Aesthetic Dermatology Glossary
105 terms total — 9 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Aesthetic Assessment Photograph
A standardised clinical photograph taken before and after aesthetic procedures under controlled lighting and positioning conditions, used for outcome evaluation, medical record-keeping, and regulatory compliance.
Telangiectasia
Small, dilated superficial blood vessels visible on the skin surface, commonly associated with photoageing, rosacea, and...
Temporal Hollowing
A visible concavity in the temporal fossa resulting from age-related or post-surgical atrophy of the temporalis muscle a...
Thread Lift
A minimally invasive procedure in which absorbable or non-absorbable sutures with barbs or cones are inserted under the...
Tixotropic Effect
The property of certain filler gels to become less viscous under shear stress during injection and then return to their...
Tyndall Effect
A bluish discolouration of the skin caused by the superficial placement of hyaluronic acid filler, resulting from the sc...
Vascular Occlusion
A serious adverse event in filler procedures in which injected material compresses or enters a blood vessel, potentially...
VISIA
A proprietary complexion analysis imaging system used in aesthetic practices to quantify and photograph skin features su...
Volumisation
The restoration or enhancement of facial volume using injectable fillers, biostimulators, or surgical fat grafting techn...
Wood's Lamp
A diagnostic UV light source used in dermatology to visualise skin conditions, pigmentation irregularities, and fluoresc...