Definition
The thick middle layer of skin beneath the outer epidermis — where collagen, elastin, blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands live.
The skin has three main layers: the epidermis (outer protective layer), the dermis (the thick, structural middle layer), and the subcutaneous fat below. The dermis is where the action happens — it's the home of collagen, elastin, blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, and oil glands. Almost every anti-aging and resurfacing treatment is designed to remodel this layer.
Collagen
The most abundant protein in the body, responsible for skin's firmness, elasticity, and structural integrity. Production declines with age.
Hyaluronic Acid
A naturally occurring molecule that holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing hydration, plumpness, and volume to the skin.
Elastin
A protein in the skin and connective tissue that provides elasticity — the ability for skin to stretch and snap back to its original shape.
Fractional Laser
A laser that delivers energy in a grid of tiny columns rather than treating the entire skin surface at once, allowing faster healing while reaching deep skin layers.