| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hyaluronic Acid |
A naturally occurring sugar molecule that helps moisture bind to the skin. |
| Hyperpigmentation |
Freckles, pigment and melasma due to sun exposure and occasionally hormonal changes. |
| IPL Photorejuvenation |
Pulses of light stimulate collagen production to obtain youthful, revitalized skin by reducing fine lines, blemishes, broken blood vessels and age spots while reducing poor size while improving skin tone and elasticity. |
| Light Alpha/Beta Hydroxy Peels |
A “quick-fix” for fine lines, age spots and sun damage. A light peel solution uses alpha, beta or sometimes both to exfoliate and regenerate skin. |
| Lip Injections |
A small amount of filler is injected along the lip line through a very fine needle for a beautiful, pouty look. |
| Microdermabrasion |
Extremely fine crystals sandblast the skin resulting in exfoliation. |
| Minimal-Incision Facelift |
Incisions are made only along the hairline so they remain unseen. This type of facelift only works for certain conditions such as tear troughs, nasolabial folds and marionette lines. |
| Necklift |
Vertical bands in the neck are released and the natural muscle sling beneath the chin is recreated. Excess fat is reshaped or removed as well. |
| Photomodulation |
Uses light-emitting diodes to reducing the telltale signs of aging to activate new collagen formation and to stop the breakdown of existing collagen. |
| Rhinoplasty |
A procedure to reshape or resize the nose, to remove a bump, reshape the tip, improve the angle between the nose and the upper lip, etc. Sometimes nasal operations are performed through incisions made inside the nose while other times an external approach is necessary. |
| Rosacea |
Chronic dermatitis usually found on the face usually accompanied by inflammation, redness, skin sensitivity, blood vessel formation and eye problems in addition to unsightly acne-like lesions. |
| Sapphire 3 |
Improves skin tone softens wrinkles and reduces pore size by red light emitted from a hand piece to stimulate cell turnover and collagen production. |
| Sculptra™ |
Injected to the skin because their own fat is unable to be harvested to restore and correct facial fat loss. Often used in individuals with HIV. |
| Thermage |
Tightens and renews collagen. Heats the skin’s underlayer and the web of collagen in the inner layer to tighten and tone the skin. |
| Thread Lift |
Suture threads are inserted under the skin through a hollow needle. As the needle is removed, barbs on the sutures grip the skin and pull it upward, making the skin taut. |
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