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An image taken from the prescribing instructions for BOTOX® Cosmetic is shown. It has been modified slightly to show some of the areas that are targeted by the physician. The areas shown in black are those for which the FDA has approved treatment. Areas marked in red are some of the other locations that trained physicians may inject to relax certain other muscles known to cause facial wrinkles. (Illustration by Allergan Inc.)

During an open rhinoplasty, an incision is made in the skin between the nostrils (A). Closed rhinoplasty involves only incisions inside the nose. Rhinoplasty may involve a change in nostril width (B) or removal of a hump on the nose (C) using bone sculpting. After surgery, a splint supports the nose (D), and a cold compress reduces swelling (E). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)

For a face lift, an incision is made around the ear at the base of the hairline (A). The skin is removed from underlying tissues in a procedure called undermining (B and C). The skin is pulled up to tighten it (D). The skin is stitched into place and excess is removed (E). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)

Septoplasty is used to correct a deviated septum (B). First an incision is made to expose the nasal septum (C). Pieces of septum that are obstructing air flow are removed (D), and the incision is then closed (E). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)

A doctor performs dermabrasion with a high-speed rotary wheel (A). The tool takes off the top layers of the skin (B) to improve the appearance of wrinkles or scars (C). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)

During a setback otoplasty, an incision is made in the back of the ear, exposing cartilage (A). Permanent sutures in the cartilage pull the ear back closer to the skull (B). The incision is closed (C), and dressings are applied (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)

Infant in recovery from a cleft lip repair. (Biophoto Associates/Science Source. Reproduced by permission.)

The edges of the cleft between the lip and nose are cut (A and B). The bottom of the nostril is formed with suture (C). The upper part of the lip tissue is closed (D), and the stitches are extended down to close the opening entirely (E). (Illustration by Argosy.)

A child undergoing surgery on the skull. (Photograph by Alexander Tsiaras. Science Source/Photo Researchers. Reproduced by permission.)

To repair severe fractures around the nasal bone (A), an incision is made into the patient's skin at the top of the head (B). The skin is pulled off the face to expose the fracture (C), which then can be repaired with plates and screws (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)