Veritas Backstage: Beauty & Plastic Surgery

A acne facial is a skincare treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, and treats the skin to reduce pimples and oil. It usually includes cleansing, extractions, a mask, moisturizers, and sometimes a soothing mask or LED therapy to calm inflammation.

Acne treatments are medical or cosmetic options to clear pimples, reduce oil, and prevent breakouts. They include cleansers, topical medicines, meds for inflammation or hormones, and procedures like extractions or light therapy, tailored to skin type.

Anti-aging Facials are skincare treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, using cleanses, exfoliation, collagen-boosting serums, masques, and massage to hydrate and firm the skin, improve texture, and promote a youthful, radiant look.

Anti-aging facial is a skin treatment designed to reduce signs of aging. It typically cleanses, exfoliates, nourishes with serums, and uses massage or masks to hydrate and brighten the skin, aiming to improve texture and reduce fine lines.

B-12 injections are injections of vitamin B12 given under the skin or into muscle to boost energy, nerve function, and red blood cell production; they involve a quick shot, usually in a clinic, with a recommended schedule from a healthcare provider.

BBL photo facial is a skin treatment that uses light pulses to reduce redness, dark spots, and uneven tone. It targets pigmented and vascular areas, improves texture, and typically requires multiple quick sessions with minimal downtime.

BOTOX treatments involve injections of botulinum toxin to temporarily relax facial muscles, reducing wrinkles. The procedure is quick, usually with minor discomfort, and results appear in days and last several months, requiring repeat sessions for maintenance.

CO2 Laser Resurfacing is a skin treatment that uses a precise CO2 laser to remove thin layers of damaged skin. It tightens, smooths fine lines, wrinkles, and scars by encouraging new, healthier skin as it heals.

Chemical peels use a special acid solution applied to the skin to remove the outer layers, improving texture and tone. It involves cleansing, applying the solution, a brief tingling sensation, and post-care skincare to promote new, smoother skin.

Cosmetic surgery is medical procedures that improve appearance, often by reshaping or enhancing features. It involves consultation, planning, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery to achieve a desired look, not treating underlying health issues.

A Deep Cleansing Facial is a skin treatment that cleans deep into pores, removes dirt and blackheads, exfoliates, and hydrates. It usually includes cleansing, steaming, extractions, exfoliation, a massage, and a soothing mask to refresh the skin.

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic treatment that gently shaves off the top layer of dead skin and peach fuzz with a sterile blade, leaving skin smoother and glowier; it involves cleansing, a light scalpel pass, and soothing hydration.

Dysport treatment is a quick cosmetic procedure that injects a small amount of botulinum toxin into facial muscles to relax them, reducing wrinkles. Injections take minutes, with mild soreness and little downtime, usually lasting 3–6 months.

A European facial is a pampering skin treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, steams, extracts impurities, and nourishes the face with a massage and masks to improve clarity, texture, and overall glow.

Face lift is a cosmetic procedure that tightens and reshapes the face by removing excess skin and lifting underlying tissues to reduce sagging, wrinkles, and define contours, usually done with small incisions and sometimes in combination with fat grafts or tightening techniques.

Glycolic peels are a cosmetic treatment using glycolic acid to gently exfoliate the skin, removing dead cells to reveal smoother, brighter skin. It involves applying a glycolic solution, sometimes with varying strengths, and may require a short neutralizing rinse and aftercare.

HydraFacial is a noninvasive facial treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin using a suction device that removes impurities while infusing serums for a refreshed, glowing complexion.

IPL photo facial is a skin treatment that uses light pulses to target sun damage, redness, or dark spots. It involves cleansing, applying a cooling gel, and delivering gentle light to improve skin tone with minimal downtime.

IPL skin rejuvenation treatment uses intense pulsed light to target pigment, redness, and rough skin. It involves a handheld light device moved over the face to improve tone, texture, and glow with multiple short sessions and mild, temporary redness or sensitivity.

IV therapy is a treatment that delivers vitamins, minerals, or fluids directly into your bloodstream through a small IV line, usually to boost hydration, energy, or recovery. A clinician consults you, then inserts a catheter and administers the chosen solutions over a short session.

JUVÉDERM treatments are quick, in-office dermal filler injections that smooth wrinkles and restore volume in the face by adding monographs of gel-like substances under the skin, usually lasting several months with minimal downtime.

Kybella is a non-surgical injectable treatment that dissolves fat under the chin to reduce a double chin. A clinician injects small amounts in multiple spots, with possible swelling or bruising; results appear gradually as the fat is broken down and absorbed by the body.

Lactic acid peels are a gentle facial treatment using a mild fruit acid to exfoliate the skin, helping to remove dead cells, brighten the complexion, and improve texture. A clinician applies the solution for a brief time, followed by rinsing and soothing care.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light to damage hair follicles, reducing future growth. A technician treats areas with a laser, often needing multiple sessions; you may feel a warm snap and slight tingling, with temporary redness afterward.

Lip fillers are cosmetic injections that use soft gel to plump and shape the lips, adding volume, smoothness, and definition. The procedure involves numbing the area, injecting fillers carefully, and may require hydration and touch-ups over time.

Massages are professional sessions where a therapist uses hands, fingers, and sometimes tools to rub and press your muscles, aiming to relax, relieve tension, reduce pain, and improve circulation. Sessions vary in technique and duration.

Microblading is a cosmetic procedure that uses a tiny blade to deposit pigment under the skin, creating natural-looking eyebrow hair strokes. It typically involves measuring, numbing, and subtle, semi-permanent shading that lasts about 1–3 years.

Microneedling uses tiny needles to create small, controlled wounds in the skin, stimulating collagen. A device with fine needles is rolled or stamped over the area, often with a topical numbing cream, to improve texture, tone, and firmness over sessions.

A PDO thread lift is a cosmetic treatment that uses thin threads inserted under the skin to lift and tighten sagging facial areas. The threads stimulate collagen as they dissolve, often with minimal downtime and results that improve over weeks.

A PRP facial uses a patient’s own blood to extract plasma rich in platelets, then it’s injected or applied to the skin to stimulate collagen and healing. It often involves drawing blood, processing it, and applying or microneedling the PRP into the face.

Restylane is a dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid that doctors inject under the skin to smooth wrinkles, add volume, or contour facial areas; treatment is quick, usually optional numbing, with results lasting several months to over a year depending on the area treated.

Rosacea facial is a skincare treatment tailored to rosacea-prone skin, aiming to calm redness and sensitivity. It typically includes gentle cleansing, soothing serums, and protective masks or creams, with light massage and avoiding irritants to reduce flare-ups.

Sculptra treatments are cosmetic injections that stimulate collagen to gradually restore facial volume and smooth wrinkles. It involves injecting poly-L-lactic acid under the skin in a few sessions, with results developing over weeks to months.

A TCA peel is a chemical facial treatment using trichloroacetic acid to exfoliate outer skin layers, helping wrinkles, spots, and acne. It involves applying the acid, a controlled peel time, and post-care with healing and sun protection.

A Teen facial is a skincare treatment for teenagers that cleanses the skin, unclogs pores, and hydrates it. It usually includes a gentle cleanse, scrub, extractions if needed, a mask, toning, and moisturizer, with tips for at-home care.

The Vampire Facial is a cosmetic procedure that uses a patient’s own blood-derived platelets to stimulate skin healing and renewal. Blood is drawn, processed to concentrate platelets, and then applied or injected into the face to boost collagen and reduce signs of aging.

Waxing is a hair removal method where warm or cold wax is spread on the skin and a strip or cloth is pressed on, then pulled away to remove hair from the root. It can be done on different body areas and results last longer than shaving.