Je-Young Park1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Frank Lin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Atchima Suwanchinda1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Jonathan Yu1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Ting Song Lim1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Jeng Feng Chen1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Wilson Ho1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Joyce Lim1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Lanny Juniarty1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Yong Seng Kee1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Seong Jae Youn1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Sabrina Fabi1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13. 1. Dr. Park is with the Apkoo-Jung Department of Oracle Dermatology Center in Seoul, South Korea. 2. Dr. Lin is with Eastern Plastic Surgery in Melbourne, Australia and the Department of Plastic Surgery at Eastern Health Box Hill Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. 3. Dr. Suwanchinda is with Medisci Biointegrative and Antiaging Center in Bangkok, Thailand. 4. Dr. Wanitphakdeedecha is with the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. 5. Dr. Yu is with JY Dermatology & Aesthetic Center in Manila, Philippines. 6. Dr. T. Lim is with Clique Clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 7. Dr. Chen is with Beauté J'adore Dermatology and Esthetic Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan. 8. Dr. Ho is with The Specialists: Lasers, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery in Hong Kong. 9. Dr. J. Lim is with Joyce Lim Skin and Laser Clinic in Singapore. 10. Dr. Juniarty is with Miracle Aesthetic Clinic in Surabaya, Indonesia. 11. Dr. Kee is with Premier Clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 12. Dr. Youn is with Leaders Dermatology Clinic in Seoul, South Korea. 13. Dr. Fabi is with Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and the Department of Dermatology, University of California in San Diego, California.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Noninvasive facial-rejuvenation devices, such as nonablative radiofrequency (RF) and laser-assisted technology, are increasingly replacing higher-risk surgeries for face and body skin laxity. OBJECTIVE: We sought to review published information on noninvasive energy device safety and efficacy in aesthetic skin tightening, compare these with our experiences in Asian patients, and disseminate a consensus for optimizing microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) in Asian patients. METHODS: A broad, nonexhaustive, nonsystematic literature search of published studies indexed in PubMed was performed to compare selected energy technologies to MFU-V for noninvasive face and body skin tightening, in particular, among Asian patients. This was supplemented with internal documents to provide evidence and support arguments if no peer-reviewed data were available. RESULTS: We highlighted the differences between devices and platforms and identified factors requiring attention and caution. Due to the increase in new devices lacking strong supporting clinical evidence of both safety and efficacy in Asia, it is necessary to convene physicians with substantial experience in MFU-V and devise a consensus on Asian patient selection, treatment planning, and customization. CONCLUSION: Many platforms duplicate or claim similar technologies, efficacy, or safety without significant peer-reviewed scientific or clinical evidence. We showed that MFU-V satisfies this clinical imperative. Further, the patented DeepSEE® technology allows users to noninvasively "see" through the skin to ensure treatment precision, facilitate optimal skin lifting and tightening, and enhance patient comfort and safety. Therefore, we believe that MFU-V is the gold standard for nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening.
BACKGROUND: Noninvasive facial-rejuvenation devices, such as nonablative radiofrequency (RF) and laser-assisted technology, are increasingly replacing higher-risk surgeries for face and body skin laxity. OBJECTIVE: We sought to review published information on noninvasive energy device safety and efficacy in aesthetic skin tightening, compare these with our experiences in Asian patients, and disseminate a consensus for optimizing microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) in Asian patients. METHODS: A broad, nonexhaustive, nonsystematic literature search of published studies indexed in PubMed was performed to compare selected energy technologies to MFU-V for noninvasive face and body skin tightening, in particular, among Asian patients. This was supplemented with internal documents to provide evidence and support arguments if no peer-reviewed data were available. RESULTS: We highlighted the differences between devices and platforms and identified factors requiring attention and caution. Due to the increase in new devices lacking strong supporting clinical evidence of both safety and efficacy in Asia, it is necessary to convene physicians with substantial experience in MFU-V and devise a consensus on Asian patient selection, treatment planning, and customization. CONCLUSION: Many platforms duplicate or claim similar technologies, efficacy, or safety without significant peer-reviewed scientific or clinical evidence. We showed that MFU-V satisfies this clinical imperative. Further, the patented DeepSEE® technology allows users to noninvasively "see" through the skin to ensure treatment precision, facilitate optimal skin lifting and tightening, and enhance patient comfort and safety. Therefore, we believe that MFU-V is the gold standard for nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening.
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Authors: Je-Young Park; Jeng-Feng Chen; Hosung Choi; Wilson W S Ho; Ni Nyoman Indra Lesthari; Joyce Teng Ee Lim; Ting Song Lim; Stephen Lowe; Beverly Ong-Amoranto; Vasanop Vachiramon; Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha; Martina Kerscher Journal: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol Date: 2022-06