mammoplasty
Cosmetic chest procedure
Mammoplasty is surgical reshaping of the breast.
The term covers procedures that enlarge (augmentation mammoplasty), reduce (reduction mammoplasty), or lift (mastopexy) breast tissue.
It may be cosmetic or reconstructive—performed after mastectomy to restore breast shape.
She underwent mammoplasty following her cancer treatment.
Surgically embedded devices
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- salineSalt-water solution
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- enlargementIncrease in size
boob job · lift · contouring · perkiness · sculpting · proportions · cleavage · cup size
Controlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- suturesMedical wound closures
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- surgeonPhysician who operates
sterile field · recovery · postoperative · drainage · gauze · capsulectomy · complications · hematoma
Cancer medicine specialty
- survivorshipState of remaining alive
- autologousFrom the same organism
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
BRCA · lumpectomy · radiation · chemotherapy · lymphedema
Feelings about one's appearance
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- self-perceptionHow one views oneself
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
body dysmorphia · expectations · satisfaction · quality of life · emotional well-being · self-consciousness · intimacy · femininity
Posterior torso discomfort
- neck painCervical region discomfort
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- insurance coverageScope of insured risks
- postureBody position, alignment
implants
Surgically embedded devices
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- salineSalt-water solution
- enhancementIncrease in quality
enlargement · boob job · lift · contouring · perkiness · sculpting · proportions · cleavage · cup size · profile
incision
Controlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- suturesMedical wound closures
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
surgeon · sterile field · recovery · postoperative · drainage · gauze · capsulectomy · complications · hematoma · revision surgery
oncology
Cancer medicine specialty
- survivorshipState of remaining alive
- autologousFrom the same organism
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
prophylactic · BRCA · lumpectomy · radiation · chemotherapy · lymphedema
body image
Feelings about one's appearance
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- self-perceptionHow one views oneself
empowerment · body dysmorphia · expectations · satisfaction · quality of life · emotional well-being · self-consciousness · intimacy · femininity · identity
back pain
Posterior torso discomfort
- neck painCervical region discomfort
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- insurance coverageScope of insured risks
posture · relief · downsizing
breast, mammal, mamma, mammalian, mammary, mammogram, mastoid, mastitis, mastectomy