Abstract
Ultrasound skin tightening is a noninvasive, nonablative method that allows for energy deposition into the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissue while avoiding epidermal heating. Ultrasound coagulation is confined to arrays of 1-mm3 zones that include the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and connective tissue. This technology gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration as the first energy-based skin "lifting" device, specifically for lifting lax tissue on the neck, submentum, and eyebrows. Ultrasound has the unique advantage of direct visualization of treated structures during treatment. Ultrasound is a safe and efficacious treatment for mild skin tightening and lifting.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-77 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Dermatologic clinics |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- Photo-rejuvenation
- Photoaging
- Skin lifting
- Skin tightening
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology