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The word dermal often comes up nowadays in connection with cosmetic treatments. Dermal therapy usually means restoring moisture to dry, cracked skin. Dermal fillers such as collagen can be injected to fill in acne scars or reduce wrinkles. These have now been joined by treatments like Botox, which paralyzes facial dermal muscles, again in order to reduce wrinkles (since those dermal muscles are used to form expressions). A synonym for dermal is cutaneous.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Voluma, part of the Juvederm family, is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler designed for restoring volume to the cheeks, mid-face and chin.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024
Vergara has seen success from the use of dermal fillers in conjunction with the lip flip.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Ultimately, the best way to determine if someone’s a candidate for the lip flip, dermal fillers or any injectable treatments is to speak to a professional.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Xi Huang, PhD, is a cosmetic scientist, dermal tech developer, and founder of I-on Skin-care, based in New Jersey.
—Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023
For scarring that doesn't improve with these products, your healthcare provider may suggest other treatments, including dermal filler injections, dermabrasion, and laser therapy.
—Sheeren Jegtvig, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2024
These proteins allow water molecules to flow in and out of cells, explains Xi Huang, PhD, is a cosmetic scientist, dermal tech developer, and founder of I-on Skin-care, based in New Jersey.
—Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023
Also available are sonography, 3-D dermal scanning, stress-hormone testing, micronutrient analysis, a post-COVID rehabilitation program, and a host of other body, mind, and aesthetic treatments.
—Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2023
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“Dermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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