Glossary | Dr. Ben Lee

Thursday 09 Sep 2010

Ben Lee, MD, MBA American Board of Plastic Surgery. American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Breast Augmentation is the surest way to achieve a shapelier, sexier figure, even if you weren't endowed with the DNA from birth. Whether it's to wear certain clothes, make your waist appear smaller, or simply restore the way you once looked before age & pregnancy took their toll, breast augmentation can help you achieve that goal. Read more >>

Body Refinement is the process of contouring the body with the reduction of fat & loose skin to bring the body back to it's former youthful appearance. Body Refinement procedures such as smart lipo, tummy tuck, tradition liposuction, arm lifts & more are procedures Dr Lee has performed for years with amazing results. Read more >>

Facial Refinement involves many possible choices and combination of choices depending on your particular needs. Dr Ben Lee's multi-board certifications, extensive training and countless hours in the operating room have him distinctly qualified to help you become the "Me I want to Be!" Read more >>

The Dr. Ben Lee Skin Rejuvenation Clinic offers Colorado's most comprehensive products and services in skin care. We have invested in the latest laser technology providing unequaled options for skin treatments with the advanced procedures lasers offer today.
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Botox	Injections that block chemical signals from the nerve to the muscle and stop the muscle from contracting and creating wrinkles. Effective in treating brow furrows, forehead wrinkles and the tiny lines at the outer corners of the eyes.
Breast Enhancement	A procedure to increase the size of the breast where an implant of either saline or silicone is placed beneath the breast tissue.
Breast Lift	Corrects sagging, incisions are made to put the breast in a new position, reduce excess skin and reposition the nipple.
Breast Reconstruction	A reconstructive surgery most commonly seen in breast cancer patients where the breast is reconstructed and brought back to it’s original condition.
Breast Reduction	The removal of fat and breast tissue to achieve a smaller breast size. Most often performed in women who have back pain or confidence issues because of their breast size.
Brow Lift	Smoothes the wrinkles in the forehead and corrects a low or hooded brow by raising it to a natural position. Corrects stern and tired looks, wrinkles, furrows, etc.
Chemical Peel	High concentrations of trichloroacetic acid are used to penetrate and slough off layers of skin.
Clearlight	High-intensity light penetrates the skin and kills acne-causing bacteria.
Electrolysis	Hair removal where an electrical current destroys one hair follicle at a time.
Endoscopic Facelift	A surgical telescope is used to reposition muscle and fat to create a more youthful look.
Eye Lift	Incisions are placed at the natural arch and crease of your eye so they remain unseen. Through the incision, fat and skin are removed or repositioned and muscles are tightened.
Facelift	Incisions are made along the ears and the hairline to reduce sagging skin and wrinkles on the face.
Fat Injections	“Autologous fat transfer” used most often to plump up the back of the hands using fat from the abdomen, thighs, hips or buttocks.
Fraxel	Laser used to improve the skin’s tone and texture while improving the appearance of wrinkles and irregular pigmentation.
Hair Removal	A beam of light sent to hair follicles disables the root of the hair without damaging surround areas.