment
Eyebrows
The shape and position of the eyebrows and the relationship to the eyelid affect the aesthetics
Eyebrow lift
Eyebrow height correction surgery
Eye color
Importance of eye color for attractiveness
Eyelid
Thin fold of skin that protects the eye
Eyelid lift
Eyelid surgery is a variety of surgical techniques to improve the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids
Eye circles
Dark shadows under the eyes
Eye lashes
Hairs on the edge of the upper eyelid and lower eyelid
Corner of the eye
The corners of the eyes are the most important anchor points for the shape and function of the eyelids
Baker
Classification of the degrees of capsular fibrosis according to Baker
Baroudi seams
Sutures to fix the abdominal skin to the abdominal wall
Basal cell carcinoma
Basalioma is a malignant proliferation of cells in the lowest layer of the epidermis
Belly
The contours of the abdomen are of central importance the perception of attractiveness
Abdominoplasty
Tightening of the abdominal wall
Prone position
Position of the patient’s body on the abdomen to allow the surgeon optimal access to the surgical area
Bellybutton
The navel is of cultural and religious significance and a symbol of sensuality
Belotero®
Hyaluronic acid from the Merz company
Consultation
Physician-patient discussion about the best appropriate treatment to meet your goals
Bra Confection Size
Bra size
Biofilm
Sticky shell that protects bacteria from attack
Blepharochalasis
Excess skin on the eyelid
Blepharoptosis
Technical term for a drooping eyelid
Browpexy
Surgical technique for correction of eyebrow shape and eyebrow height in combination with upper eyelid lift.
Brow ptosis
Drooping of the eyebrows
Bromelain
Herbal medicine
Breast malformation
Deviations of the breast shape
Breast ptosis
Hanging of the chest
Breast lift
Surgical techniques for the correction of sagging breasts
Breast reduction
Surgical techniques for reducing the size of the breasts
Twilight sleep
Anesthesia technique that puts the patient in a sleep-like state
Deepithelialize
Surgical technique for removal of the top layer of skin
Dynamic wrinkles
Wrinkles related to the muscles of the face
Inflammation
Defense reactions of the body against germs
Thread lifts
Minimally invasive treatment for tightening
Fat embolism
Obstruction of the bloodstream by fat droplets
Subsequent costs insurance
Insurance for aesthetic surgery
Gynecomastia
Benign proliferation of mammary gland tissue in men
Inner bra
Surgical technique to permanently tighten the breast shape
Juvéderm®
Hyaluronic acid from the company Allergan
Keloid
Uncontrolled growing scar
Kryolipolyse
Non-invasive procedure for the reduction of fatty tissue
Minority
Person under 18
Scar proliferation
Growing, itchy, reddish or dark scars are called scar growths.
Nanofat treatment
Nanofat treatment is a stem cell treatment for wrinkle treatment and skin rejuvenation
Scars
Assessment, healing and treatment of scars
O-cut technique
Scar saving breast lift technique
Orthostatic folds
Wrinkles caused by the sinking of the facial fat pads
Polymastia
Accessory breasts
Polythelie
Surplus nipples
Radiesse®
Calcium hydroxyapatite filler from the Merz company
Scalpel
surgical instrument for cutting tissue
Forehead lift
Surgical technique to correct eyebrow shape and eyebrow height by removing excess skin in the area of the hairy head.
Symmetry
Side equality
Teosyal®
Product range of the company Teoxane
Tubular breast
Malformation of the breast
Causal relationship
Criteria of a causal relationship