The Aesthetic Glossary:
Modern Plastic Surgery Terms Explained
Navigating the world of aesthetics can feel like learning a new language. That's why we created The Aesthetic Glossary-your guide to understanding today's most common plastic surgery and cosmetic terms. Whether you're researching procedures, planning a consultation, or simply curious about trending beauty language, this resource breaks it all down in clear, simple explanations designed for real patients in Wichita and beyond.
Breast Procedures
Boob Boost- Breast Augmentation
Enhancing breast size using saline or silicone implants for volume, shape, or symmetry.
New Boob Delulu- Social Slang
Obsessively fantasizing about getting breast implants—even if you haven’t booked anything yet.
BA- Breast Augmentation
Common abbreviation for breast augmentation used on forums and in aftercare communities.
BL- Breast Lift- Mastopexy
Surgical procedure to lift, reshape, and tighten sagging breasts.
Boob Hike- Breast Lift
A playful way to say you’re lifting and perking up your breasts—removing sag and restoring shape.
Titty Trim- Breast Reduction
Removes excess breast tissue and skin for relief from discomfort or a more balanced figure.
HP- High Profile Implants
Implants with more forward projection and a narrower base—adds upper pole fullness.
Upper Pole Fullness- Breast Aesthetic Term
Refers to the roundness or volume in the top portion of the breast. Often desired after breast augmentation, especially with high-profile or gummy bear implants, to give a fuller, lifted appearance above the nipple line.
Mod Plus- Moderate Plus Profile
A balance between moderate and high projection implants.
HP Gummy- Gummy Bear Implants (High Profile)
Form-stable cohesive silicone implants that maintain shape even when cut.
CC- Cubic Centimeters
Unit of measurement used to describe implant volume.
BWD- Breast Width Diameter
Measurement used to determine which implant width fits your chest frame.
UTM- Under the Muscle
Implant placement beneath the pectoral muscle (submuscular).
PO- Post Op
Short for post-operative—used to describe how far along you are after surgery.
Gummy Goals
When patients want that firm-yet-soft “can’t tell if it’s real” implant look.
Sideboob Ratio
The amount of lateral fullness visible from the side view — key for natural curves.
Drop & Fluff
The healing phase where implants settle lower and look more natural.
Underboob Glow-Up
When lift or augmentation enhances the lower curve of the breast for that perfect contour.
Body Contouring
Snatch & Stitch- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Removes excess abdominal skin and tightens muscles for a flatter midsection.
Mini Cinch- Mini Tummy Tuck
Less invasive procedure that targets only the lower abdomen.
Fat Tax- Liposuction
Surgical removal of stubborn fat deposits from areas like the stomach, thighs, or arms.
Snatched Waist Energy
That sculpted hourglass vibe after lipo or tummy tuck.
Hourglass Engineering
Strategic contouring to enhance waist-to-hip ratio.
BBL Era
The cultural obsession with rounder, lifted glutes — even if you’re just doing lipo with fat transfer.
Fat Rebrand
When your own fat gets reused to add shape (fat grafting).
Compression Chic
The trend of showing off post-surgery fajas and binders like fashion.
Contour Queen
Someone who’s had strategic lipo for shape, not just fat removal.
360 Lipo
Liposuction around the entire torso — front, sides, and back.
Facial Procedures
Snatch Lift- Face & Neck Lift
Hoodie Removal- Upper Blepharoplasty
Ear Edit- Otoplasty
Jawline Era
Tech Neck Fix
Eye Opener
Micro-Mini Lift
Filler Fatigue
Zoom Glow-Up
Surgically lifts the lower face and neck for a younger, tighter appearance.
Removes drooping skin above the eyes to brighten and refresh your look.
Ear pinning procedure to reduce protrusion and improve balance.
Refers to the current trend of defined jawlines from lift, filler, or lipo.
Tightening saggy skin caused by constant phone use (usually neck lift or RF tightening).
A subtle blepharoplasty or brow lift that refreshes without changing your natural look.
Marketing term for smaller incision, quicker recovery face lifts.
When patients switch from injectables to surgery for longer-lasting structure.
Facial rejuvenation inspired by seeing yourself on camera too much.
Women Only Procedures
Lip Tuck- Labiaplasty
Designer Vibes
Post-Baby Refresh
Intimate Contouring
Confidence Reboot
Reduces or reshapes the inner labia for improved comfort or symmetry.
Slang for cosmetic labiaplasty/aesthetic vaginal procedures.
Marketing-friendly phrase for combined procedures like labiaplasty + tummy tuck.
A polished term for labial reshaping or tightening treatments.
Emotional/marketing phrase for results of women-only rejuvenation.