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Bone density
Measure of the mass of bone in relation to its volume to determine the risk of developing osteoporosis.
Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin type A and botulinum toxin type B are purified substances derived from bacteria that blocks the nerve signals from the brain to the muscle
Bovine collagen
Bovine collagen consist of sterile, purified, reconstituted collagen from a cow, that is injected into the dermal layers of the skin for the purpose of soft tissue augmentation
Collagen
A fibrous protein that forms a connective tissue supporting the skin, bone, tendons, and cartilage; a protein substance that is the "glue" that binds together tissues (like connective tissue and skin) and helps maintain their structure, thus giving skin a firm and youthful appearance
Dermal filler
A substance injected into the skin to restore volume to the skin and smooth out facial wrinkles
Elastin
Elastin is a protein found in connective tissues that is elastic and helps skin maintain shape
Hyaluronic acid
A substance found in the connective tissue of the body that cushions and lubricates
Jowl
Slack flesh (as a dewlap, wattle, or the pendulous part of a double chin) associated with the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat
Laser
Stands for "light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation"; lasers work by producing an intense beam of bright light that travels in one direction
Liposuction
A surgical procedure that vacuums fatty deposits from under the skin; often effective for removal of fatty deposits that do not respond to dietary modification
Melanin
Skin pigment (substance that gives the skin its color): dark-skinned people have more melanin than light-skinned people
Osteoporosis
A condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and fragility
Photoaging
The damage that accumulates in the skin from years of excessive and chronic sun exposure; photoaging accounts for much of the facial "old look" associated with aging
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