Glossary
Glossary
A simple explanation of the treatment names used on the site. The explanations are taken from the treatment pages.
Hair transplant
- FUE Hair Transplant
- In the FUE method, individual follicles are harvested from the donor area and implanted where hair has thinned.
- DHI Hair Transplant
- In the DHI method, follicles are implanted with a dedicated instrument, without opening channels beforehand.
Plastic surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Surgery that reshapes the nose for appearance and, when needed, improves breathing.
- Breast Augmentation
- Surgery that increases breast size and improves shape using implants.
- Tummy Tuck
- Removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and can tighten the abdominal muscles.
- Breast Lift
- Raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning tissue.
- Breast Reduction
- Reduces breast size and weight to ease discomfort and improve proportion.
- Gynecomastia
- Treatment of enlarged male breast tissue to create a flatter, firmer chest contour.
- Axillary Breast Tissue
- Removal of extra breast tissue that appears in the armpit area.
- Breast Lump Evaluation & Removal
- Assessment and, where appropriate, surgical removal of a breast lump, with tissue sent for examination.
- Lipoma Removal
- Removal of a benign fatty lump under the skin.
- Sebaceous Cyst Removal
- Removal of a cyst under the skin that fills with oily material.
- Mole Removal
- Removal of moles for cosmetic reasons or when a doctor advises it, with examination of the tissue.
- Cleft Lip Repair
- Reconstructive surgery that repairs a cleft of the lip to improve function and appearance.
- Labiaplasty
- Reshaping of the labia for comfort or appearance.
- Vaginoplasty
- Surgical tightening and repair of the vaginal canal and surrounding tissue.
- Hymenoplasty
- A small, discreet procedure to repair the hymen.
- Liposuction
- Liposuction removes stubborn fat deposits from defined areas of the body to contour its lines.
- Eyelid Surgery and Facelift
- Eyelid surgery removes excess skin and bags, and a facelift addresses laxity of the skin and tissues of the face and neck.
Dental
- Dental Implants
- Titanium implants replace missing tooth roots and support permanent crowns, bridges or dentures.
- All-on-4
- Full-arch rehabilitation: a complete fixed set of teeth supported by four implants.
- Hollywood Smile
- A full smile makeover that combines veneers or crowns to reshape colour, size and alignment of the visible teeth.
- Veneers
- Thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth to improve their colour, shape and symmetry.
- Lumineers
- Ultra-thin porcelain veneers that typically need little or no tooth reduction.
- Dental Crowns
- Custom caps that cover a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength and appearance.
- Teeth Whitening
- Professional treatment that lightens tooth colour for a brighter smile.
- Dentures
- Removable full or partial sets of replacement teeth.
- Dental Bridge
- A fixed prosthesis that fills the gap of one or more missing teeth by anchoring to neighbouring teeth or implants.
- Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
- Full-mouth rehabilitation combines several treatments – implants, crowns and bridges – to restore the function and appearance of all the teeth.
Bariatric surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- In a sleeve gastrectomy, a large part of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow tube that limits the amount of food.
- Gastric Bypass
- In a gastric bypass, a small stomach pouch is connected directly to the small intestine, so food bypasses part of the digestive tract.
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- A mini gastric bypass is a version of gastric bypass with a single connection between the stomach and the small intestine.
Eye surgery
- LASIK Eye Surgery
- Laser vision correction that reshapes the cornea to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
- Cataract Surgery
- Replaces the eye's clouded natural lens with a clear artificial lens.
- Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
- Treatments that protect vision in patients whose diabetes has damaged the retina.
- Retinal Detachment Surgery
- Urgent surgery to reattach a retina that has separated from the back of the eye.
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Treatment that lowers eye pressure to protect the optic nerve.
- Squint (Strabismus) Surgery
- Adjusts the eye muscles to improve alignment.
- Vitrectomy
- Surgery that removes the vitreous gel inside the eye to treat retinal and other problems.
ENT
- Septoplasty
- Straightens a deviated nasal septum to improve airflow.
- Sinus Treatment
- Evaluation and treatment of chronic sinus problems, medical or surgical.
- FESS (Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Endoscopic surgery that opens blocked sinus passages through the nostrils.
- Tonsillectomy
- Removal of the tonsils for recurrent infections or breathing problems.
- Adenoidectomy
- Removal of enlarged adenoids that block breathing or cause repeated ear infections.
- Myringotomy (Ear Tubes)
- A small opening in the eardrum, often with a tube, to drain fluid and equalise pressure.
- Tympanoplasty
- Repairs a perforated eardrum to restore hearing and protect the middle ear.
- Mastoidectomy
- Removes diseased air cells of the mastoid bone behind the ear.
- Stapedectomy
- Microsurgery that replaces a stiff middle-ear bone to improve hearing in otosclerosis.
- Thyroidectomy
- Surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
Orthopaedics
- Hip Replacement
- Replacement of a damaged hip joint with an artificial joint, to relieve pain and improve movement.
- Knee Replacement
- Total or partial replacement of a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint, to relieve pain and improve function.
- Spine Surgery
- Assessment and treatment of spinal problems – from conservative care and minimally invasive procedures to surgery, as the surgeon recommends.
Laparoscopic surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Repair of a weakness in the abdominal wall, performed through small keyhole incisions.
- Gallbladder Stones (Cholecystectomy)
- Keyhole removal of the gallbladder to treat painful gallstones.
- Appendectomy
- Removal of an inflamed appendix, often by keyhole surgery.
Interventional radiology
- Interventional Oncology
- Image-guided, targeted treatments for tumours, delivered directly to the affected area.
- Interventional Neuroradiology
- Catheter-based treatment of conditions affecting blood vessels of the brain and spine.
Aesthetic medicine
- Botox and Fillers
- Botox injections to soften expression lines, and fillers to restore volume and define facial contours.
- Skin Treatments
- Medical treatments to improve skin texture, tone and vitality, according to skin type and goal.
- Laser Treatments
- Medical laser treatments for the skin – for rejuvenation, pigmentation, superficial blood vessels or scars.
Check-ups
- Blood Tests
- Comprehensive laboratory tests to assess general health and detect changes early.
- Medical Imaging
- Imaging tests – such as ultrasound, CT and MRI – as the doctor recommends.
- Specialist Consultation
- A consultation with a specialist in the relevant field, including review of existing tests and summaries.
- Medical Check-up Packages
- A comprehensive package of tests in one visit, tailored to age, sex and medical history.
More treatments
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Treatment of enlarged leg veins, by minimally invasive or surgical methods as the doctor recommends.
- Kidney Stones
- Assessment and treatment of stones in the kidneys and urinary tract – from stone fragmentation to endoscopic removal.
- Prostate Cancer
- Assessment, consultation and treatment of prostate cancer, according to the stage of the disease and the treating doctor's recommendation.
General information only, not medical advice. The doctor advises and recommends.