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A 1726-nm laser is an energy-based acne treatment developed to target sebaceous structures with controlled heating. Clinical studies report improvement in
Blue-light skin therapy can mean unmedicated light treatment for selected acne or the illumination step in photodynamic therapy after a photosensitizing me
Botox is the brand name for onabotulinumtoxinA, a prescription botulinum toxin injected by a trained clinician. It temporarily reduces selected muscle acti
Cantharidin is a blister-producing medicine applied to selected skin lesions by a trained clinician. In the United States, YCANTH is an approved cantharidi
A chemical peel applies a selected chemical agent to create controlled skin injury and exfoliation. Superficial, medium-depth, and deep peels differ substa
Clear + Brilliant is a branded nonablative fractional laser platform used for selected cosmetic skin concerns. Available treatment options depend on the sp
Comedone extraction is a clinical technique for removing selected blackheads or whiteheads from follicular openings. It can help an appropriate persistent
CoolSculpting is a brand of cryolipolysis device used to reduce selected localized fat deposits by controlled cooling. It is a body-contouring procedure, n
In dermatology, a cortisone injection usually means an intralesional corticosteroid placed into a selected skin lesion. It can reduce localized inflammatio
Liquid-nitrogen cryotherapy destroys selected skin tissue through controlled freezing and thawing. Clinicians use it for appropriate benign or precancerous
Removal of an epidermoid-type skin cyst aims to remove the cyst wall as well as its contents. Draining an inflamed lump can relieve pressure but is not nec
Dermal fillers are injectable materials used for specific soft-tissue contour or wrinkle indications. Different products have different composition, durati
Dermaplaning uses a blade to remove superficial dead skin and fine vellus hair from the face. It can temporarily improve surface smoothness, but it is not
Electrodesiccation and curettage combines scraping a selected skin lesion with a curette and treating the area with an electrical instrument. It can be use
Electrolysis removes hair by treating individual follicles through a fine probe with electrical energy. Unlike laser hair reduction, it does not rely on pi
Dermatologic excimer treatment delivers targeted ultraviolet B light, commonly around 308 nm, to selected skin patches. It is used for conditions such as l
Fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing uses an ablative laser to create separated microscopic columns of injury in skin. Untreated areas between the c
Nonablative fractional Fraxel treatment creates separated microscopic zones of heating while leaving intervening skin to support recovery. The exact platfo
A glycolic acid peel is a clinician-supervised chemical exfoliation treatment using an alpha hydroxy acid. Its effect depends on the full formulation, acid
Hair transplantation redistributes a person’s own hair follicles from a suitable donor area to an area of hair loss. It does not create an unlimited new su
HydraFacial is a branded hydradermabrasion treatment that combines surface cleansing and exfoliation with suction-assisted fluid delivery and topical produ
Intense pulsed light uses filtered pulses containing a range of wavelengths rather than a single laser wavelength. Depending on the device and settings, cl
Kybella is an injectable prescription formulation of deoxycholic acid used to improve the appearance of moderate to severe fullness from fat beneath the ch
Laser hair removal is more accurately described as long-term hair reduction. A suitable laser targets pigment in hair follicles; repeated treatments are ne
LED skin therapy uses light-emitting diodes to expose skin to selected visible or near-infrared wavelengths. Effects and evidence depend on wavelength, dev
Microdermabrasion is a superficial mechanical exfoliation procedure using an abrasive tip or crystals with suction. It removes part of the outer skin surfa
Medical microneedling uses a device with fine needles to create controlled skin punctures. It is used for selected scars or appearance concerns, with effec
Mohs micrographic surgery removes selected skin cancers in stages while examining mapped tissue margins microscopically. The surgeon removes additional tis
Mole removal is a clinical procedure to remove a melanocytic growth for diagnosis, symptoms, or selected cosmetic reasons. The method depends on whether th
Nd:YAG lasers are a family of devices commonly delivering 1064-nm light, with some systems also producing a frequency-doubled wavelength. Long-pulsed, Q-sw
PDO thread procedures place resorbable polydioxanone threads beneath the skin for selected aesthetic goals. Thread design and placement vary; a temporary m
Photodynamic therapy combines a photosensitizing medicine with a specified light exposure to create a local tissue effect. Dermatologic uses include select
Medical phototherapy uses controlled ultraviolet light to treat selected inflammatory skin diseases. Narrowband UVB is a common approach; other forms inclu
A picosecond laser delivers extremely short light pulses that can act on selected pigment or create a fractional tissue response with appropriate optics. T
Platelet-rich plasma for hair loss uses a preparation of a person’s own blood with an increased platelet concentration, injected into selected scalp areas.
A punch biopsy uses a small circular cutting instrument to obtain a cylinder of skin for examination. It is often chosen when a clinician needs tissue from
Q-switched tattoo removal uses very short laser pulses to fragment tattoo pigment in skin. Different ink colors require appropriate wavelengths, and severa
Radiesse is an injectable calcium hydroxylapatite filler consisting of microspheres in a carrier gel. It provides structural support and a subsequent tissu
Radiofrequency microneedling combines needle placement with delivery of radiofrequency energy into or beneath skin. It is an energy-based medical procedure
Scar revision aims to improve a scar’s appearance, comfort, or effect on movement. It may involve surgery, injections, resurfacing, or a combination; revis
Sclerotherapy treats selected unwanted or diseased veins by injecting a sclerosant that damages the inner vessel lining. The treated vein closes and is gra
Sculptra is an injectable poly-L-lactic acid product used for specific aesthetic indications. Rather than acting solely as an immediately visible gel, it p
Shave removal uses a blade to remove a skin lesion at a selected depth, usually after local anesthesia. It can remove some raised benign growths or obtain
A skin biopsy removes a small sample, or sometimes an entire lesion, for laboratory examination. It is a diagnostic procedure used to investigate skin dise
Skin tag removal treats an appropriately identified acrochordon when it catches, bleeds, irritates, or causes cosmetic concern. Skin tags are usually benig
Subcision is a minor surgical technique used to release fibrous bands tethering selected depressed scars to deeper tissue. It is particularly relevant to r
Surgical excision removes a skin lesion through a planned incision, often with a rim of surrounding tissue. It can provide diagnostic tissue or treat a kno
A trichloroacetic acid peel uses a controlled chemical injury to remove selected layers of skin and promote repair. The depth depends on the formulation, a
Ultherapy is a branded microfocused ultrasound treatment with visualization used for selected skin-laxity concerns. Focused acoustic energy creates control
A pulsed dye laser delivers brief pulses of visible light that are preferentially absorbed by hemoglobin in blood vessels. In dermatology, it is used for s