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Botox® Cosmetics

 

Botox® Cosmetics belongs to a class of drugs called botulinum toxins. Botox® Cosmetics, a facial muscle-relaxing agent, is the brand name of botulinum toxin type A manufactured by Allergan.

 
         
 
 
 

Collagen

 

The fibrous protein consisting of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue. It is converted into gelatin by boiling.

 
         
 
 
 

Downtime

 

A period of time where the client needs to be recovering as a result of a procedure.

 
         
 
 
 

Anti-Aging

 

Any type of method employed to reduce the effects of sun exposure, gravity, loss of elasticity, loss of tone, and to enhance the skin by means of creating more healthy tissue.

 
         
 
 
 

Melasma

 

A darkening of the skin that can occur due to hormonal shifts or a reaction to over exposure of the sun. Typically seen with pregnancy and menopause.

 
         
 
 
 

Hyperpigmentation

 

The consequence of melanocytes gathering and creating a darker color.

 
         
 
 
  Hypopigmentation   A lack of melanin and melanocytes in an area that results in a lighter shade of skin or no color to the skin.  
   

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