A cosmetic operation to smooth out wrinkles and lift sagging skin on an aging face. The effect is achieved by lifting the skin off the face and removing the excess. The skin is then stitched back together within the hairline. The effect usually lasts about 5 years.
An operation to reduce wrinkles and lift ‘loose’ skin on the face of mature persons with the aim of making them look younger. It can be performed under local anaesthetic as an outpatient or with general anaesthesia as an inpatient. The operation is regarded as cosmetic and is usually done in the private health-care sector in the UK.
n. plastic surgery designed to correct sagging facial tissues. Eyelid drooping can be corrected at the same procedure.
(facial Afro-Caribbean eruption of childhood) a rare skin condition seen in Afro-Caribbean children. Characterized by a papular eruption around the eyes, nose, and mouth, it is a benign and self-limiting condition that usually subsides within a few months to years.... face
n. (in dentistry) an instrument for transferring the jaw relationship of a patient to an *articulator to allow reproduction of the lateral and protrusive movements of the lower jaw. Specifically, it transfers the relationship of the maxillary arch and temporomandibular joint.... face-bow
a manoeuvre for opening the airway of an unconscious patient. With the patient lying on his or her back, the neck is extended and the chin simultaneously pulled gently upwards to pull the tongue away from the back of the pharynx. This method is often used when mouth-to-mouth ventilation is to be given and is an alternative to the *jaw thrust manoeuvre.... head tilt, chin lift
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