HIFU lifting evidence for Decollete laxity

Abstract summary (English) Background/Objectives: Treatment options for the correction of age-related changes in skin include the use of energy-based devices and dermal fillers. In this study, we evaluate the clinical efficacy and tolerability of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) and injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler diluted with normal saline, for the correction of age-related changes and to assess patients'...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU) can be used to achieve lifting of the brow, lifting of lax submental and neck areas, improving lines and wrinkles on the décolleté, through delivery of ultrasound on tiny points at different levels of the skin. This induces a wound repair reaction, which can achieve the tension and pulling effect of deep dermis and fascia. AIMS: The objective of this study was to compare...

Journal Article, Comparative Study

Abstract summary (English) Previous studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) for treating chest wrinkles; however, those studies followed subjects for only 180 days. The objective of the following study was to assess the long-term effects of MFU-V for the treating chest wrinkles. Each subject was treated with 4-4.5 mm, 7-3.0 mm, and 10-1.5 mm transducers.

Clinical Trial, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is regarded as an effective skin-lifting device; however, literature regarding treatment of the aging neck and décolletage with HIFU is scarce. Our study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of combination with HIFU and low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG (LQSNY) laser on the aging neck and décolletage. Nineteen women were assessed.

Clinical Trial, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: A previous pilot study demonstrated microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) to lift and tighten the décolleté produced significant and durable aesthetic improvements. OBJECTIVE: To further evaluate the safety and effectiveness of MFU-V for improving lines and wrinkles of the décolleté in a larger patient population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Healthy women with moderate-to-severe décolleté skin...

Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Laxity and rhytides are manifestations of photodamage on the chest. OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate efficacy and safety of microfocused ultrasound with visualization treatment of décolletage laxity and rhytides. METHODS: In all, 24 subjects with moderate to severe rhytides, as measured by a validated 5-point photonumeric scale (Fabi/Bolton Chest Wrinkle Scale), received microfocused ultrasound with...

Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) is well established for noninvasive lifting of the face, neck, and décolleté. U.S. FDA clearance was recently granted for treatment of the abdomen and upper arms, supported by favorable safety data and emerging evidence of efficacy of its use to address skin and soft tissue laxity in body regions.

Journal Article, Consensus Statement, Review

Abstract summary (English) Microfocused ultrasound is a unique technology to treat skin laxity of the brow, lower face, and the rhytides of the décolletage. Over the past several years, the efficacy and safety of this device has been well documented and its adoption widespread. By delivering focused acoustic energy, which is converted to heat, this device creates predictable and reproducible microcoagulative zones that initiate a concentrated...

Journal Article, Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Photodamaged skin of the chest is characterized by skin laxity, lines/wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, erythema, tactile roughness, atrophy, and telangiectasias. METHODS: A MEDLINE search was performed on combination treatments in chest rejuvenation, and the results are summarized. Practical applications for these combinations of procedures are discussed.

Journal Article, Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Patients increasingly request rejuvenation of the aging and photodamaged décolletage. Rhytides in this area can be addressed with injectables such as poly-L-lactic acid and hyaluronic acid products and energy-based devices, such as fractionated ablative and nonablative lasers and microfocused ultrasound with visualization. METHODS: This article will review the anatomy of the chest wall as it pertains to...

Journal Article, Review