Glossary
Filler / Hyaluron acid
This are substances belonging to the body (trade name Perlane ® / Restylane ® / ) which are injected to fill-up wrinkles, little scars and other defects in the uppermost skin layer.
FRAXEL re:store® DUAL
The Fraxel re:store® DUAL penetrates twice as deep into the skin as any other fractional laser and this enables precise skin renewal, from the deepest skin layers to the surface, with only negligible downtime.
Fraxel®
This non-invasive laser technology employs a fractional laser for skin rejuvenation and structural improvement of the skin. The laser goes through the uppermost skin layer and penetrates beneath the dermis so that the skin’s protective sheath is not damaged. It causes tiny holes in the skin through individual, targeted laser impulses. The advantage is that only certain skin areas are treated and the rest of the skin remains unaffected. This healthy skin surrounding the holes then ensures a faster regeneration of collagen and elastic fibers in the course of the healing process, which in turn leads to skin tightening. Fractional laser therapy is suitable for acne and postoperative scars, pigment changes, melasma / chloasma, actinic keratosis, eye wrinkles (‘crow’s feet’) and skin resurfacing.
Fruit acids
Fruit acids (e.g. alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid or salicylic acid) are substances which occur naturally in various fruits and other foodstuffs.
During a fruit acid peeling these natural fruit acids are applied to the skin and bring about a superficial, fine peeling by removing dead skin cells.
The treatment is employed with acne, impure and coarse-pored skin, pallid, dull complexion as well as pigmented spots and age wrinkles.