Nerve injury associated with high-intensity focused ultrasound: A case report

Angkana Sathaworawong; Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha

doi:10.1111/jocd.12464

Nerve injury associated with high-intensity focused ultrasound: A case report

J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Apr;17(2):162-164. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12464. Epub 2017 Nov 22.

Authors

Angkana Sathaworawong¹, Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

PMID: 29165881
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12464

Abstract

Skin laxity is a common cosmetic concern in middle-aged women. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is one of noninvasive modalities that provides safe and effective improvement in skin laxity and tightening with minimal adverse effects. Concerning an extensive use of HIFU for facial rejuvenation, dermatologists should be aware of potential adverse effects of HIFU treatment. We herein present a case of 33-year-old Thai female with facial nerve injury after HIFU treatment for skin laxity.

Keywords: high-intensity focused ultrasound; nerve injury.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy / adverse effects*
Face
Facial Nerve Injuries / etiology*
Female
Humans
Hypesthesia / etiology
Muscle Weakness / etiology
Rejuvenation