Smile surgery

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Smile Surgery

Smile surgery (pronunciation: /smaɪl ˈsɜːr.dʒər.i/), also known as smile correction surgery or smile reanimation surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring the ability to smile in patients who have lost this ability due to various medical conditions.

Etymology

The term "smile surgery" is derived from the English words "smile" and "surgery". The word "smile" (Old English 'smylian') means to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed. The word "surgery" (Late Latin 'chirurgia') refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments.

Procedure

Smile surgery involves the transfer of muscle or nerve from another part of the body to the face. The procedure is typically performed by a plastic surgeon or a maxillofacial surgeon. The goal of the surgery is to restore the symmetry of the face and to enable the patient to smile again.

Related Terms

  • Facial paralysis: A loss of facial movement due to nerve damage. This condition can result in an inability to smile, which may be corrected through smile surgery.
  • Gracilis muscle: A muscle in the inner thigh often used in smile surgery for muscle transfer.
  • Nerve graft: A surgical method of replacing a damaged nerve with a segment of a healthy nerve from another part of the body, often used in smile surgery.
  • Facial reanimation: A set of surgical procedures aimed at restoring facial movement and expression, including smile surgery.

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