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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Aesthetics:
The science and study of beauty.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids:
Acids derived from fruit and milk sugars and used in certain creams and lotions. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are believed to reduce spots, wrinkles, and other signs of aging, sun-damaged skin.
Botox® Cosmetic: A purified protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria, which reduces the activity of muscles that can cause frown lines.
Collagen: The major fibers of protein found in connective tissue, cartilage and bone.
Cryotherapy:
The medical use of freezing cold to destroy tissue, such as tumors, moles or warts.
Dermabrasion:
A procedure performed with an abrasive wheel or brushes, to wear away the upper layers of skin and improve irregularities in the skin surface, such as acne scars or chicken pox marks.
Dermal:
Relating to the skin or dermis.
Dermal Filler:
A substance injected into the skin to restore volume to the skin and smooth out facial wrinkles.
Dermis: The "middle portion" of the skin, containing nerves, blood vessels, oil glands, and hair follicles.
Elastin: A protein in the middle layer of the skin that helps maintain resilience and elasticity.
Epidermis:
The outermost layer of the skin that serves as a tough, waterproof protection.
Fold: A margin or line apparently formed by the doubling or folding over of the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid: A substance found in the connective tissue of the body that cushions and lubricates. Hyaluronic acid also provides volume and fullness to the skin.
Hydrophilic:
Attracting or associating with water.
Laser:
A device that concentrates high amounts of energy into a beam of radiation.
Microdermabrasion:
The use of aluminum oxide crystals, which are blown against the skin and removed, to eliminate the outer layer of the skin and stimulate growth factors.
Nasolabial Folds:
Ridges or edges that appear from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth.
Non-steroidal Anti-inflamatory Medication: Pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Perlane®:
A cosmetic dermal filler that volumizes skin for correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
Photoaging:
Damage from sun exposure over time, especially skin wrinkles.
Pre-testing:
Testing done before a procedure to determine if any allergic reactions might occur.
Restylane®:
A dermal filler that provides structural support and lift to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
Retinoids:
Any of a group of natural or human-made substances similar to Vitamin A. Retinoids are useful in treating acne, aging skin, psoriasis and certain skin cancers.
Skin: The protective covering of the body.
St. John's Wort:
A long-living, wild-growing plant with yellow flowers. The plant's extracts have been used for centuries to try to treat mental disorders and nerve pain.
Subcutis:
The deeper part of the dermis.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF):
How many times longer a person wearing sunscreen can stay in the sun before beginning to burn than they would without any sunscreen at all.
Ultraviolet Rays (UV rays): An invisible form of radiation found in sunlight that can change and damage skin cells which can lead to sunburn, premature wrinkles, skin cancer and other skin problems.
Wrinkles: A ridge on the skin caused by age, fatigue, or other reasons.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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