Glossary
The substances behind Dibélle's treatments. What they are, how they work, where they're used.
- Read more
Hyaluronic Acid
HA · sodium hyaluronate · hyaluronan
Water-binding sugar molecule found naturally in the skin. The foundation of modern fillers and skin boosters.
- Read more
Calcium Hydroxylapatite
CaHA · calcium hydroxyapatite · Radiesse
Mineral biostimulator built from the body's own bone matrix. Adds volume on day one and stimulates collagen over months.
- Read more
PDRN
polydeoxyribonucleotide · salmon DNA · Rejuran
DNA fragments from salmon that signal fibroblasts to repair the skin. The active ingredient in Rejuran.
- Read more
Exosomes
exosomes · extracellular vesicles
Stem-cell messengers in nano format. Deliver growth factors and signalling proteins to skin cells.
- Read more
Polynucleotides
polynucleotides · PN · Nucleofill · Plinest
Longer DNA fragments that provide both tissue support and a regenerative signal. The class behind Nucleofill and Plinest.
- Read more
Poly-L-lactic Acid
PLLA · poly-L-lactic acid · Sculptra
Synthetic biostimulator that breaks down slowly and triggers the body's collagen production. The base of Sculptra.
- Read more
Botulinum Toxin
Botox · BoNT-A · botulinum toxin type A · Dysport · Bocouture · Xeomin · Letybo · Azzalure
A purified protein that temporarily blocks nerve signals to muscles. The active substance behind Botox and every other muscle-relaxing injection.
- Read more
Hyaluronidase
Hylase · hyaluronidase · Hyalase · Hylenex
Enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid in 24 to 48 hours. The safety net of filler treatment.
- Read more
Polycaprolactone
PCL · polycaprolactone · Ellansé · Polyphil
Synthetic biostimulator in microsphere form that breaks down over up to 4 years and builds collagen.
- Read more
Polydioxanone
PDO · polydioxanone · PDO threads
Resorbable polymer in thread form that lifts skin mechanically and stimulates collagen.
- Read more
PRP
platelet-rich plasma · vampire facial
Platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, concentrated and re-injected to drive regeneration.
- Read more
PRF
platelet-rich fibrin · i-PRF
Platelet-rich fibrin concentrate from your own blood — the second-generation PRP with slow release.
- Read more
Sculptra
Sculptra Aesthetic · PLLA filler · collagen stimulator
Galderma's biostimulator injection for large-scale volume restoration. Builds your own collagen.
- Read more
Radiesse
Radiesse+ · Radiesse Plus · CaHA filler
Merz biostimulator with calcium hydroxylapatite. Volume on day one, collagen for 12 to 18 months.
- Read more
Profhilo
Profhilo H+L · Profhilo Body · Profhilo Structura · bio-remodelling
IBSA's hybrid hyaluronic acid for bio-remodelling. Hydrates deeply and stimulates collagen without adding volume.
- Read more
Lidocaine
lidocaine · xylocaine · local anaesthetic
Local anaesthetic that blocks nerve signals. Often built directly into filler products and peels.
- Read more
Glycolic Acid
AHA · alpha hydroxy acid · glycolic acid
The smallest AHA acid with the highest penetration. The foundation of superficial chemical peels.
- Read more
Salicylic Acid
BHA · beta hydroxy acid · salicylic acid
Fat-soluble BHA acid that penetrates pores. The first choice for acne and oily skin.
- Read more
TCA
trichloroacetic acid · TCA peel
Strong peel acid that coagulates protein in the skin's outer layers. Medium- to deep-depth peeling.
- Read more
Mesotherapy
mesotherapy · microinjections · intradermal injections
The technique of injecting micro-doses of active substances into the middle layer of skin for targeted effect.
- Read more
Microneedling
microneedling · collagen induction therapy · CIT · Dermapen · Dermaroller
Creates controlled micro-channels in the skin to trigger collagen build-up and improve product uptake.
- Read more
Skin Booster
skin booster · bio-revitalisation · bio-remodelling
Umbrella term for injectable treatments that hydrate and improve skin quality without adding volume.
- Read more
Restylane
Restylane Lyft · Restylane Volyme · Restylane Lidocaine · Restylane Skinboosters
Galderma's hyaluronic acid portfolio with 25+ years of clinical history. The world's first HA filler.
- Read more
Juvéderm
Juvederm Vycross · Juvéderm Volift · Juvéderm Voluma · Juvéderm Volbella · Juvéderm Ultra
Allergan's hyaluronic acid portfolio with Vycross technology. One of the world's most used fillers.
- Read more
HarmonyCa
HArmonyCa · Harmony Ca · HArmonyCa with Lidocaine
Allergan's hybrid of filler and biostimulator. CaHA microspheres in a cross-linked HA matrix.
- Read more
Rejuran
Rejuran Healer · Rejuran I · Rejuran S · Rejuran HB
Korean PDRN product that signals fibroblasts to repair the skin. The 'salmon DNA injection'.
- Read more
Jalupro
Jalupro Classic · Jalupro HMW · Jalupro Super Hydro · Jalupro Young
Italian skin booster with hyaluronic acid and amino acids. Provides building blocks for collagen production.
- Read more
Amino Acids
amino acids · essential amino acids · collagen building blocks
The building blocks of collagen and elastin. The core of bio-revitalising cocktails like Sunekos and Jalupro.
- Read more
Glutathione
glutathione · GSH · L-glutathione
The body's most important antioxidant. Used for skin glow, pigment evening, and detoxification via vitamin drip.
- Read more
Mandelic Acid
mandelic acid · AHA · alpha hydroxy acid
Mild AHA acid that suits sensitive skin well. A safer alternative to glycolic acid for Fitzpatrick IV-VI.
- Read more
Sunekos
Sunekos 200 · Sunekos 1200 · Sunekos Performa
Italian bio-revitalising cocktail with 6 amino acids and hyaluronic acid. Builds new collagen and elastin.
- Read more
Nucleofill
Nucleofill Strong · Nucleofill Soft Plus · Nucleofill Medium Plus · Nucleofill Eyes
Italian polynucleotide injection with four versions for different skin areas. Bio-stimulation and hydration.
- Read more
Plinest
Plinest Fast · PhilArt Plinest
Italian polynucleotide injection from Mastelli. The pioneer product in the polynucleotide category.
- Read more
Belotero
Belotero Balance · Belotero Intense · Belotero Volume · Belotero Lips
Merz hyaluronic acid portfolio with CPM cross-linking. Soft integration especially for fine lines.
- Read more
Stylage
Stylage S · Stylage M · Stylage L · Stylage XL · Stylage XXL · Stylage Special Lips
Vivacy's hyaluronic acid portfolio with built-in antioxidant. France's second-largest filler brand.
- Read more
Revolax
Revolax Fine · Revolax Deep · Revolax Sub-Q
Korean hyaluronic acid portfolio with strong global presence. Competitively priced premium filler.
- Read more
Vitaran
Vitaran I · Vitaran II · Vitaran Hair
Italian hyaluronic acid–based skin booster with vitamin and mineral enrichment. Skin glow and quality.
- Read more
Polyphil
Polyphil Next · Polyphil Hair · Polyphil Eye
Italian PCL-based biostimulator with several area-specific versions. Long durability through collagen build-up.
- Read more
PRX-T33
PRX T33 · WiQo Plus · bioactive peeling
Italian no-downtime peel with TCA and low-concentration hydrogen peroxide. Bio-revitalisation without flaking.