Esthetic Glossary

Esthetic terms made simple. Meridian, lymph drainage, relaxation, décolleté, trapezius and more, explained in plain language by Meccrom’s director.

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Manual Massage

Manual massage is a broad industry label for esthetic care done by hand, not one standardized massage method.

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Masseter Release

The masseter, the chewing muscles, and the limits of masseter release in esthetic care.

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Maternity Therapy

Esthetic care that adjusts position, pressure, products, and working areas for a pregnant client.

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Microcirculation

Blood flow through tiny vessels and the limits of circulation claims in esthetic care.

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Mushroom Syndrome

An unofficial Korean beauty term for a rounded prominence where the neck meets the upper back.