| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| ELISA | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| HA | Hyaluronic acid |
| H&E | Hematoxylin and eosin |
| HSP 72 | Heat shock protein 72 |
| IGF | Insulin-like growth factor |
| IHC | Immunohistochemistry |
| IL | Interleukin |
| IL-1α | Interleukin-1 alpha |
| MMP-1 | Matrix metalloproteinase-1 |
| MRF | Monopolar radiofrequency |
| MT | Masson’s trichrome |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
| RF | Radiofrequency |
| RF-CSC | Radiofrequency with cryogen spray cooling |
| RF-CWC | Radiofrequency with continuous water cooling |
| UV | Ultraviolet |
| UVB | Ultraviolet B |
| VVG | Verhoeff–Van Gieson |