Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a natural constituent of the body, and especially of the skin. It contributes to skin's hydration by attracting water. It is a good alternative to collagen, as the risk of allergies is lower.
Breast augmentation
This aesthetic surgery procedure improves the volume and the shape of the breast. This is achieved by insertion of a breast implant, also called a breast prosthesis, of silicone gel, using a technique chosen depending on the desired result.
Breast asymmetry
Many women have a difference in shape and volume between their breasts. This asymmetry, often congenital, can sometimes be substantial enough that surgical correction may be considered. But this cannot be done until the end of breast development.
Platysmal bands
Platysmal bands can be compared to muscular cords that stretch on the neck and gave it an ageing look. They are due to a slackening of the platysma muscle of the neck and of the skin covering it.
Jowls
Sometimes noted as an excess of skin on the lower part of the face, jowls are due to ptosis of the lower part of the jaw. They disrupt the facial contours.
Blepharoplasty
This term designates aesthetic surgery procedures performed on the lower and/or upper eyelids.
Ambulatory surgery
Also called day surgery or one-day clinic, ambulatory surgery is a surgical treatment that allows the patient to leave on the day of his/her procedure. It takes place in an operating theatre, that is, with all the required technical safety conditions. Ambulatory surgery thus does not increase the health risks for the patient in any way.
Compression wrap
Compression wrap or support wrap, a compressive garment is always worn after a lipoaspiration (liposuction) to prevent formation of hematomas around the tunnels created by the aspiration cannula. Maintaining the compression for several weeks allows better healing of the fatty tissue.
Gynaecomasty
It is possible for a man to have an overdeveloped mammary gland. A procedure (often a simple lipoaspiration) can be considered after a hormonal assessment, which only very rarely reveals an anomaly.
Haematoma
A haematoma is a discharge of blood into a tissue. Haematomas look like bluish, swollen injuries.
Hymen
The hymen is a small membrane that partially closes the vaginal orifice and has no physiological purpose. It ruptures during the first sexual relations.
Hyperhidrosis
This involves abnormally abundant production of sweat by the hands and armpits.
Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy designates the excessive development of a body part, an organ or a tissue.
Labioplasty
Labioplasty, or nymphoplasty, is an intimate aesthetic surgery procedure to reduce the labia minora.
Lipoaspiration
Also called liposuction or liposculpture, lipoaspiration is an aesthetic surgery procedure aiming to remodel the figure by aspiration of the fatty deposits often located on the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, arms, neck, etc. Once aspirated, the stored fat disappears permanently.
Lipofilling
Lipofilling consists of using the patient's own fat to fill in deformities or loss of volume, for example in the face or in the body shape. The technique is performed with very fine cannulas not only to be the least traumatic but also to avoid irregularities and ensure the highest success rate. This technique is one of the bases of facial rejuvenation and allows not only to restore volumes but also the texture of the skin and scars by a regenerating effect. It is also the basis of the "nanofat" concept.
Mastopexy
Also called breast remodeling, mastopexy lifts the breasts and improves their shape.
Mesotherapy
With this technique, the aesthetic surgeon infiltrates vitamin cocktails or products like hyaluronic acid into the skin.
Nymphae
The labia minora of the vulvae are also called the nymphae.
Nymphoplasty
Nymphoplasty, also called labioplasty, is an aesthetic correction, often by reduction, of the labia minora.
Oedema
An oedema is a swelling filled with water (serous liquid).
Crow's feet
The lines called crow's feet are located in the area of the face beside the eye. They very often lead to expression lines, especially when smiling.
Melomental lines
Also called marionette lines, melomental lines are located between the corner of the mouth and the side of the chin. They become pronounced with age.
Labiomental fold
Located just under the lower lip, the labiomental fold is often emphasised by a line. It forms an unsightly hollow, especially under the influence of ageing.
Cheekbones
Located just under the eyes and to the side of them, the cheekbone area has a volume that decreases with age. Full cheekbones give a younger look.
Ptosis
This designates sagging of the features of an area of the body, eyebrows, eyelids, lower face, breasts, etc., due in particular to ageing.
Anatomic prosthesis
A breast prosthesis is called anatomic when it is not rounded but pear-shaped, closer to the natural shape of the breast.
Breast reduction
This plastic surgery procedure reduces the volume of the breast and improves its shape and contour.
Axillary region
The axillary region or pit is located in the hollow of the armpit.
It is in front of the scapula, between the thoracic wall and the arm.
Periareolar region
The areola is the circular pigmented area of skin on the breast. The periareolar region is thus the area around the perimeter of the areola.
Trochanteric region
This area near the outer and upper part of the femur is better known as the "saddlebags".
Expression lines
These lines are created by facial expressions. They are located especially on the upper face, and become pronounced with age.
Frown lines
These vertical lines located between the eyebrows are expression lines, and are undoubtedly among the first lines to appear.
Structural lines
Structural lines are due to ageing and are aggravated by factors such as repeated sun exposure, smoking, etc. These lines are also located on the eyelids, cheeks, lips, neck, décolleté and hands.
Peribuccal lines
These are the vertical expression lines around the mouth, often even more pronounced in smokers.
Abdominal girdle
Commonly called the "abdominals" or "abs", the abdominal girdle supports the entire weight of the upper body.
Infraorbital furrow
This is the line that starts from the nasal root and runs to the side of the lower eyelid. This infraorbital furrow gives a sunken and therefore ageing look to the face.
Nasolabial fold
This designates the line between the outer extremity of the nostril and the corner of the mouth. This nasolabial fold becomes pronounced with age.
Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin, commonly called Botox®, is a natural protein that induces weakness in the muscles injected without affecting their normal functioning. A small bruise, rapidly resorbed, may appear at the injection sites.
Vulvae
The vulvae are all the external female genital organs.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP abbreviation), or rich plasma growth factors (PRGF abbreviation) is enriched blood plasma platelets by centrifugation. The PRP is a concentrated source of autologous platelets. It contains and releases various growth factors and cytokines able of stimulating the regeneration of some tissues. It is thus used in many indications in aesthetic medicine and surgery.
Nanofat
Nanofats are the ultimate lipofilling treatment products. They are created by ultrafiltration of the patient's own fat to obtain an emulsion that can be used in skin rejuvenation. The technique can be performed under local anaesthesia and can be offered to improve texture, skin tone, fine lines, but also hyper-coloured dark circles and overly marked tear troughs.