Chapter 27

Question 0

Bariatric surgery

Answer 0

Weight-loss surgery

Question 1

Aerial

Answer 1

The circular area of dark pigmentation surrounding the breast nipple.

Question 2

Blepharoplasty

Answer 2

A plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and/or fat in the upper or lower eyelids.

Question 3

Breast implants

Answer 3

A procedure used to increase the size of the breasts using Synthetic material such as silicone or saline implants.

Question 4

Circumareolar

Answer 4

Around the circumference of the areola.

Question 5

Classic forehead lift

Answer 5

A lift technique Involving a cornal incision that follows a headphone-like pattern, slightly behind the natural hairline.

Question 6

Closed rhinoplasty

Answer 6

Surgery of the nose involving internal incisions, which do not leave a visible scar.

Question 7

Conjunctiva

Answer 7

The mucous membrane that lines the eyelids.

Question 8

Deviated nasal septum

Answer 8

A condition in which the middle wall (septum) inside the nose deviates into the airway passages; it can cause problems with breathing through the nose.

Question 9

Dorsum

Answer 9

The top profile of the nose

Question 10

Electrocautery

Answer 10

The use of an electrical device to cut the skin or to seal blood vessels to control bleeding during surgery.

Question 11

Endonasal

Answer 11

Of or pertaining to the inside of the nose.

Question 12

Endoscopic

Answer 12

Describes a surgical technique in which a viewing instrument is used to allow the procedure to be done via numerous small incisions.

Question 13

Graves’ disease

Answer 13

A form of hyperthyroidism

Question 14

Inframammary crease

Answer 14

The place on the female body where the breast meets the chest wall.

Question 15

Liposuction

Answer 15

A surgical procedure used to remove stubborn areas of fat

Question 16

Mammoplasty

Answer 16

Surgery to alter the shape or contours of the breast.

Question 17

Mastectomy

Answer 17

A surgical procedure to remove the breast

Question 18

Mastopexy

Answer 18

A breast lift procedure

Question 19

Mentoplasty

Answer 19

Insertion of an implant to improve the shape of the chin.

Question 20

Nasal turbinates

Answer 20

Areas of bone and mucosa projecting from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity that warm and humidify inhaled air; sometimes can cause nasal airway obstruction.

Question 21

Nasolabial folds

Answer 21

The lines extending from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth.

Question 22

Open rhinoplasty

Answer 22

Surgery of the nose involving an incision between the nostrils, which can leave a faint scar.

Question 23

Pendulous breasts

Answer 23

Large, hanging breasts.

Question 24

Periorbital fat

Answer 24

The fat supporting the upper and lower eyelids.

Question 25

Photophobia

Answer 25

Excessive tearing due to light sensitivity

Question 26

Reconstructive rhinoplasty

Answer 26

Surgery done correct or repair abnormal structures.

Question 27

Rhytidectomy

Answer 27

A face-lift procedure that removes excess fat at the jawline; tightens loose, atrophic muscles; and removes sagging skin.

Question 28

Submental

Answer 28

Below the mentalis, the area within the anatomic triangular margins of the mandible where the double chin resides.

Question 29

Superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS)

Answer 29

A layer of tissue that covers the deeper structures in the cheek area and is in continuity with the superficial muscle covering the lower face and neck, called the platysma. Some face-lift techniques lift and reposition the SMAS as well as the skin.

Question 30

Thread lift

Answer 30

A minimally invasive face-lift using special subcutaneous suspension sutures for subtle changes.