meloplasty.
The operation of restoring or repairing a cheek which has been wholly or partially destroyed.
Meaning & usage
The operation of restoring or repairing a cheek which has been wholly or partially destroyed.
The surgical lifting and repositioning the tissues in the cheeks and lower eyelids to create a more youthful appearance.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek μῆλον (mêlon, “apple, cheek”) + -plasty. Compare French méloplastie. By surface analysis, melo- + plasty.
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