Every term, in plain language.
Medical aesthetics runs on abbreviations. Here's what each one means, without the marketing, so you can arrive at your consultation already knowing what you're asking about.
- 26 terms, A to Z
- Neutral definitions
- Linked to each treatment
B
- HormonesBHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy)
Hormone therapy using hormones structurally identical to those the body produces. Most often discussed for menopausal symptoms, low libido and low testosterone.
Hormone therapy in Naples Related: TRT, Pellet therapy
- InjectablesBotox
A prescription neuromodulator injected in small amounts to temporarily reduce muscle movement in a treated area. Used cosmetically for frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines, and medically for conditions including excessive sweating and chronic migraine.
Botox in Naples Related: Neuromodulator, Units, Dermal filler
D
- InjectablesDermal filler
An injectable gel used to restore volume or contour, commonly in the cheeks, temples, under the eyes and lips. Distinct from a neuromodulator, which doesn't add volume.
Dermal fillers in Naples Related: Hyaluronic acid, Neuromodulator
E
- Body contouringEmsculpt NEO
A non-invasive body contouring device cleared by the FDA that applies electromagnetic energy and radiofrequency to a treated area. No needles and no downtime.
G
- Weight lossGLP-1
Glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone the body produces that helps regulate appetite, food intake and blood sugar. Several weight-loss medications act on this pathway.
Medical weight loss in Naples Related: Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Titration
H
- GeneralHalf-life
How long it takes for half of a medication to clear the body. It's part of what determines how often a treatment is given.
Related: Titration
- InjectablesHyaluronic acid
A substance that occurs naturally in the body and holds water. The basis of many dermal fillers.
Dermal fillers in Naples Related: Dermal filler
- SkinHydraFacial
A device-based facial that cleanses, exfoliates and delivers serums to the skin in a single session.
Facial rejuvenation in Naples Related: IPL, RF microneedling
I
- LabsInflammatory markers
Blood values that indicate inflammation in the body. Read alongside your other results rather than in isolation.
Wellness labs in Naples Related: Metabolic panel, Micronutrient panel
- SkinIPL (intense pulsed light)
A light-based treatment used on concerns such as sun damage, redness and uneven pigmentation.
Facial rejuvenation in Naples Related: HydraFacial
- IV hydrationIV therapy
Nutrients delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system so the body absorbs them without going through the gut first.
IV therapy in Naples Related: Micronutrient panel
K
- Mind wellnessKetamine therapy
A supervised treatment used in mental health care. Whether you're a candidate is assessed clinically, and sessions are monitored.
L
- Weight lossLipotropic injection
An injection formulated to support fat metabolism. Often discussed alongside a medical weight-loss program rather than on its own.
Medical weight loss in Naples Related: GLP-1
M
- LabsMetabolic panel
A blood panel showing how your body is processing energy. Relevant to weight, energy levels and longer-term health.
Wellness labs in Naples Related: Inflammatory markers, Micronutrient panel
- LabsMicronutrient panel
A blood panel showing which vitamins and minerals you're low in, which isn't always what you'd guess from symptoms alone.
Wellness labs in Naples Related: IV therapy, Metabolic panel
N
- InjectablesNeuromodulator
The category of injectable that Botox belongs to. Works on the nerve signal to a muscle rather than filling or resurfacing tissue.
Botox in Naples Related: Botox, Units
P
- HormonesPellet therapy
One delivery method for hormone therapy, in which a small pellet is placed under the skin to release hormone over time. Whether it suits you is a clinical decision.
Hormone therapy in Naples Related: BHRT, Subcutaneous
- HormonesPeptide therapy
Treatment using peptides: short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Around 7,000 peptides occur naturally in the body, acting as signaling molecules that instruct other cells which functions to perform.
Hormone therapy in Naples Related: GLP-1
- SkinPRP (platelet-rich plasma)
A concentrate prepared from a small sample of your own blood, spun in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich portion, then applied or injected into a treated area.
R
- SkinRF microneedling
A treatment combining fine needles with radiofrequency energy to reach the deeper layers of the skin.
Facial rejuvenation in Naples Related: PRP
S
- Weight lossSemaglutide
A prescription GLP-1 medication. Brand-name versions are FDA-approved for specific uses. Compounded versions aren't FDA-approved.
Medical weight loss in Naples Related: GLP-1, Titration
- GeneralSubcutaneous
Into the layer of fat just beneath the skin, one of the routes by which an injectable medication may be administered.
Related: Half-life
T
- Weight lossTirzepatide
A prescription weight-loss medication that targets more than one pathway involved in appetite regulation and metabolism.
Medical weight loss in Naples Related: GLP-1, Titration
- GeneralTitration
Adjusting a dose gradually to find the lowest amount that achieves the intended effect, while monitoring how you respond.
Related: Half-life
- HormonesTRT (testosterone replacement therapy)
Hormone therapy used to treat low testosterone levels in men. Prescribed and supervised clinically, following testing.
Hormone therapy in Naples Related: BHRT
U
- InjectablesUnits (of Botox)
How neuromodulator dose is measured and usually priced. The number of units a treatment uses depends on the area and is decided by your practitioner at consultation.
Botox in Naples Related: Botox, Neuromodulator
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These definitions are general information, not medical advice, and they're deliberately neutral. Nothing here claims a result. Whether any treatment or medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made with your practitioner at your consultation.
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