New York Cosmetic Surgery Shorthand
Residents of the Big Apple are out in front of most trends in contemporary culture. Innovations in entertainment, food and fashion—it’s all part of the buzz here in Manhattan. Locals set the pace in cosmetic improvement as well, and that’s why you may hear them using inventive new names for aesthetic treatment areas.
Here are some catchy nicknames that capture the impact of the passing years on facial features.
- 11’s: The 11’s, or “eleven lines,” are the vertical grooves between your eyebrows. The medical term for these wrinkles is glabellar lines. Created by repeated muscle action, these wrinkles are often good targets for BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport®.
- Smoker’s Lines: Even if you have never smoked a cigarette, you may have tiny vertical wrinkles above your upper lip called smoker’s lines. Many cosmetic surgeons aim a one-two punch at these wrinkles: dermabrasion or a chemical peel to improve skin quality and light treatment with a dermal filler to plump the wrinkles from underneath.
- Parentheses: The lines running from your nose to the corners of your mouth are called nasolabial folds in the medical profession; average people tend to refer to these wrinkles as parentheses. Since these lines form as tissues age and sink beneath the skin, treatment with a dermal filler such as JUVÉDERM® or Restylane® could be a good choice.
- Marionette Lines: If you have ever thought that vertical depressions on your chin give a puppet look to your lower face, you’ve spotted what some people call marionette lines. These wrinkles—which are often made up of many small fissures—are also good candidates for JUVÉDERM® or Restylane® treatment.
One of the reasons there’s so much discussion about facial aging nowadays—including all the nicknames—is that there are so many options for rejuvenation. From topical treatments to enliven the skin to injectables for non-invasive wrinkle smoothing to longer-lasting results via cosmetic surgery, New York residents have an array of options.
If we can help, please call us for a consultation at 212-570-6080. We would be pleased to be your partner in looking great today and well into the future.
