A chemical that changes the sex hormone testosterone into a substance called dihydrotestosterone. This hormone can cause the prostate gland to grow abnormally.

A flat sheet of muscles on the front of the abdomen, between the ribcage and the pelvis.

A procedure to remove excess abdominal skin and tighten the underlying stomach muscles. Also known as a tummy tuck.

Movement of a body part, such as an arm or leg, away from the center of the body.

A form of treatment that uses electrical energy, heat, cold, alcohol, or other modalities to destroy a small section of damaged tissue.

A scraping or rubbing away of the skin or other surface.

Pus that collects in a pocket of swollen, red tissue. Often occurs on the surface of the skin.

A tooth or implant to which a fixed prosthesis is anchored.

Psychotherapy techniques that use mindfulness to help a person recognize and accept thoughts and feelings but not be controlled by them.

The eye's ability to focus on objects that are close.