Glossary
Skin knowledge A to Z.
229 terms from our treatments, our technologies and what carries the skin from within. Short, clear, without detours.
- Acne Concerns
- Sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria block the pores. We calm active acne with Healite II and Q-switch and renew the surface with LaseMD Ultra. Read more →
- Acne scars Concerns
- Depressions left after acne has healed. Fractional lasers level them, step by step. Read more →
- Active ampoules Technology
- The LaseMD Ultra ampoules: vitamin C, vitamin A, tranexamic acid, resveratrol. They penetrate deeper through the freshly opened channels. Read more →
- Adult acne Concerns
- Acne after 25, often along the chin and jawline, often hormonally driven. We treat skin and triggers together: light outside, nutrition inside. Read more →
- Aftercare Treatment
- What counts after the treatment: sun protection, skincare, no sauna the same day. You receive a plan.
- Antioxidants Skin
- Vitamin C, vitamin E, resveratrol and other substances that neutralise free radicals. In the LaseMD ampoule and on the plate.
- Applicator Technology
- The pad through which EMFACE delivers energy into skin and muscle. One applicator per area, cheeks always on both sides.
- Appointments The House
- Monday to Friday by arrangement. Cancellations up to 24 hours in advance by phone and e-mail. Read more →
- Atrophic scars Concerns
- Scars below the skin level because tissue is missing. Non-ablative lasers fill them from within. Read more →
- Baseline session Technology
- The first CellGym session: questionnaire, resting pulse, oxygen saturation, setting of the intervals. 60 minutes. Read more →
- Blue light 415 nm Technology
- Acts on the bacteria that sustain acne. Part of the Healite II series for blemished skin. Read more →
- Bookable individually Treatment
- Every service has its own appointment, price and duration. Only EMFACE, only CellGym, only a skin analysis: all possible. Read more →
- Boxcar scars Concerns
- Broad, sharply defined acne scars. Fractional lasers stimulate rebuilding from below. Read more →
- Carbon peel Technology
- Carbon mask plus short-pulsed laser: the mask binds sebum and is lifted off by the light. For pores and shine. Read more →
- Causes Inside
- Naturopathy asks why the skin reacts, not only how. We ask this question before every series. Read more →
- CellGym IHHT Technology
- Intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia training: the air you breathe alternates between low and high oxygen. 40 minutes lying down, with a mask. The heart of our Reset programme. Read more →
- Ceramides Skin
- Lipids that hold the skin barrier together. They decline with age; skincare with ceramides strengthens the barrier.
- Certificate of competence Proof
- The personal certificate required under the Swiss V-NISSG ordinance for treatments with laser, light and sound. Our certificate for Skin and Pigmentation is registered in the ePortal NISSG of the Federal Office of Public Health. Read more →
- Cheeks Skin
- They carry the contour of the face. EMFACE lifts the cheek muscles, always treated on both sides.
- Cherry angioma Concerns
- Small, benign vascular spots, often ruby red. Up to 3 mm we treat them with light, away from the eye area. Read more →
- Chromophore Technology
- The structure that absorbs light: haemoglobin, melanin or water. We choose the wavelength by the chromophore.
- Cleansing Care
- Gentle, twice a day, without disturbing the barrier. No scrubbing, no hot water.
- Clear Concept
- Healite II, Q-switched Nd:YAG and LaseMD Ultra against acne and marks after acne. Six sessions. Read more →
- Collagen Skin
- The scaffolding protein of the skin. From the age of 25 its production falls by about one percent a year. ResurFX, LaseMD Ultra and EMFACE stimulate it again. Read more →
- Comedones Concerns
- Blackheads and whiteheads: blocked pores, open (dark) or closed (light). They are the beginning of acne and respond well to light and skincare. Read more →
- Comfort button Technology
- The button in the client's hand that stops an EMFACE treatment at any time. Safety is part of comfort.
- Complexion Skin
- The overall impression of colour, evenness and light. Photofractional and LaseMD Ultra create an even complexion. Read more →
- Consent Treatment
- Before every treatment we explain procedure, effect and possible reactions. You confirm in writing. That is respect, not formality.
- Contact gel Technology
- The gel between handpiece and skin during IPL. It conducts the light and cools.
- Contour Skin
- The lines of the face: cheeks, jawline, the transition from chin to neck. EMFACE firms the skin and the muscles that carry the contour. Read more →
- Contour Concept
- EMFACE face plus LaseMD Ultra. Contour and complexion, four sessions, no downtime. Read more →
- Contraindication Treatment
- A reason not to treat: pregnancy, certain medication, fresh tan, metal implants for radiofrequency. We ask before every session.
- Cooling Technology
- Contact cooling or cold air protects the surface while the energy works beneath. It makes treatments more comfortable.
- Couperose Concerns
- Fine, dilated vessels on cheeks and nose. IPL and Q-switch fade them in two to four sessions. Read more →
- Crow's feet Skin
- Fine lines at the outer corner of the eye. The EMFACE eye applicator and LaseMD Ultra smooth the eye area.
- Dark circles Skin
- Shadows beneath the eyes caused by thin skin, tiredness or structure. We soften them by firming the eye area and strengthening the skin.
- Derma Longevity Inside
- Our concept: high-tech aesthetics outside, nutrition and naturopathic methods inside, skin analysis over time. Skin that ages well. Read more →
- Dermis Skin
- The layer beneath the epidermis, home to collagen, elastin, vessels and sebaceous glands. Radiofrequency and fractional lasers work here.
- Diffuse redness Concerns
- Flushing without individual vessels. IPL calms the complexion over the course of a series. Read more →
- Double chin Skin
- Lax skin and tissue beneath the chin. We firm the jawline with EMFACE Submentum, no needle, no downtime. Read more →
- Downtime Treatment
- The time after a treatment during which one is not presentable. Here: none to a few days of redness.
- Dull complexion Concerns
- Skin that does not reflect light: tired, dry, uneven. Renewal & Glow brings the reflection back. Read more →
- Elastin Skin
- The protein that gives skin its snap, like an elastic band that loosens with time. Radiofrequency and light support its renewal.
- EMFACE Technology
- Technology by BTL combining synchronised radiofrequency and HIFES. Firms skin and facial muscles in four sessions of 20 minutes. Read more →
- EMFACE Eyes Technology
- The applicator for the eye area. Strengthens the ring muscle around the eye and makes the gaze look more awake. Read more →
- EMFACE Submentum Technology
- The applicator for the jawline. Firms skin and muscle beneath the chin, 20 minutes, no downtime. Read more →
- Enlarged pores Concerns
- Visible pores caused by sebum, age and sun. LaseMD Ultra and Photofractional refine them. Read more →
- Epidermis Skin
- The outer layer of the skin, about 0.1 mm thin. It renews itself every four weeks from the bottom up. Non-ablative lasers stimulate exactly this process without breaking the surface.
- ePortal NISSG Proof
- The register of the Federal Office of Public Health listing every person holding a certificate of competence. Publicly accessible. Read more →
- Erbium glass laser Technology
- Fractional, non-ablative laser at 1565 nm. Known on the Stellar M22 as ResurFX. Read more →
- Evenness Skin
- Uniform colour and texture. VISIA measures it, LaseMD Ultra and Q-switch improve it.
- Examination body Proof
- A body recognised by the Federal Department of Home Affairs that runs training and examination for the certificate of competence. Only its certificates are valid.
- Expression lines Skin
- Lines created by repeated muscle movement: forehead, frown line, crow's feet. EMFACE and light smooth the skin above them. Read more →
- Eye area Skin
- The thinnest skin of the face. The EMFACE eye applicator strengthens the orbicular muscle and makes the eye area look more awake.
- Facial muscles Skin
- More than 40 muscles shape and lift the face. With age they lose tension. HIFES trains them selectively.
- Fibroblasts Skin
- The cells that produce collagen and elastin. Every one of our treatments is, at heart, a conversation with the fibroblasts.
- First consultation Treatment
- 45 minutes with skin analysis. Concern, goals, plan. The fee is credited against a treatment. Read more →
- Fitzpatrick skin type Skin
- Six types, from very fair to dark, based on the reaction to sun. We determine it before every light and laser treatment. Our skin type check gives a first estimate. Read more →
- Fluence Technology
- The energy density of a pulse in joules per square centimetre. Set according to skin type and target.
- Foot health The House
- Well-kept, healthy feet belong to aesthetics from head to toe. Hottinger Podologie in the same house takes care of them. Read more →
- Forehead lines Skin
- Horizontal lines across the forehead. EMFACE lifts the forehead muscle and smooths the skin above it. Read more →
- Fractional Technology
- The laser does not treat the skin as a whole but in thousands of tiny points. Healthy skin remains between them, so recovery is fast.
- From within Inside
- Nutrition, micronutrients, sleep, stress and the skin barrier co-determine how skin ages. Our consultation on this takes 60 minutes. Read more →
- Frown line Skin
- The vertical line between the eyebrows. We treat it with EMFACE and non-ablative laser.
- Fruit acids Care
- AHAs dissolve dead skin cells and refine texture. In low concentration as skincare, not as a replacement for treatment.
- Gift vouchers The House
- Valid for two years, redeemable for any service. With a personal card on request. Read more →
- Glow Skin
- Skin that reflects light because it is smooth and hydrated. Our Renewal & Glow concern exists for exactly this. Read more →
- Glycation Skin
- Sugar binds to collagen and stiffens it. Less sugar in the diet is skincare from within. Read more →
- Gut and microbiome Inside
- The gut flora influences inflammation, nutrient uptake and thereby the complexion. Rebuilding and regulation are part of our naturopathic methods. Read more →
- Gut and skin Inside
- Digestion and skin are linked. A balanced diet often shows in the complexion.
- Gut flora analysis Inside
- A stool analysis through a partner laboratory that shows the composition of the microbiome. The basis for rebuilding and nutrition. Read more →
- Hair removal Concept
- With laser or IPL through partners holding the certificate of competence for hair removal. Read more →
- Healite II Technology
- LED system by Lutronic with blue, red and near-infrared light. Calms, supports regeneration, works on acne. 20 minutes. Read more →
- HIFES Technology
- High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation: impulses that train the facial muscles. Part of EMFACE. Read more →
- Home programme Care
- The guide you receive after every series: what, when, how long. Included.
- Hottinger Podologie The House
- The sister practice of Villa Zeltweg for foot health, Zeltweg 74, Zurich. Own website hottinger-podologie.ch. Read more →
- Hydration Skin
- The water content of the skin. Well-hydrated skin looks smoother and reflects light better. Drinking, humectants and an intact barrier.
- Hyperoxia Technology
- Oxygen-rich air alternating with hypoxia. The alternation is the training. Read more →
- Hypoxia Technology
- A state of less oxygen in the air you breathe, as at altitude. In training, brief and controlled, as a stimulus for the cells. Read more →
- Ice-pick scars Concerns
- Narrow, deep acne scars. They need several sessions with ResurFX and LaseMD Ultra. Read more →
- Inner aesthetics Inside
- Our vision: beautiful skin begins in the cells, the gut, sleep and on the plate. We combine the precision of technology with the naturopath's view of causes. Read more →
- Inside Inside
- Our concept for within: longevity consultation, skin nutrition consultation, CellGym series of ten, two Reset sessions, skincare set. Read more →
- Inside-Out Inside
- 12 weeks: nutrition and skin plan, two Reset sessions a month, one treatment series of your choice, skin analysis at the start and end. Read more →
- IPL Technology
- Intense pulsed light. Broad-spectrum light absorbed by red and brown in the skin. We use it for couperose, redness and in Photofractional. Read more →
- IPL filter Technology
- A filter narrows the light spectrum to the range the target absorbs. Different filters for vessels than for an even complexion.
- Jawline Skin
- The transition from chin to neck. The EMFACE submentum applicator firms it. Read more →
- Keratinocytes Skin
- The main cells of the epidermis. They travel upward over four weeks, harden and are shed. Skin renewal means stimulating this cycle.
- Laboratory analyses Inside
- On request we arrange analyses of micronutrients, gut flora and saliva hormones through partner laboratories and review the results with you. Read more →
- LaseMD Ultra Technology
- Non-ablative thulium laser by Lutronic, 1927 nm. Renews the skin from within and delivers active ampoules. Read more →
- Laser Technology
- Light of a single wavelength, focused and energetic. Each wavelength targets a different structure in the skin.
- Laser class 4 Technology
- The highest laser class, to which our treatment lasers belong. It requires goggles, a secured room and trained hands.
- Laser safety goggles Technology
- Protect the eyes from the specific wavelength. You wear them during every laser and IPL treatment, and so do we.
- LED light treatment Technology
- Light of specific wavelengths that stimulates cell processes without heating the skin. See Healite II. Read more →
- Lift without surgery Concerns
- Regaining contour without scalpel or needle. EMFACE firms skin and muscle in four sessions of 20 minutes. Read more →
- Longevity Inside
- Staying healthy longer, not just living longer. For the skin this means: preserving regeneration, avoiding damage, measuring progress. Read more →
- Longevity consultation Inside
- 60 minutes on lifestyle, sleep, stress, movement and the skin barrier. A plan with priorities. Read more →
- Maintenance Treatment
- One or two sessions after six to twelve months to hold the result. Less than a new series.
- Maintenance Proof
- Our devices are serviced regularly to manufacturer specification. Precision is also a matter of care.
- Make-up after treatment Treatment
- Immediately after EMFACE and Healite II, the day after laser. Mineral make-up is the gentlest.
- Manufacturer training Proof
- Lutronic, Lumenis, BTL, Canfield and CellGym train their users on the device. Read more →
- Marionette lines Skin
- The lines running down from the corners of the mouth. Firming the cheeks and jawline softens them.
- Marks after acne Concerns
- The umbrella term for dark and reddish marks left by spots. Three to five sessions for an even complexion. Read more →
- Melanin Skin
- The pigment that colours skin and hair and protects against UV. It defines the skin type and how light and laser are set.
- Micronutrient analysis Inside
- A laboratory analysis that shows what is missing and what is sufficient. It makes the vital-substance recommendation precise. Read more →
- Micronutrients Inside
- Vitamins, minerals and trace elements that nourish the skin from within. Part of the From within consultation. Read more →
- Microscopic renewal zones Technology
- The tiny columns a fractional laser creates in the skin. New skin with more collagen grows from them.
- Mineral make-up Care
- Covers gently, does not irritate. The first choice after treatments.
- Mitochondria Technology
- The power plants of the cells. IHHT works exactly there: well-supplied cells regenerate better. Read more →
- Modules of the certificate Proof
- Fundamentals (skin, safety, hygiene), technologies (laser, light, radiofrequency, ultrasound), treatment-specific knowledge and a practical examination. Read more →
- Moisturiser Care
- Binds water and strengthens the barrier. For every skin, oily included.
- Multi-platform Technology
- One device, several technologies. The Stellar M22 unites light and laser so we can treat colour and structure in one plan. Read more →
- Nasolabial fold Skin
- The line from nostril to the corner of the mouth. It softens when the cheeks are lifted, which is exactly where EMFACE works.
- Naturopath Inside
- Nicola M. Mössner is a certified naturopath with four years of training in Zurich. Naturopathic thinking is the foundation of Derma Longevity. Read more →
- Naturopathic methods Inside
- Methods that support the body's regeneration: phytotherapy, micronutrients, regulation of sleep, digestion and stress. By a certified naturopath. Read more →
- Nd:YAG Technology
- A laser crystal producing light at 1064 nm. In its short-pulsed form, the Q-switch of the Stellar M22.
- Near-infrared 830 nm Technology
- Penetrates deepest and supports recovery after laser treatments. Read more →
- Neutral electrode Technology
- The return electrode on the body that closes the circuit for radiofrequency. Applied before every EMFACE session.
- Niacinamide Care
- Vitamin B3 in skincare: calms, regulates sebum, strengthens the barrier. Suitable for almost every skin.
- Non-ablative Technology
- The surface stays intact; the effect happens underneath. Less downtime, less risk. All our lasers work non-ablatively.
- Non-ionising radiation Proof
- Light, laser, radiofrequency and infrared. Energetic enough to treat skin, but without the effect of ionising radiation.
- Omega-3 fatty acids Inside
- Keep the skin barrier supple and calm inflammation. From fish, linseed and walnuts.
- One point of contact The House
- From analysis to aftercare, the same person. That is calm, not luxury. Read more →
- Orthomolecular Inside
- The approach of giving vital substances in optimal amounts. Based on an analysis, not a guess. Read more →
- Oxidative stress Skin
- Free radicals damage cells and collagen. Antioxidants from food and skincare neutralise them.
- Oxygen saturation Technology
- The share of oxygen-carrying red blood cells, measured at the finger. Monitored throughout every CellGym session.
- Papules and pustules Concerns
- Inflamed bumps and spots. Blue light acts on the bacteria, red light calms the inflammation.
- Partners & network Concept
- Professionals and specialists we work with when a concern goes beyond our field. On request. Read more →
- Payment The House
- After the treatment, on site, by credit or debit card. No TWINT, no cash. Read more →
- Peptides Care
- Short protein chains that signal the skin to build collagen. A sensible complement to treatments.
- Permanent make-up removal Concept
- As with tattoo removal: through certified partners, on request. Read more →
- Photo documentation Treatment
- Standardised images before and after each series. They show what has changed. We show them in consultation, not on the internet.
- Photoageing Skin
- Skin ageing caused by UV: finer texture, more lines, uneven tone. Sun protection is the most effective prevention.
- Photobiomodulation Technology
- The technical term for the effect of LED light on cells: more energy, less inflammation, faster regeneration. Read more →
- Photofractional Technology
- IPL and ResurFX combined in one session: colour and structure of the skin in a single appointment. Read more →
- Photosensitivity Treatment
- Certain medicines and plant substances make the skin more sensitive to light. Tell us what you are taking.
- Phytotherapy Inside
- Plant medicine: extracts, teas and tinctures that support the body. Alongside skin treatments, never instead of them.
- Plastic surgery Concept
- Anyone considering a facelift, eyelid surgery or another procedure receives the right address from our network. Read more →
- Podiatry The House
- The specialist practice for foot health in the same house: Hottinger Podologie at Zeltweg 74. Foot care, nail changes, calluses, pressure points, bracing. Read more →
- Pore Skin
- The opening of the hair follicle at the surface. Pores cannot be closed, but they can be refined: less sebum, more collagen around the opening. Read more →
- Porphyrins Technology
- Metabolic products of bacteria in the pores, visible under UV light. A marker for acne tendency in the VISIA analysis.
- Post-inflammatory erythema Concerns
- Reddish marks after acne when vessels stay dilated. IPL and Healite II calm them. Read more →
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Concerns
- Dark or reddish marks left after acne or inflammation. We lighten them with Q-switch, LaseMD Ultra and sun protection. Read more →
- Power plants of the cells Inside
- Another name for the mitochondria. CellGym IHHT trains them so that treated skin has the energy to renew itself. Read more →
- Prevention Inside
- Prevent, support, preserve: Derma Longevity thinks in years, not sessions. The earlier skin is accompanied, the less needs correcting later. Read more →
- Progress (annual programme) Inside
- Four skin analyses, monthly Reset, one maintenance session, skincare set twice a year, priority booking. For skin accompanied over years. Read more →
- Progress card Technology
- Our presentation of VISIA measurements over time: texture, pores, redness, evenness. It shows what is changing. Read more →
- Pulse duration Technology
- How long a pulse lasts, from nanoseconds to milliseconds. Short pulses for pigment, longer ones for vessels.
- Q-switch Technology
- Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with very short pulses. We use it for acne, marks after acne and individual vessels. Read more →
- Radiofrequency Technology
- Electromagnetic energy that warms the dermis and stimulates collagen. Part of EMFACE. Read more →
- Reception rooms The House
- Two reception rooms for arriving and for conversations, one treatment room. No waiting room. Read more →
- Red areas Technology
- The VISIA measurement for vessels and inflammation beneath the surface. The basis for treating couperose and redness.
- Red light 633 nm Technology
- Stimulates cellular energy and calms inflammation. For regeneration and glow. Read more →
- Redness after laser Treatment
- The normal reaction after non-ablative treatments, one to two days. Healite II shortens it.
- Renew Concept
- Photofractional with Stellar M22 and LaseMD Ultra for wrinkles, scars, stretch marks and skin renewal. Read more →
- Reset programme Inside
- CellGym IHHT and Healite II in one session, 60 minutes. As a ritual between treatments or as a programme in its own right. Read more →
- ResurFX Technology
- Fractional, non-ablative laser at 1565 nm on the Stellar M22. For wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Read more →
- Resveratrol Inside
- An antioxidant from grapes. In the LaseMD ampoule RS and as a topic in nutrition.
- Retinal Care
- The more active form of vitamin A in skincare. Stimulates renewal; use in the evening, sun protection by day.
- Rolling scars Concerns
- Soft, wave-like scars caused by tethering. They respond well to collagen induction. Read more →
- Salicylic acid Care
- BHA, oil-soluble, cleans pores from within. A classic for blemished skin.
- Sauna after treatment Treatment
- Skip it on the treatment day, and for two to three days after laser.
- Scar care Care
- Sun protection, moisture and patience. Half the work between laser sessions. Read more →
- Scar maturation Concerns
- Scars keep changing for up to two years. We treat closed, healed skin; the earlier, the better the response.
- Search Treatment
- The search on our website that knows every page, every term and every question. The / key opens it. Read more →
- Sebaceous gland Skin
- Produces sebum, which keeps the skin supple. Too much clogs pores and encourages acne. Read more →
- Sebum Skin
- The skin's own oil. It protects and conditions; in excess it shines and blocks pores. Healite II and Q-switch help regulate it.
- Seefeld The House
- The district between the Kunsthaus and the lake, quiet and well connected. This is where the villa stands. Read more →
- Selective photothermolysis Technology
- The principle behind every light and laser treatment: light is turned into heat only where the target lies. The surroundings are spared.
- Series Treatment
- Several sessions at fixed intervals. Skin builds collagen over weeks, which is why a series works better than a single session. Read more →
- Serum Care
- Concentrated actives in a light form. After cleansing, before the cream.
- SGMK Proof
- The Swiss Association for Medical Cosmetics in Baar, the examination body where Nicola M. Mössner obtained the certificate of competence. Read more →
- Skin age Skin
- The biological age of the skin, which can differ from your age in years. Sun, sleep, nutrition and stress shape it. VISIA Gen 7 makes it measurable. Read more →
- Skin analysis Technology
- Measurement of the skin in several light spectra with VISIA Gen 7: pores, texture, redness, UV traces. The basis of every plan. Read more →
- Skin and Pigmentation Proof
- The name of our certificate of competence and of our specialisation: acne, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, couperose, marks after inflammation. Read more →
- Skin barrier Skin
- The outermost protective layer of horn cells and lipids. A strong barrier holds moisture and keeps irritants out. Care, nutrition and sleep all contribute. Read more →
- Skin cell cycle Skin
- About 28 days from cell division to shedding. It lengthens with age; treatments shorten it again.
- Skin elasticity Skin
- The skin's ability to return to its shape. It depends on elastin, collagen and hydration.
- Skin firming Concerns
- Firmer skin through more collagen and elastin. Radiofrequency and fractional lasers, without a needle. Read more →
- Skin longevity Inside
- Accompanying skin over years instead of correcting it now and then: measure, treat, care, repeat. See Derma Longevity. Read more →
- Skin microbiome Skin
- The community of microorganisms living on the skin. A balanced microbiome means calm skin. Over-cleansing disturbs it.
- Skin nutrition consultation Inside
- 60 minutes plus a follow-up: nutrition and micronutrients for complexion, barrier and regeneration. Read more →
- Skin pH Skin
- Slightly acidic, around 5.5. It protects the barrier and the microbiome. Skincare should respect it.
- Skin rejuvenation Concerns
- The umbrella term for everything that makes skin smoother, finer and more even. Here: technology outside, nutrition and regeneration inside. Read more →
- Skin texture Skin
- The fineness of the skin surface. Fractional lasers refine it by stimulating renewal.
- Skincare set Care
- Three to four products matched to your skin and your treatments. Not a shelf, a plan. Read more →
- Sleep Inside
- The skin regenerates most at night. Seven to eight hours are skincare.
- Specialisation Concept
- We treat only what we master: skin and pigmentation. For everything else we have partners. Read more →
- Spider naevus Concerns
- A small vascular star with fine branches. Up to 3 mm we treat it with light, away from the eye area. Read more →
- Sport after treatment Treatment
- After laser, 24 hours without sweating; after EMFACE, immediately possible.
- Spot size Technology
- The diameter of the light spot on the skin. Larger spots penetrate deeper.
- Static wrinkles Skin
- Lines visible at rest because collagen and volume are missing. Fractional lasers and radiofrequency rebuild structure.
- Stellar M22 Technology
- Platform by Lumenis with IPL, ResurFX and Q-switched Nd:YAG. Three systems, one device. Read more →
- Stress and cortisol Inside
- Chronic stress raises cortisol, which breaks down collagen and promotes acne. Regulation belongs to Derma Longevity.
- Striae Concerns
- Stretch marks, tears in the connective tissue. ResurFX and LaseMD Ultra make them flatter and lighter. Read more →
- Striae albae Concerns
- Older, white stretch marks. They need more sessions but become markedly finer. Read more →
- Striae rubrae Concerns
- Fresh, red stretch marks. They respond fastest to light and laser. Read more →
- Subcutis Skin
- The subcutaneous tissue of fat and connective tissue. It gives the face volume and cushioning.
- Subscription Treatment
- Four or more sessions in advance, valid for one year, priced below single sessions. For Reset, Glow and CellGym. Read more →
- Sugar and skin Inside
- Sugar promotes glycation and inflammation. Less sugar is one of the most effective decisions for the skin. Read more →
- Summer offer Treatment
- 25 % on all treatments, series and concepts, valid for bookings until 15 September 2026. Conditions on the price page. Read more →
- Sun abstinence Treatment
- Two weeks without sunbathing before and four weeks of consistent protection after light and laser treatments.
- Sun protection Care
- The most important skincare of all. Daily, also in winter, and for four weeks after every treatment.
- Sun protection factor Care
- Indicates how much longer protected skin can stay in the sun. We recommend 50, mineral or chemical, as long as it is daily.
- Surgical scars Concerns
- Mature, closed scars after procedures. We smooth relief and texture with fractional laser. Read more →
- Tattoo removal Concept
- Arranged through partners holding the certificate of competence for PMU and tattoo removal, on request as guests at our Stellar M22. Read more →
- Telangiectasia Concerns
- The technical term for visibly dilated small vessels in the skin. On the face, known as couperose. Read more →
- Test patch Technology
- A small test area before the first light treatment when skin type or reaction is uncertain. Safety before speed.
- The measurable difference Inside
- Outside we measure with VISIA Gen 7, inside with analyses through partner laboratories and with CellGym readings. You see change in numbers, not just in the mirror. Read more →
- Three doors Concept
- Outside, inside, progress. Every client may walk through one door, or all of them. Read more →
- Thulium laser Technology
- A 1927 nm laser that targets water in the uppermost layer of the skin. Non-ablative, gentle, precise. See LaseMD Ultra. Read more →
- Tranexamic acid Inside
- In the LaseMD ampoule TA: supports an even complexion after inflammation. Read more →
- Transepidermal water loss Skin
- The moisture the skin loses through its surface. An intact barrier keeps it low.
- Treatment finder Treatment
- The tool on our home page: you say what you want, we show the matching service with its price. Read more →
- Treatment plan Treatment
- Number of sessions, intervals, procedure and price, in writing on the same day. No surprises.
- UV traces Technology
- What UV light has left in the skin, visible only under UV photography. VISIA shows them before the eye can. Read more →
- UVA and UVB Care
- UVB burns, UVA ages. Good protection covers both.
- V-NISSG Proof
- The Swiss ordinance on protection against non-ionising radiation and sound. It regulates who may perform laser, light and sound treatments.
- Villa Zeltweg The House
- Practice for dermal aesthetics and longevity in a blue villa at Zeltweg 74, 8032 Zurich, between Kreuzplatz and the Kunsthaus. Read more →
- VISIA Gen 7 Technology
- Skin analysis system by Canfield. Photographs the skin in several light spectra and makes progress measurable. Read more →
- Vital substances Inside
- Vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and fatty acids in the amounts the body needs. Orthomolecular thinking: the right measure, not the maximum. Read more →
- Vitamin A Inside
- Regulates skin cell renewal. In the ampoule as an impulse, in skincare as retinal or retinol.
- Vitamin C Inside
- A building block of collagen and an antioxidant. On the plate and in the LaseMD ampoule.
- Vitamin C serum Care
- In the morning beneath sun protection: antioxidant and glow. Stable forms work more reliably.
- Vitamin D Inside
- Produced in the skin with sunlight and often scarce in winter. A topic for the From within consultation.
- Vitamin E Inside
- Protects cell membranes from oxidative stress. In nuts, seeds and good oils.
- Water Inside
- Two litres a day keep the skin hydrated. No miracle, but the foundation.
- Wavelength Technology
- The colour of light, stated in nanometres. It determines what is targeted in the skin: red, brown or water.
- Zeltweg The House
- The street in Zurich's Seefeld district that gives the house its name. Trams 3, 8 and 15 to Kreuzplatz. Read more →
- Zinc Inside
- Important for skin regeneration and sebum regulation. A frequent topic with acne.
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