Glossary
Laser
The word LASER is the acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”.
Laser-Resurfacing
Laser-Resurfacing is a method to achieve younger-looking skin. On this occasion, the uppermost layer of the skin is removed with a laser. During the days after the treatment, the skin forms here a new skin layer which then looks younger and fresher.
Laserepilation
The laserepilation is a gentle kind of the hair removal with the help of the laser light. This almost painless method enables diminishing or removal of annoying hair on every part of the body.
LDM®
LDM® (Locale Dynamic Micromassage) is a special ultrasonic technology. It enables an intensive stimulation of tissue and introduction of active ingredients through ultrasonic waves with different and rapidly changing frequencies.
Lentigo / Age Spots
Lentigines or also age spots are pigment accumulations under the skin which appear only upon aging. These pigment disturbances can be removed carefully with a laser. Indeed, this treatment should absolutely take place with a dermatologist to exclude that these pigment disturbances of malicious origin.
Light-Reflection-Rheography (LRR)
With this vein investigation the reflection is measured in the leg to be examined by light waves. Because the reflection depends, above all, on the blood circulation, herewith different degrees of varicose vein suffering can be determined.
Liposuction
There are various procedures. In addition to classic liposuction, for instance, tumescent liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction and radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (BodyTite™) are amongst the most well-known. NeckTite™ and FaceTite™ are employed with loss of elasticity and wrinkling on the upper lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, lower eyelid, forehead/eyebrows, neck and chin.
Lymph Draining
With disturbed lymph flow the substance is thickened, stopped and changed. This can also be painful. By means of the lymphatic drainage the lymphatic run-off can be normalised again. This can be reached either through a manual application or by means of devices which bring out the substance by pressure.