Ultrasound Therapy for the Skin

Anni Wong; Anne S Lowery; Jason D Bloom

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2023.05.008

Ultrasound Therapy for the Skin

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Nov;31(4):503-510. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2023.05.008. Epub 2023 Jul 11.

Authors

Anni Wong¹, Anne S Lowery², Jason D Bloom³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3737 Market Street, Suite 302, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
² Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
³ Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Bloom Facial Plastic Surgery, Two Town Place, Suite 110, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA. Electronic address: DrJBloom@bloomfps.com.

PMID: 37806683
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2023.05.008

Abstract

Ultrasound energy is delivered to the dermal and subdermal tissue to induce thermal injury, leading to collagen remodeling and resulting in lifting and tightening of the skin. Ulthera and Sofwave are two Food and Drug Administration-approved systems that have demonstrated clinically significant results in providing eyebrow, submental, and neck lift and minimizing facial fine lines and wrinkles. Patient selection and management of expectations are important components to a successful treatment process. Both devices boast high patient satisfaction rates, minimal recovery time, and excellent safety profile. Ultrasound technology is an effective, nonsurgical option for facial rejuvenation.

Keywords: Facial rejuvenation; Noninvasive facial rejuvenation; Skin laxity; Skin lifting; Skin tightening; Thermal injury zones; Ulthera; Ultrasound.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cosmetic Techniques*
Face
Humans
Patient Satisfaction
Rejuvenation
Skin
Skin Aging*
Ultrasonic Therapy* / methods