Plastic Surgery Procedures

noun an outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something

verb to mold into a specific shape or form

• The map displayed the contour lines of the mountain range.
• She used a contouring kit to define her cheekbones.
• I love how she slays with her contour game!
• The artist used light and shadow to create a beautiful contour in the painting.

noun a physical blemish or distortion, typically of the human body

adjective deformed or distorted in shape or appearance

• The doctor explained that the patient's deformity was a result of a genetic condition.
• She was born with a deformity in her hand, but it doesn't stop her from living a normal life.
• Some people can be so mean, making fun of someone's deformity like that.
• The corrupt government's deformity was exposed when the scandal came to light.

noun a congenital cleft in the upper lip that often extends into the nostril

• The surgeon performed a successful repair surgery on the baby born with a harelip.
• I heard that Sarah's cousin was born with a harelip, but she's getting surgery to fix it.
• Some people used to call him 'harelip' in school, but he never let it bother him.
• The divide between the two political parties was like a harelip, seemingly impossible to bridge.

noun a medical condition characterized by the enlargement of a man's breast tissue

• Gynecomastia is a medical condition characterized by the enlargement of breast tissue in males.
• Hey dude, did you know that gynecomastia is when guys develop man boobs?
• I heard that some guys get 'moobs' because of gynecomastia.
• His struggle with gynecomastia felt like carrying an invisible weight on his chest.

noun a cosmetic surgical procedure to enhance the shape and appearance of the buttocks

• She underwent a butt lift procedure to enhance her appearance.
• I heard she got a butt lift to get a fuller figure.
• She got her butt lifted for that perfect peach emoji look.
• Sometimes a metaphorical butt lift is needed to boost one's confidence.

noun The vertical groove between the base of the nose and the border of the upper lip.

• The philtrum is the vertical groove between the base of the nose and the border of the upper lip.
• I noticed a small dimple in her philtrum when she smiled.
• His philtrum is like a little valley on his face.
• The philtrum is often referred to as the 'cupid's bow' because of its shape.

noun a thickened scar that forms on the skin and spreads beyond the original injury site

adjective related to or characteristic of keloids

• The patient developed a keloid scar as a result of the injury.
• I heard keloids can be really itchy and bothersome.
• I hate how keloids make my skin look bumpy and uneven.
• The keloid of lies grew bigger and more noticeable with each passing day.

noun the care, support, or treatment given to someone after a period of illness or injury

• The hospital provides thorough aftercare instructions to all patients before they are discharged.
• Make sure you follow the aftercare advice the doctor gives you after your surgery.
• Don't skip out on your aftercare routine, it's important for your recovery.
• Just like a plant needs proper aftercare to thrive, our bodies need proper care after a medical procedure.