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Medical English | Topic: English for plastic surgeons 1

Choose the correct response for each of the sentences.

1. Increasing the size of one breasts = __________________________ surgery
  breast augmentation
  breast assessment
  chest augmentation

2. Dermabrasion is one procedure that helps to improve the look of scarred or __________________________ skin. ( = skin that has been damaged by the sun)
  sun-damaged
  sun-stained
  solar

3. We can easily remove this __________________________ ( = birthmark) for you.
  molar
  male
  mole

4. When a patient can't feel a particular part of her body, she is experiencing __________________________.
  numbness
  dizziness
  bleeding

5. Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most common ways to __________________________ ( = do away with) scars.
  get out of
  renege on
  get rid of

6. One has to be careful not to __________________________ plastic surgery, since it can make you look very unnatural.
  overdo
  overindulge
  over-emphasize

7. Part of the procedure involves the removal of __________________________ ( = extra,unnecessary) skin from the area.
  excess
  access
  superficial

8. A breast lift _________________________ ( = alters in a positive way) the shape of the breasts, not their size.
  betters
  impairs
  enhances

9. This has to be done __________________________ ( = together with) another procedure, the tummy tuck.
  in cahoots with
  in conjunction with
  in time with

10. After the procedure, you will __________________________ ( = have) temporary bruising, swelling, and discomfort.
  expect
  experience
  examine

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VOCABULARY REVIEW: Plastic surgery

Need to refresh common terms used in plastic surgery? We've got you covered!

Cosmetic surgery
Medical procedures done to improve appearance rather than health.
Example: Cosmetic surgery has become more common due to social media influence.

Reconstructive surgery
Surgery performed to restore function or appearance after injury or illness.
Example: Reconstructive surgery helped the accident victim regain confidence.

Rhinoplasty
A surgical procedure to change the shape or size of the nose.
Example: She considered rhinoplasty to correct a breathing problem.

Facelift
A procedure that tightens facial skin to reduce signs of aging.
Example: The actor denied having a facelift despite visible changes.

Liposuction
A procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body.
Example: Liposuction is not a substitute for regular exercise.

Botox injections
A non-surgical treatment that relaxes muscles to reduce wrinkles.
Example: Botox injections can temporarily smooth forehead lines.

Dermal fillers
Substances injected under the skin to add volume or reduce wrinkles.
Example: Dermal fillers are often used to enhance lips and cheeks.

Augmentation
A procedure that increases the size or volume of a body part.
Example: Breast augmentation is one of the most requested surgeries.

Reduction surgery
A procedure that decreases the size of a body part.
Example: She chose reduction surgery to relieve back pain.

Invasive procedure
A medical treatment that involves cutting into the body.
Example: An invasive procedure usually requires longer recovery time.

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