Medical Aesthetics Glossary

noun a medical condition characterized by the darkening of an area of skin due to an excess of melanin

• Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition characterized by dark patches on the skin.
• I have been trying different products to lighten my hyperpigmentation.
• My hyperpigmentation is really bothering me, I need to find a solution.
• Her past mistakes left a mark on her life, like a form of emotional hyperpigmentation.

noun the act or process of making something or someone thinner or more slender

• The skinnification of the design was achieved through careful editing and simplification.
• I'm working on the skinnification of my wardrobe by getting rid of clothes I never wear.
• She's all about that skinnification life, always trying to slim down her social media presence.
• The skinnification of the company's budget led to layoffs and cost-cutting measures.

noun a thickened scar that forms on the skin and spreads beyond the original injury site

adjective related to or characteristic of keloids

• The patient developed a keloid scar as a result of the injury.
• I heard keloids can be really itchy and bothersome.
• I hate how keloids make my skin look bumpy and uneven.
• The keloid of lies grew bigger and more noticeable with each passing day.