Facial rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation is a series of cosmetic treatments designed to restore a youthful appearance to the human face. Facial rejuvenation can be achieved through either surgical and/or non-surgical options. Procedures can vary in invasiveness and depth of treatment.
Pronunciation
Facial rejuvenation is pronounced as /ˈfeɪʃəl ˌriːdʒuːvɪˈneɪʃən/.
Etymology
The term "facial rejuvenation" is derived from the Latin words "facies" meaning face and "rejuvenescere" meaning to make young again.
Related Terms
- Botox: A drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It's the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. Doctors use it in small doses to treat health problems, including temporary smoothing of facial wrinkles.
- Dermal fillers: Also known as injectable implants, soft tissue fillers, or wrinkle fillers are medical device implants approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in helping to create a smoother and/or fuller appearance in the face.
- Chemical peel: A technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Facial skin is mostly treated, and scarring can be improved.
- Microdermabrasion: A minimally invasive procedure used to renew overall skin tone and texture. It can improve the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, acne scarring, melasma, and other skin-related concerns and conditions.
- Laser resurfacing: A treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scars. The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin, precisely removing skin layer by layer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facial rejuvenation
- Wikipedia's article - Facial rejuvenation
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