Cosmetic Dermatology Glossary
105 terms total — 9 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Milia
Small, superficial epidermal inclusion cysts containing keratin, appearing as white or yellowish papules, which may arise spontaneously or as a complication of cosmetic procedures.
Thread Lift
A minimally invasive procedure in which absorbable or non-absorbable sutures are inserted subdermally to mechanically li...
Transepidermal Water Loss
The passive diffusion of water through the skin barrier to the external environment, used as a clinical measure of barri...
Tyndall Effect
A bluish discolouration of the skin caused by the scattering of light through superficially placed hyaluronic acid fille...
Vascular Lesion
An abnormality of superficial blood vessels in the skin—such as spider veins, port-wine stains, or haemangiomas—that is...
Vascular Occlusion
Blockage of a blood vessel by an injected substance, most critically a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of...
Vectoring
A technique in soft-tissue augmentation where the direction and angle of filler injection are planned to counteract grav...
Vermilion Border
The distinct edge delineating the red mucosal tissue of the lips from the surrounding facial skin.
WSRS
Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale; a validated five-point scale used in clinical trials to assess nasolabial fold depth and...
Zinc Sun Protection Factor
A rating for sunscreens that use zinc oxide as the active ultraviolet-blocking ingredient, distinct from chemical sunscr...