Glossary

18 terms used across GlowTrip's treatment guides, explained in plain language — general definitions, not a description of any specific clinic's technique.

A
Aesthetic medicine

A broad field covering non-surgical and surgical treatments concerned with appearance. Scope and regulation differ by country.

A
Aftercare

Instructions and follow-up support provided after a treatment. What is included varies by clinic and should be confirmed in writing.

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Acne scar

Textural change in the skin that can follow acne. Approaches are assessed individually by a qualified professional.

B
Board certification

A country-specific credential indicating specialist training. The issuing body, not the phrase, is what you verify.

C
Consultation

An assessment appointment before treatment. Some clinics offer a remote consultation before an in-person visit.

D
Downtime

The period after a treatment during which normal activity may be affected. Estimates vary between people and clinics.

F
Filler

An injectable product used to add volume or contour. Brands and formulations differ; ask which is being used.

H
Hair restoration

A category covering surgical and non-surgical approaches to hair loss.

I
Injectable

Any treatment delivered by injection. The category includes very different products.

L
Laser treatment

Device-based treatment using light energy. The specific device and setting matter more than the word "laser".

L
Liposuction

A surgical procedure to remove fat deposits. Performed by a surgeon after individual assessment.

N
Neuromodulator

An injectable that temporarily reduces muscle movement. Sold under several brand names.

R
Rhinoplasty

Surgical reshaping of the nose. Techniques and recovery differ substantially between approaches.

S
Skin booster

An umbrella term for injectable hydrating treatments. The specific product and protocol vary widely by clinic.

S
Skin tightening

Device-based categories using ultrasound or radiofrequency energy. Not interchangeable with surgical lifting.

S
Signature / Featured

GlowTrip paid membership tiers that affect placement in the directory, not ratings or reviews.

T
Thread lift

A non-surgical lifting category using absorbable threads. Thread type and placement vary.

U
Ultherapy

A brand name for a specific ultrasound-based skin tightening device.