Glossary

This is a botulinum toxin injection protocol administered at set points across the head and neck, used as a preventive treatment for select patients with chronic migraine. This indication is distinct from the aesthetic use of Botox® and requires a prior medical evaluation.

A carbon peel, also called a Hollywood facial, applies a thin layer of carbon to the skin before treating it with a laser. The carbon absorbs the laser energy, which helps exfoliate the skin, tighten pores, and give it an immediate glow.

Ultrasound cellulite treatment aims to improve the appearance of dimpled skin. It works by stimulating collagen production and acting on the structure of the underlying tissue, without surgery.

Cryotherapy uses targeted, controlled cold, applied locally with a device such as the FreezePen, to treat certain benign skin lesions. The intense cold destroys the targeted cells, which the body then naturally clears away.

Dermal fillers are injectable gels, most often hyaluronic acid based, used to restore volume, smooth certain hollows, or redefine facial contours. Their effect is reversible, a feature that sets them apart from more permanent volumizing treatments.

Non-surgical double chin reduction firms the area under the chin and improves its contour. It typically relies on focused ultrasound technology that stimulates deep collagen production, without surgery or extended downtime.

Exosomes are tiny vesicles released by cells, carrying signals that support cellular communication and repair. In regenerative medicine, they are used to support skin renewal and overall skin health.

Fractional CO2 laser delivers light energy in a grid of micro-columns that pass through the skin, stimulating skin renewal and collagen production. Healthy tissue is preserved between each point of impact, which speeds healing compared with a non-fractional laser.

Hormone therapy consists of a thorough medical evaluation followed by a personalized treatment plan aimed at restoring a patient's hormonal balance. It is offered to both men and women experiencing symptoms tied to a hormonal imbalance, notably during perimenopause or menopause.

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the skin, where it retains water and supports hydration and volume. As an injectable gel, it is used as a dermal filler to restore lost volume or redefine facial contours, notably the lips.

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. Injected under real-time ultrasound guidance, it corrects or removes a hyaluronic-acid filler that is uneven, asymmetric, or simply no longer wanted, without waiting for it to resorb naturally.

Intimate PRP is an injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into female intimate tissue, intended to stimulate its natural regeneration. It is notably used to address certain discomforts tied to intimate health and menopause.

Laser tattoo removal breaks down ink pigment sitting under the skin using high-energy laser pulses. The fragmented pigment is then gradually cleared by the body over several sessions, until the tattoo fades or disappears.

Masseter Botox involves injecting a neuromodulator directly into the masseter muscles on either side of the jaw to reduce their overgrowth and ease tension linked to bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching). It can also refine the contour of the lower face.

Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause, marked by gradual hormonal fluctuations, while menopause marks the definitive end of menstrual cycles. Both stages can come with symptoms addressed through a personalized hormonal evaluation.

Microneedling creates controlled micro-punctures in the skin using fine needles, which stimulates the skin's own production of collagen and elastin. It is used to improve texture, firmness, and overall skin appearance, on its own or combined with PRP.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a real-time imaging technique that visualizes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. It is used to precisely guide certain injections, such as joint infiltrations, directly to the targeted structure.

A neuromodulator, such as botulinum toxin (Botox®), is a protein injected into a targeted muscle to temporarily reduce its contraction. Used in aesthetic medicine to soften expression lines, it also serves medical indications such as bruxism or chronic migraine. The effect sets in within a few days and typically lasts three to four months.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses an injectable filler to smooth out certain irregularities in the nose, such as a bump or asymmetry, and improve its profile without surgery. Unlike surgical rhinoplasty, it cannot reduce the size of the nose, and its effect is temporary.

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail that gradually thickens, discolors, and weakens it. Laser treatment aims to reduce the fungal load by heating the nail bed, either alongside or instead of a topical antifungal treatment.

Pigment laser selectively targets excess melanin responsible for brown spots, whether linked to sun exposure, age, or other causes. The laser energy breaks the pigment apart, which the skin then absorbs and clears naturally.

PRP is a preparation made by concentrating the platelets from a patient's own blood draw. Rich in growth factors, these platelets are reinjected into a targeted area to stimulate the tissue's natural regeneration, an approach used in skin rejuvenation as well as intimate health.

Sculptra is an injectable biostimulator made of poly-L-lactic acid. Rather than directly filling a volume, it gradually stimulates the skin's own collagen production, with results that build over several weeks and last longer than a classic filler.

Shockwave therapy applies targeted mechanical pulses to a tissue to stimulate its natural healing and improve local circulation. It is used in musculoskeletal health, for certain tendinopathies, as well as in sexual health.

A skinbooster is a low-density hyaluronic acid injection, spread in small amounts under the skin rather than placed at a single point. Unlike a classic filler, its goal is not to add volume but to improve deep hydration, glow, and overall skin quality.

A syringoma is a small, benign growth of the sweat glands, most often clustered around the eyelids. Though harmless, these lesions can be treated with a CO2 laser for cosmetic reasons.

Ultraformer uses HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) technology to deliver thermal energy at a precise depth under the skin, without surgery. This heat stimulates the skin's own collagen production, which gradually firms tissue on the face, neck, or body.

An ultrasound-guided injection is administered under real-time ultrasound monitoring, allowing the needle and the targeted structure to be directly visualized. Unlike a blind injection, this precision improves the reliability of the procedure, notably for relieving joint pain.

The unit is the dosing measure used for injectable botulinum toxin. The number of units needed varies with the treated area, muscle strength, and the patient's goals, which is why Botox® pricing is usually set per unit rather than at one flat rate.