relleno
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A substance injected to make skin or lips look fuller
- noun
- Specialized
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dermal filler
- After the procedure, the relleno made her cheeks look fuller and more youthful.
Examples
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Some patients choose a relleno to enhance the shape of their lips.
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The doctor recommended a relleno to reduce the appearance of deep facial lines.
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The doctor used relleno to enhance her cheeks.
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Many patients prefer rellenos for a youthful appearance.
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The doctor recommended a relleno to restore volume in her cheeks during the cosmetic procedure.
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Many patients opt for a relleno to smooth wrinkles and achieve a more youthful appearance.
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She decided to get a relleno to enhance the fullness of her lips before the big event.
How Permanent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Relleno comes from Spanish parts re- 'again' and llenar 'to fill', from a root that means 'full', similar to English plenty. So in beauty or medicine a relleno is something used to 'fill' lines or add volume to cheeks and lips.