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Glossary

Ablative:  The removal, separation or vaporization of the epidermis or dermis
during a medical aesthetic procedure.

Acne: Localized inflammation of the skin as a result of hyperactive sebaceous glands at the base of the hair follicle.
Acne Rosacea: A chronic skin disorder which results from chronic inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, and/or eyelids. Often associated with increased redness or acne-like eruptions in these locations of the face.
Acne Vulgaris: Acne resulting from the bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin.  Without treatment, this condition may result in scarring.

Aesthetic Medicine: The use of equipment, such as lasers, for the removal of scars and blemishes to leave skin looking youthful. Administered by a medical professional within his or her scope of practice.

Aesthetics (Esthetics): The science and study of beauty.
Aesthetician: Individual versed in theory of beauty and artistic expression.

Age Spots: (liver spots, solar lentigines) Small, yellow-brown pigmented areas found on the backs of the hands, forearms, face and forehead, most commonly caused by extended exposure to the sun. Age spots are associated with older skin since they usually appear after the age of 45. Unattractive but non-cancerous and harmless.

Aloe Vera: A hydrating and healing topical agent derived from the leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Vera is used in several cosmetic products for the treatment of damaged, dry, chapped or sun-exposed skin. Commonly referred to as the first-aid plant.

Allergan: A global pharmaceutical health care company that develops specialty products for the medical aesthetics market and other medical industries including medical dermatology, neurosciences and ophthalmology. They are responsible for Botox and Juvederm.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA): Natural exfoliating acids derived from fruit and milk sugars that have anti-inflammatory properties.  Alpha Hydroxy Acids are believed to reduce spots, wrinkles, and other signs of aging, sun-damaged skin.

Anesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness. A local anesthetic causes loss of feeling in a part of the body while a general anesthetic puts the person to sleep.  Anti-Aging: A common term within the field of medical aesthetics used to describe a product or treatment designed to delay, or lesson the effects of aging skin.

Antioxidants: A broad group of compounds that destroy single oxygen molecules, also called free radicals, in the body, thereby protecting against oxidative damage to cells.

Ascorbic Palmitate: Fat-soluble form of vitamin C, also known as C ester.

Benzoyl Peroxide: Antibacterial medicine that acts as a peeling agent and may limit the secretion of certain oils. Acne medication available in OTC and prescription strengths.

Blackhead: A dark acne lesion, characterized by inflammation, consisting of a plug of keratin and sebum.
Botox® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A): A purified protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria, which reduces the activity of muscles.
Chemical Peel: The application of a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are often used for this purpose.
Cystic Acne: A form of acne resulting from the bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin generally requiring treatment with antibiotics. May result in scarring.
Dermabrasion: A procedure to smooth the skin's surface by removing  the upper layers of skin and improve irregularities in the skin surface, such as acne scars.
Dermal: Of or relating to the skin or dermis.
Dermal Filler: A substance injected into the skin to restore volume to the skin and smooth out facial wrinkles.
Dermis: The "middle portion" of the skin and its support structure, containing nerves, blood vessels, oil glands, and hair follicles.
Elastin: A protein in the middle layer of the skin that helps maintain resilience and elasticity.
Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin.
Exfoliation: Peeling of the outer layer of the skin, typically by use of a mild abrasive material, or the natural process by which a skin cell gradually migrates to the surface and is sloughed off.
Follicle: The tiny shaft in the skin through which hair grows, and sebum is excreted from the sebaceous glands to the surface of the skin.
Glabella: The space between the eyebrows and above the nose.
Free Radicals: Certain oxygen molecules that are underlying factors in aging and degenerative diseases because they damage cellular DNA.
Glycolic Acid: A member of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family, is a sugar cane extract which has the ability to dissolve the stratum corneum and smooth thickened skin reducing fine lines an wrinkles and correcting acne.
Hyaluronic Acid: A substance found in the connective tissue of the body that cushions and lubricates. Hyaluronic acid also creates volume in the skin and is a component of several dermal fillers, such as Juvederm®.
Hydroquinone: An ingredient found in many skin lighteners used to treat post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma.
Hypopigmentation: A lack of skin color caused by a deficiency of melanin production or a loss of pre-existing melanin or melanocytes.
Hyperpigmentation: An over production of melanin in the skin which leads to darkening of the skin’s natural color.
Juvederm®: Injectable dermal filler that lasts up to one year. It is injected into the wrinkle or fold and is made of Hyaluronic acid a natural occurring substance in the skin that adds volume and hydration.  
Lactic Acid: A member of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family. A sugar cane extract which has the ability to dissolve the stratum corneum and smooth thickened skin reducing fine lines an wrinkles and correcting acne. Lactic acid has enhanced moisturizing capabilities.
Laser: A device that concentrates high amounts of energy into a beam of radiation.
Laugh Lines: A loss of volume in fatty tissue between the mouth and cheeks that creates lines or ridges.
Marionette Lines: Lines going down from either side of the mouth towards chin. Also known as the “parentheses.
Melanin: Dark brown or black pigment of the skin.
Melanoma: Tumor arising from the melanocytic system of the skin and organs.
Melasma: Tan or brown pigmentation, generally located on the forehead, cheeks, and nose often associated with pregnancy and oral contraceptive use.
Microdermabrasion: The use of tiny particles which are blown against the skin to remove the damaged or aging outer layer and to stimulate the growth of new cells.
Nasolabial Folds: Ridges or folds that appear from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth.
Perioral Lines: The lines on the upper lips, also referred to as "smoker's lines."
Periorbital Lines: The lines and wrinkles around the eyes, also known as "crow's feet." Photoaging: Damage from sun exposure over time, especially skin wrinkles. Pigmentation: Coloration of the skin determined by melanin production within the melanocytes.  
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: The residual discoloration left after an underlying skin disease or condition has healed.
Retinoids: Any of a group of natural or human-made substances similar to Vitamin A.
Salicylic Acid: A member of the Beta Hydroxy Acid family and a lipid soluble agent used for epidermal exfoliation. Also has anti-inflammatory properties that minimize stinging and irritation making it a good treatment for acne, rosacea, and melasma.
Sebaceous Gland: Normal gland of the skin which empties an oily secretion into the hair follicle.
Sebum: A thick substance secreted by the sebaceous gland consisting of fat and cellular debris.
Skin: The protective covering of the body.
Smile Lines: Lines appearing on the cheeks: nasolabial folds
Sunspot: A spot on the skin resembling a freckle, except that its border is more regular, and it contains more melanin pigment. Also known as "age spots" or "liver spots."
Subcutaneous: Under the skin.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF): How many times longer a person wearing sunscreen can stay in the sun before beginning to burn than they would without any sunscreen at all.
Telangiectasia: Dilated superficial blood vessels, especially of the upper reticular dermal plexus.
Tricholric Acid (TCA): A medium strength chemical peel that penetrates through the epidermis, down into the upper most portion of the dermis.
Ultraviolet Rays (UV rays): An invisible form of radiation found in sunlight that can change and damage skin cells.
Vermillion Border: The line around the lips, area where the red or pink lip border meets the skin
Worry Lines: The horizontal lines that appear in the forehead, also referred to as "brow lines."
Wrinkles: A ridge on the skin caused by age, fatigue, or other reasons.

 

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