Cosmetic Dermatology Glossary

A minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in which fine needles create controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate...

A microscopic column of thermally injured tissue created by fractional laser energy, surrounded by unaffected skin that...

Small, superficial epidermal inclusion cysts containing keratin, appearing as white or yellowish papules, which may aris...

Acronym for microthermal treatment zone; the discrete column of laser-treated tissue produced during fractional photothe...

The skin crease running from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth, commonly targeted in facial filler treat...

The preferred generic clinical term for injectable agents—most commonly botulinum toxin formulations—that temporarily in...

A laser modality that heats dermal tissue to stimulate collagen production without removing or vaporising the overlying...

The S-shaped aesthetic contour of an attractive mid-face, used as a visual benchmark in cosmetic treatment planning and...

A polydioxanone suture used in thread lift procedures; an absorbable monofilament or barbed thread that degrades over se...

A collective term for cosmetic procedures targeting the skin and soft tissue around the eyes to reduce signs of ageing,...

Fine vertical lines radiating from the vermilion border of the lips, commonly treated with botulinum toxin, fillers, or...

The anatomical area immediately surrounding the mouth, including the lips, philtrum, vermilion border, and chin.

The clinical term for dark circles under the eyes caused by increased pigmentation, vascular prominence, or structural f...

The anatomical zone surrounding the orbit of the eye, encompassing the upper and lower eyelids and the immediately adjac...

A deep chemical peel utilising phenol (carbolic acid) as its active agent, capable of penetrating into the reticular der...

The vertical groove running from the base of the nose to the centre of the upper lip, an important aesthetic landmark in...

Premature skin ageing caused by chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation, resulting in wrinkles, pigmentation changes,...

A treatment modality combining a photosensitising agent with a specific light source to destroy target cells; used in co...

An autologous blood-derived preparation concentrated in growth factor–releasing platelets, used in cosmetic dermatology...

A visible vertical cord on the neck caused by laxity and hypertrophy of the platysma muscle, frequently treated with neu...

Abbreviation for poly-L-lactic acid, a biodegradable synthetic polymer used as an injectable biostimulator to restore fa...

A chronic skin condition characterised by the triad of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and telangiectasia, typicall...

A temporary darkening of the skin at a site of prior inflammation or injury, common after cosmetic dermatology procedure...

A depression lateral to the chin and medial to the jowl that deepens with age-related bone resorption and soft tissue de...