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Malocclusion - A bad bite caused by incorrect positions of the upper or lower teeth.

Midline - An imaginary vertical line that divides the face into equal parts.

Massage Therapy - Popular around the world, massage incorporates the use of touch to stimulate circulation, relax muscles and promote a sense of well-being. Licensed in Washington state, massage therapists can combine a variety of techniques for their client's benefit.

Mentoplasty - Surgery to balance a profile by enlarging, reducing or reshaping the chin.

Microdermabrasion - A mini-peeling with minimal risk of dyspigmentation or scarring that is achieved by projecting aluminum micro-crystals onto the skin (also referred as the Power Peel, Euro Peel, Parisian Peel and Derma Peel); safe for all skin types.

Male Pectoral Implants - Female breast surgery has been popular for quite some time. Both augmentations and reductions are done with increasing frequency and success. Not surprisingly, many men also wonder about the possibility of chest enhancement through plastic surgery. The fact is that some body types do not achieve chest muscle tone and definition as easily as others. Even with exercise, some men (and women) will not be able to see the desired results simply from working out the chest area. The pectoral implant procedure is designed to increase the chest size and shape by inserting implants made of solid silicone under the real muscle. In other instances, underdevelopment of the muscles in the chest can be a result of a growth defect or injury. In these instances, pectoral implants can create or recreate a natural looking chest area. Like many other cosmetic enhancements, this procedure gives men a chance to aesthetically enhance an area of the body through surgery when no other alternatives are available or desirable.

Mini-Or-Micro Grafting - A hair replacement technique where transplanted pieces of hair-bearing skin that are placed between the original plugs to refine the overall appearance.