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

Microfocused Ultrasound for Skin Tightening

Karol A Gutowski  1
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Review

Microfocused Ultrasound for Skin Tightening

Karol A Gutowski. Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Jul.

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.

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