Volumisation
Pronunciation: vol-yoo-my-ZAY-shun
The restoration or enhancement of facial volume using injectable fillers, biostimulators, or surgical fat grafting techniques.
Full Definition
Volumisation refers to the deliberate addition of volume to facial or body structures to counteract age-related volume loss or to achieve an aesthetic enhancement. In aesthetic dermatology, it is most commonly achieved with hyaluronic acid fillers, calcium hydroxylapatite, or poly-L-lactic acid injected into deep fat compartments, supraperiosteal planes, or subcutaneous layers. Editors should note that British English spelling is 'volumisation' and American English is 'volumization'; consistency within a document is essential. The term should be distinguished from 'augmentation,' which more broadly encompasses any increase in the size or projection of a feature, not necessarily through injectable means.
Usage
Usage note: British English: 'volumisation'; American English: 'volumization'. Establish spelling preference at the outset of any editing assignment and apply uniformly.
In Context
- "Mid-face volumisation was achieved using 2 mL of a high-G-prime cohesive gel filler placed in the deep medial cheek fat compartment." — Clinical case study
- "The house style guide specifies 'volumisation' (British spelling) throughout all patient-facing documents." — Style guide