American Self Glossary of Terms

Botox
Esthetic
Liposuction
Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels
Orthopaedic
Restylane, Juvaderm, and Collagen Fillers
Cosmetic Surgery News
Esthetic Services in Richmond
Orthopaedic Services in Richmond
Orthopaedic Surgery in Richmond
American Self in Richmond Virginia

Botox Wrinkle Therapy:
Botulinum toxin type A (Botox©)
BOTOX© is a natural purified protein, which in very low doses relaxes the overactive muscles that cause frown lines to form. Treatment is simple and non-surgical and smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your brows that have developed over time. See www.botox.com for more information. Top

Esthetic
Administered by a licensed esthetician, American Self's Esthetic Services are topical, non-invasive techniques designed to restore smoothness, radiance and balance to aging skin. Top

Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past decade, liposuction, which is also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction lipectomy," has benefited from several new refinements. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique, and the super-wet technique, are helping many plastic surgeons to provide selected patients with more precise results and quicker recovery times. Although no type of liposuction is a substitute for dieting and exercise, liposuction can remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods.

Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels: Microdermabrasion
A technique that uses tiny particles that pass through a vacuum tube gently to scrape away the ageing skin, resulting in gentle abrasion or a "polishing" process that stimulates the growth of new skin cells. Please visit The American Society of Plastic Surgeons for more information. Top

Orthopaedic
Pertaining to the correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system, pertaining to orthopaedics.

Restylane and Collagen Fillers:
Restylane is a clear, non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance, called hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to your skin. See www.restylane.com for more information. Top