Cosmetic Dermatology Glossary

The pear-shaped bony opening of the nasal cavity in the skull, used as an anatomical landmark for perinasal filler place...

A minimally invasive skin-tightening procedure combining fractional needle penetration with delivery of radiofrequency e...

The deeper, thicker layer of the dermis composed of dense, irregularly arranged collagen and elastin fibres, providing s...

A class of vitamin A derivatives used topically or systemically to stimulate cell turnover, reduce fine lines, and treat...

An injection technique in which filler or other material is deposited along the needle or cannula tract as the device is...

Surgical reshaping of the nose; when referenced in cosmetic dermatology, it commonly pertains to non-surgical rhinoplast...

The clinical and literary term for a wrinkle or skin crease, used in formal dermatological and cosmetic surgery writing.

A chronic inflammatory facial skin condition characterised by episodes of flushing, persistent erythema, papulopustular...

A benign enlargement of sebaceous glands presenting as yellowish, umbilicated papules, most commonly on the face, often...

A benign, superficial epidermal growth characterised by a waxy, 'stuck-on' appearance, commonly treated in cosmetic derm...

The theoretical principle underpinning laser and light-based treatments, whereby specific chromophores in the skin are t...

The reduction in skin firmness and elasticity that results in sagging or loose tissue, commonly addressed in cosmetic de...

Acronym for superficial musculoaponeurotic system, the fibromuscular facial layer relevant to injection depth and facial...

Sun Protection Factor; a numerical measure of a sunscreen's ability to protect skin from UV-B radiation, appearing on pr...

The outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of anucleate corneocytes embedded in lipids, which serves as the primary...

A minimally invasive procedure using a hypodermic needle or dedicated device inserted beneath the skin to release fibrou...

Situated or administered beneath the dermis, used to describe injection planes or implant placements deeper than intrade...

A fibromuscular layer of the face connecting skin to underlying muscle, abbreviated SMAS, and relevant to understanding...

The uppermost layer of the dermis, immediately beneath the epidermis, characterised by loosely arranged collagen fibres...

The tissue layer immediately above the periosteum (the membrane covering bone), a common target plane for deep structura...

Acronym for trichloroacetic acid, a medium-to-deep chemical peeling agent used in cosmetic dermatology for skin resurfac...

A hollowing or groove along the junction of the lower eyelid and cheek, creating a tired appearance, typically treated w...

Small, dilated blood vessels visible near the skin surface, commonly treated in cosmetic dermatology with laser therapy...

Acronym for transepidermal water loss; a clinical measure of skin barrier integrity expressed in g/m²/h.