Skin & Wellness
Treatment Glossary

Aesthetic nursing refers to cosmetic and skin treatments delivered by a registered nurse with specialised training in aesthetic procedures, rather than a beautician or beauty therapist. Because it's nurse-led, it typically involves a clinical assessment of medical history and suitability before any treatment or product recommendation is made.

Used in: our Aesthetic Nursing services.

A buccal facial (or buccal massage) is a facial massage technique performed partly from inside the mouth, working the buccal muscles of the cheeks. It's used to release tension held in the jaw and facial muscles, which can help improve definition and circulation in the lower face.

Used in: our Buccal Facial.

Collagen Induction Therapy is the clinical term for treatments — most commonly microneedling — that create controlled micro-injuries in the skin to trigger its natural wound-healing response, which includes producing new collagen and elastin. It's a mechanism rather than a single product, and underpins several resurfacing and anti-ageing treatments.

Used in: our Microneedling (Dermapen4) treatments.

Dermapen4 is a specific brand and model of microneedling device, used to perform Collagen Induction Therapy. It's referenced by name because the needle configuration and technology varies between microneedling devices, and Dermapen4 has clinical and scientific backing for anti-ageing, scar reduction and skin regeneration.

Used in: our Microneedling treatments.

Exosomes are microscopic vesicles naturally released by cells that carry signals cells use to communicate with one another, including instructions related to repair and regeneration. In skin treatments, exosomes are applied topically or during procedures like microneedling to help support the skin's own renewal and recovery processes.

Used in: our Microneedling enhancements.

Fractional plasma is a technology that combines plasma energy with radiofrequency to create a grid of tiny, controlled micro-injuries across the skin, rather than treating the entire surface at once. This "fractional" approach triggers the skin's repair response while leaving surrounding tissue intact, which can mean less downtime than fully ablative treatments.

Used in: our OPUS Plasma Resurfacing Treatment.

Full-spectrum infrared refers to the combined use of near, mid and far infrared wavelengths, each of which penetrates the body to a different depth. Near infrared reaches muscles and nerves, mid infrared reaches soft tissue, and far infrared is absorbed at the skin's surface — together used for warmth-based therapies like infrared saunas.

Used in: our Infrared Sauna.

Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, which is responsible for removing excess fluid and waste from the body's tissues. It's commonly used to reduce fluid retention and puffiness, support detoxification, and improve circulation.

Used in: our Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Lymphatic Drainage Facial.

Microneedling is a treatment that uses fine needles to create controlled micro-punctures in the skin, triggering Collagen Induction Therapy (the skin's natural repair and collagen production process). It's commonly used for fine lines, scarring, texture and overall skin regeneration.

Used in: our Microneedling (Dermapen4) treatments.

Photobiomodulation is the clinical term for red and near-infrared light therapy, where specific, calibrated light wavelengths are used to stimulate cellular activity — supporting collagen production, reducing inflammation, and aiding recovery. Not all red light devices deliver true photobiomodulation; the therapeutic effect depends on precise, clinically dosed wavelengths rather than light output alone.

Used in: our Photobiomodulation Cellular Renewal Bed.

Radiofrequency skin tightening uses energy waves to heat the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and causing existing collagen fibres to contract. This results in gradually firmer, tighter-looking skin over the weeks following treatment, without surgery.

Used in: our ALMA Prime X Contouring and Korean Facelift Bundle.

Scar Reduction Therapy describes the use of microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy) specifically targeted at improving the appearance of scarring, including surgical and acne scarring, by encouraging the skin to remodel collagen in the affected area.

Used in: our Microneedling (Dermapen4) treatments.

Skin boosters are injectable or topical treatments designed to improve skin hydration, elasticity and overall quality from within, rather than targeting a specific line or wrinkle. They're typically used as an enhancement alongside other treatments rather than as a standalone procedure.

Used in: our Microneedling and Skin Treatment enhancements.

Spicules are microscopic, needle-shaped structures derived from hydrolysed sea sponge, sometimes called "liquid microneedling." When applied to the skin, they create temporary micro-channels in the outer layer, allowing active ingredients to absorb more effectively - offering a needle-free alternative to physical microneedling, with no downtime.

Used in: our Dr.estheé Korean Freshwater Spicule Treatment.

Unipolar radiofrequency is a form of RF technology that delivers energy in a single direction through the tissue, often used alongside sculpting technologies like SpeedSculpt to target contour, firmness and fluid retention in specific areas such as the jawline and lower face.

Used in: our Korean Facelift Bundle.