Energist UltraPlus VPL™ System
User Manual
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Section 12: Glossary of Terms
This glossary of terms is meant as a reference for some of the most
commonly used terminology in the cosmetic surgery field.
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Abdomen
: the soft area between the rib cage and the pubic area. A common
area for excess hair, often in a line from the belly button to the pubic hair.
Acid
: a liquid, usually corrosive, with a pH lower than 7, opposite of an alkali.
Acne
: an inflammation of the skin, a result of over production of oil and
bacteria. (Active Acne or Acne Vulgaris).
Actinic Keratosis
: A small rough spot on skin chronically exposed to the sun,
occurs most frequently in fair skinned people.
Acupuncture
: a method of relieving pain by inserting needles into the skin.
Acupressure
: a method of relieving pain by pressing down on an area of the
body.
Adrenal
: a gland that affects certain types of hair growth.
AHA
: see alpha-hydroxy acid.
Alcohol
: a liquid sometimes used for disinfecting skin before and after
treatment. Ethyl grain isopropyl.
Alexandrite
: Laser whose wavelength is at 755nm, used for hair removal.
Alkali
: a liquid with a pH higher than 7. Alkalis are used in depilatory creams
that dissolve hair, and galvanic electrolysis produces alkalis which can
destroy a hair follicle.
Allergy
: a bodily reaction to an irritant. Skin allergies can be exacerbated by
solutions put on the skin.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid
: known as AHA, these solutions are used as exfoliants.
They can help reduce ingrown hairs and improve the look of skin.
Alopecia
: hair loss induced by biologic or medical means. Male pattern
baldness is a type of alopecia.
Alternating Current
: the type of electricity that comes from a wall outlet (AC),
as opposed to direct current (DC).
Ammonia
: a strongly alkaline solution in water.
