UDERMA Medspa & Laser
Treatment Glossary
Clear, plain-language answers to “what is…?” for the treatments and technology we use. 35 terms.
Ablative vs Non-Ablative Laser
Ablative lasers remove the top layers of skin for deeper resurfacing with more downtime, while non-ablative lasers heat below the surface to renew skin with little to no recovery.
Read more →BBL HERO (Broadband Light)
BBL HERO is a Sciton broadband light (IPL) treatment that uses pulses of light to target redness, brown spots, and sun damage, evening out skin tone with little to no downtime.
Read more →Botox
Botox is an injectable neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes specific facial muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet.
Read more →Chemical Peel
A chemical peel applies a controlled solution to the skin to exfoliate and remove damaged outer cells, revealing smoother, brighter, more even skin underneath as it heals.
Read more →Collagen Induction Therapy
Collagen induction therapy is the clinical name for microneedling: tiny needles create controlled micro-injuries that prompt the skin to build new collagen, improving texture and firmness.
Read more →Daxxify
Daxxify is an injectable neuromodulator that relaxes facial muscles to smooth wrinkles and is known for results that can last longer than some other wrinkle relaxers for many people.
Read more →Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning uses a sterile blade to gently scrape away dead surface skin and fine peach-fuzz hair, leaving skin smoother, brighter, and ready to absorb products and makeup.
Read more →Dysport
Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator similar to Botox that relaxes facial muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles, often noted for spreading smoothly across broader areas like the forehead.
Read more →EMFACE
EMFACE is a needle-free facial treatment by BTL that uses synchronized radiofrequency and muscle stimulation to lift, tone, and smooth the face in short, comfortable sessions.
Read more →EMSCULPT NEO
EMSCULPT NEO is a noninvasive body-shaping treatment that combines radiofrequency heat and HIFEM muscle stimulation to reduce fat and build muscle at the same time.
Read more →EMSELLA
EMSELLA is a noninvasive chair treatment that uses HIFEM energy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, helping with bladder control and core support, fully clothed.
Read more →EXION
EXION is a BTL platform that pairs radiofrequency microneedling with targeted energy to stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin, improving firmness and hydration.
Read more →Exosomes
Exosomes are tiny messenger particles applied to the skin, often after microneedling or laser treatments, to support healing and signal the skin to renew, calm, and rejuvenate itself.
Read more →Fractional Laser
A fractional laser treats only a fraction of the skin at a time, leaving healthy tissue between treated zones so the skin heals faster while still boosting collagen and renewal.
Read more →GLP-1 (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide)
GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide mimic a natural gut hormone that curbs appetite and slows digestion, supporting medically guided weight loss alongside lifestyle changes.
Read more →HALO
HALO is a Sciton hybrid fractional laser that combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths in one treatment to resurface skin and reduce sun damage with manageable downtime.
Read more →HIFEM
HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) is an energy that triggers thousands of strong, involuntary muscle contractions in a single session to build and tone muscle.
Read more →HIFES
HIFES (High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation) is the muscle-toning energy in EMFACE that contracts facial lifting muscles to firm and lift the face without needles.
Read more →Hyaluronic-Acid (HA) Filler
An HA filler is a gel made of hyaluronic acid, a sugar the body produces naturally, injected to restore volume, smooth folds, and enhance features like lips and cheeks.
Read more →HydraFacial
A HydraFacial is a multi-step facial that cleanses, gently exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses hydrating serums in one treatment for an instant, no-downtime glow.
Read more →IPL / Photofacial
An IPL photofacial uses broad-spectrum pulses of light to reduce brown spots, redness, and sun damage, improving overall skin tone with minimal downtime.
Read more →Jeuveau
Jeuveau is an injectable neuromodulator used to smooth frown lines and other dynamic wrinkles by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles that create them.
Read more →Lip Flip
A lip flip uses a few small units of neuromodulator along the upper lip to relax the muscle so the lip gently rolls outward, showing more of the upper lip without adding filler.
Read more →Microchanneling
Microchanneling creates many tiny, controlled channels in the skin to spur collagen and allow serums to penetrate more deeply, improving texture, tone, and overall skin quality.
Read more →Morpheus8
Morpheus8 is an RF microneedling device that delivers radiofrequency heat deep into the skin and underlying tissue to firm, smooth, and contour the face and body.
Read more →MOXI
MOXI is a gentle non-ablative fractional laser by Sciton that refreshes skin tone and texture with minimal downtime, making it a popular entry-level resurfacing and prejuvenation option.
Read more →NanoLaserPeel
A NanoLaserPeel is a light ablative laser peel by Sciton that removes a thin outer layer of skin to refresh tone and texture, often called a weekend skin peel for its quick recovery.
Read more →Neuromodulator
A neuromodulator is an injectable that temporarily relaxes targeted facial muscles to soften lines like frown lines, forehead creases, and crow's feet. Botox and Dysport are common examples.
Read more →PDO Thread Lift
A PDO thread lift places dissolvable threads under the skin to gently lift and reposition sagging tissue while stimulating collagen, offering subtle firming without surgery.
Read more →Prejuvenation
Prejuvenation is a preventive approach to skin care, using gentle treatments early to maintain healthy skin and slow visible aging before deeper concerns develop.
Read more →Radiesse
Radiesse is an injectable made of calcium hydroxylapatite that adds immediate volume while also stimulating your own collagen, helping restore fullness and firmness over time.
Read more →RF Microneedling
RF microneedling combines tiny needles that create micro-channels in the skin with radiofrequency heat delivered to the deeper layers, boosting collagen to firm and smooth skin.
Read more →Russian Lip Technique
The Russian lip technique is a filler method that injects small amounts vertically from the lip line to lift and heighten the lips, creating a fuller, more defined, heart-shaped look.
Read more →Sculptra (Biostimulator)
Sculptra is an injectable biostimulator made of poly-L-lactic acid that gradually prompts your own collagen to rebuild, restoring volume and firmness over time rather than instantly.
Read more →Ultherapy / Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy to reach the deep support layers of the skin and stimulate collagen, lifting and tightening the face and neck without surgery or downtime.
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