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Medical aesthetics terms starting with "P"
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Liquid Facelift & CombinationParis Glow (French Glow) is a superficial skin rejuvenation protocol derived from the minimalist <em>"glow without glow"</em> philosophy of the French medical aesthetic tradition, which aims for a <em>"glow from within"</em> effect in the skin through a combination of mesoglow (superficial hyaluronic acid + vitamin + amino acid micro-mesotherapy), biostimulators (polynucleotide/PDRN, diluted calcium hydroxylapatite), superficial hydroboosters (Profhilo, Skinvive), chemical peels (mandelic, glycolic, lactic acid series) and a disciplined skincare routine (retinoid + niacinamide + SPF).
Active IngredientsPeptide serum are cosmeceutical active substances consisting of short-chain amino acid sequences (typically 2-50 amino acids, mostly 3-6), which trigger collagen and elastin synthesis, inhibit neurotransmitter release or prevent enzymatic degradation; They form the main component of the bulk in topical serum formulations used against signs of aging (wrinkles, loss of skin tension, fine lines).
Skin Resurfacing (Laser & Energy)A picosecond laser is a class of laser device capable of delivering energy in very short, picosecond-range pulses; suitability and expected benefit depend on the exact model, wavelength, handpiece, intended use, diagnosis, skin type, and individual risks rather than on the word “picosecond” alone.
Active IngredientsPoly-L-Lactic acid (PLLA); Known under the trade name Sculptra, it is a synthetic polymer of the L-isomer of lactic acid naturally found in the body, and is a long-term (2-3 years) biostimulator filler that triggers fibroblast activation and collagen neogenesis through microparticles injected under the skin, and is based on the macrophage-mediated foreign body reaction mechanism, not direct volumization.
Recovery & Side EffectsPost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a brown-gray discoloration that occurs due to increased melanin production after inflammation or damage to the skin.
Recovery & Side EffectsPostoperative Care is a multi-component medical treatment protocol customized according to the type of procedure (botox, filler, laser, rhinoplasty, liposuction, face-lift, HIFU) that optimizes the healing process with the RICE principle (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), analgesia management, wound care, nutrition, exercise restrictions, drug interactions and complication monitoring between 0-24 hours, 1-7 days, 1-4 weeks, 1-3 months after the aesthetic procedure. and the set of instructions given to the patient.
Liquid Facelift & CombinationPrejuvenation is a proactive medical aesthetic approach that embraces the philosophy of "preserving rather than correcting": before clinically visible signs of ageing (static wrinkles, volume loss, ptosis) appear — typically between the ages of 25 and 40 — it combines low-dose neurotoxin (micro-Botox), superficial hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators, chemical peels, retinoids and a photoprotection regimen, based on the principle of preserving the dermal collagen reserve, delaying static line formation and sustaining tissue homeostasis over the long term.
Anatomy & Facial ZonesThe small pyramidal muscular structure located on the root of the nose is the facial expression muscle that pulls the eyebrows medially and creates horizontal "rabbit lines" in the glabella region; Glabellar complex is the primary target of Botox applications.
Recovery & Side EffectsPtosis is a lower-than-normal position of the upper eyelid (eyelid ptosis) or the eyebrow (brow ptosis); in medical aesthetics it is most often seen as a temporary complication caused by botulinum toxin spreading to muscles outside the target.