Microfocused Ultrasound for Skin Tightening

Karol A Gutowski

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.012

Microfocused Ultrasound for Skin Tightening

Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Jul;43(3):577-82. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.012. Epub 2016 May 4.

Author

Karol A Gutowski¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois, 908 West Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. Electronic address: Karol@DrGutowski.com.

PMID: 27363772
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.012

Abstract

Microfocused ultrasound (MFU) generates tissue heating, which can be used for facial skin tightening as well as other areas of skin laxity. Unlike radiofrequency energy, MFU can penetrate deep into tissue without heating the superficial skin structures, allowing for higher treatment temperatures. Depending on patient factors and treatment protocols, 60% to 90% of patients can expect to see facial improvement 6 months after treatment.

Keywords: Microfocused ultrasound; Noninvasive skin tightening; Thermal injury zones; Ulthera.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cosmetic Techniques*
Humans
Male
Rejuvenation*
Skin Aging*
Ultrasonic Therapy / methods*