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- Hyaluronic acid: A natural substance used in dermal fillers to improve the skin’s hydration and elasticity, and to add volume to specific areas of the face such as the lips, cheekbones or expression lines.
- Dynamic wrinkles: Wrinkles that appear with facial movement, such as when smiling or frowning. They are commonly treated with botulinum toxin.
B
- Blepharoplasty: Eyelid surgery that removes excess skin, fat and, in some cases, muscle. It can be performed on the upper or lower eyelid and aims to rejuvenate the eye area.
- Botox (Botulinum Toxin): An injectable treatment that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to reduce dynamic wrinkles. It is highly effective in areas such as the glabella, crow’s feet and the forehead.
- Bichectomy: A procedure to reduce the volume of the cheeks by removing the Bichat pads, resulting in a more contoured face.
C
- Orthognathic Surgery: A procedure that corrects the position of the jaws in patients with bite problems or facial asymmetry. It improves both the function and appearance of the face.
- Eyebrow Lift: A procedure that lifts and repositions the eyebrows to rejuvenate the forehead and eyes, eliminating or reducing wrinkles and creases.
- Facial Contouring: Procedures designed to improve facial definition and the harmony of facial proportions. These include dermal fillers, implants and facial liposuction.
D
- Dermabrasion: A technique for exfoliating the superficial layers of the skin, improving the appearance of scars, fine lines and pigmentation.
- Facial Sagging: A common condition associated with ageing in which the skin and tissues lose firmness. It is addressed with treatments such as a facelift or thread lifts.
E
- Facial Ageing: A natural process involving the loss of volume, elasticity and firmness in the face. It can be treated using a range of techniques such as facelifts, dermal fillers and laser treatments.
- Facial Contouring: A combination of procedures to improve facial harmony, adding volume and definition to strategic areas such as the cheekbones, jawline and chin.
F
- Fillers (Dermal Fillers): Injections of substances such as hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite, used to fill in wrinkles, enhance volume in certain areas and restore facial contours.
- Photorejuvenation: A treatment using laser or pulsed light that improves skin texture and tone, treating blemishes, redness and signs of ageing.
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- Silicone Facial Implants: Implants made from silicone, a biocompatible material, which are used to enhance facial structure. They can be placed in areas such as the chin, cheekbones and jawline to achieve greater definition and facial harmony. They are permanent, but can also be removed if necessary.
- Customised PEEK Implants: Implants manufactured from PEEK (polyetheretherketone), an extremely durable and biocompatible material. These implants are specifically designed for each patient using 3D imaging technology, ensuring complete customisation. They are used in cases where precise reconstruction or advanced aesthetic enhancement is required in areas such as the chin, jaw or cheekbones.
L
- Facelift: A surgical procedure that tightens the skin and deep tissues of the face, eliminating wrinkles and sagging. It can be a full facelift (covering the face and neck) or focused on specific areas (such as the neck or forehead).
- Neck Lift: A procedure that improves sagging and redefines the contour of the neck, removing wrinkles and excess skin from the lower part of the face.
- Lipofilling: Also known as autologous fat grafting, this is a procedure in which fat is extracted from one part of the body (such as the abdomen or thighs) and injected into areas of the face that have lost volume due to ageing, or to enhance the definition of certain areas, such as the cheekbones, cheeks or lips. It produces a natural and long-lasting result.
- Facial liposuction: A technique for reducing localised fat in areas such as the double chin, chin and cheeks, helping to define the facial contours.
M
- Mentoplasty: Also known as chin surgery or genioplasty, this is a surgical procedure that alters the shape, size or position of the chin to improve facial harmony. It can be performed using implants to increase chin volume or through osteotomy techniques (such as sliding genioplasty) to move the chin bone forwards, backwards, lengthen or shorten it.
- Microneedling: A treatment that uses fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, and improving skin texture, tone and the appearance of scars.
O
- Otoplasty: Surgery to correct the shape or position of the ears, commonly to reduce their size or ‘pin’ the ears back against the skull.
P
- Double Chin Removal: Procedures such as double chin liposuction or ultrasound and radiofrequency treatments that reduce fat and sagging in this area.
- Chemical Peel: Controlled exfoliation of the skin using chemical agents, which improves texture, tone and the appearance of blemishes or scars.
- Laser Peel: A procedure in which a laser is used to remove the surface layers of the skin, improving texture, reducing scars and blemishes, and stimulating collagen production. It is ideal for rejuvenating the skin and giving it a smoother, more even appearance.
- Cheek Augmentation: A procedure to add volume and definition to the cheeks, using dermal fillers or implants.
R
- Lip Fillers: A non-surgical procedure involving injections of hyaluronic acid to add volume, define the shape and create symmetry in the lips.
- Facial Rejuvenation: A range of treatments and procedures designed to reduce the signs of ageing by improving the skin’s texture, tone and firmness.
- Rhinoplasty: Nose surgery, which may be cosmetic or functional. It allows the size, shape and position of the nose to be altered, improving facial proportions and/or respiratory function.
T
- Laser Therapy: A treatment that uses a laser to improve skin texture, treat blemishes and scars, and stimulate collagen production.
- Botulinum Toxin: An injection that relaxes the facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles, resulting in a more relaxed and rejuvenated appearance.
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- Vampire Facial (Platelet-Rich Plasma – PRP): A treatment that uses the patient’s own plasma to regenerate the skin, improve its tone and texture, and stimulate collagen production.
- Facial Volumisation: A procedure to restore or increase volume in areas of the face that have lost fullness due to ageing, using fillers or autologous fat.
Article written by the Birbe Editorial Committee
