Treatments
A strong peel used to diminish sun damage and wrinkles
What is trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels
A surgical procedure used to remove stubborn areas of fat
What is liposuction
Procedure that does not remove tissue; wrinkle treatments that bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in the dermis for wrinkle reduction are this
What is nonablative
Substances used in nonsurgical procedures to fill in or plump up areas of the skin. Botox and dermal fillers are these
What is injectable fillers
A device that mimics the body's natural electrical energy to reeducate and tone facial muscles; improves circulation and increases collagen and elastin production
What is microcurrent
A body treatment involving the application of an exfoliating, hydrating, purification, or detoxification mask to the entire body. Masks may include clay, cream, gel, or seaweed bases.
What is body masks
Restoring a bodily function; necessary surgery for accident survivors and those with congenital disfigurements or other diseases.
What is reconstructive surgery
A face-lift procedure that removes excess fat at the jawline; tightens loose, atrophic muscles; and removes sagging skin
Neuromuscular- blocking serum (botulinum toxin) that paralyzes nerve cells on the muscle when this serum is injected into it
What is Botox
Frequency above the range of sound audible to the human ear; vibrations, created through a water medium, helps cleanse and exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells; contraindications include epilepsy, pregnancy, and cancerous lesions
What is ultrasonic (synonymous with ultrasound)
What is balneotherapy
Surgery to alter the shape or contours of the breasts
What is a mammoplasty
A laser procedure utilizing the CO2 or erbium laser that involves vaporization of the epidermis and/ or dermis for the facial rejuvenation; used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars and stimulate growth of new collagen
Carbolic acid; a caustic poison; used for peels and to disinfect metallic implements
What is phenol
What is ayurveda
Treatment for cellulite
What is endermology
What is blepharoplasty
Procedure performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads, which are often congenital
What is transconjunctival blepharoplasty
What is dermal fillers
Frequency above the range of sound audible to the human ear; vibrations, created through a water medium, helps cleanse and exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells; also used for product penetration; cellulite reduction; stimulating tissue, increasing blood flow, and promoting oxygenation
What is ultrasound
Medical procedure; strong exfoliation method using a mechanical bush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis
Plastic or reconstructive surgery performed on the nose to change or correct its appearance
What is rhinoplasty
Procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten the area.
What is abdominoplasty
Light to medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent.
What is Jessner's peel
Universal life-force energy transmitted through the palms of the hands that helps lift the spirits and provide balance to the whole self: body, mind, and spirit
What is reiki