Medical aesthetics terms starting with "D"
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Daxxify; Botulinum toxin type A product, developed by Revance Therapeutics, containing a peptide stimulator (RTP-004) and approved by the FDA for cosmetic indication in 2022, used in the treatment of glabellar wrinkles; It is a longer-acting alternative to Botox, with an effect duration of up to 6 months.
Décolletage rejuvenation is a site-specific multimodal procedure applied with the combination of IPL, hyaluronic acid skinbooster, fractional laser and topical retinol to eliminate poikiloderma (hyperpigmentation + telangiectasia + atrophy), horizontal wrinkles and crepey skin occurring in the V-neck area (under the clavicle - sternum - upper chest).
A triangular muscle in the lower-lateral facial region that pulls the corner of the mouth (oral commissure) down and creates a "sad" or "marionette line" facial expression; The main target of "DAO botox" and Nefertiti lifting protocol in botox applications.
A diode laser is a semiconductor laser, usually emitting at 800–810 nm, that targets melanin in the hair follicle by selective photothermolysis and is used mainly for long-term hair reduction.
Dysport is a muscle-nerve blocking injection treatment containing the active ingredient Botulinum toxin type A (abobotulinumtoxin-A) produced by Ipsen, approved by FDA (2009) and TITCK, which reduces dynamic wrinkles by blocking facial expression muscles; It is known as a Botox alternative.