SkinCare Glossary |
Chemical Peel. This skin peel initially gives
the appearance of a sunburn in which redness and peeling of 1 week reveals an
entire new set of healthy younger skin.
Amatokin,
the "underground" celebrity wrinkle cream, is claimed to be the first
product to harness the regenerative potential of your own facial stem cells to
renew skin.
Botox - a highly purified and much diluted form of
the botulism bacterium which paralyses the musclesUsed safely in medicine for
over decade,
BOTOX® has truly revolutionized
the field of cosmetic dermatology with a safety and efficacy profile that supercedes
almost all other cosmetic procedures.
Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures.
Eyelid (Blepharoplasty)
Microdermabrasion - Used as a physical exfoliant, Microdermabrasion removes the superficial layers of the skin with mildly abrasive aluminum oxide crystals. Ridding the skin' dead cells and polishing the outer surface, microdermabrasion drains clogged pores and gives smoother, softer skin. Also called Dermabrasion.
P lastic surgeons deal with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body.
Rhytidectomy: Literally, surgical removal of wrinkles, a Traditional Facelift. A surgical procedure designed to reduce the visible signs of aging in the face and give a younger appearance
More...S-Lift facelift: Facelift named after the S shaped incision, for loose or slack skin in the lower face and neck area. It is particularly suitable for those clients in the 30-50 age group