Evaluation of a combined laser-radio frequency device (Polaris WR) for the nonablative treatment of facial wrinkles

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy : Official Publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology
Michael I Kulick

Abstract

Nonablative wrinkle reduction or skin tightening is desired by individuals who, ideally, hope to have the skin improvement associated with chemical or laser ablative techniques but without the undesirable recovery process. Electro-optical synergy (ELOS) technology that combines radio frequency (RF) and diode laser energy (900 nm) was used to treat 15 patients in this IRB sanctioned study. Energy settings were based on the depth of wrinkles (the greater the depth and concentration of wrinkles, the higher the RF setting) and ranged from 50-100 J/cm2 RF and 15 J/cm2 for the optical, laser component. Patients received three full-face treatments, and results were evaluated by comparison of standardized photographs and patient questionnaire given prior to each treatment and one month after the third treatment. The primary investigator and three other "blinded" physicians evaluated these photographs using Fitzpatrick's wrinkle classification to assess the improvement, if any, between the initial and final visit. Eight patients completed the study. Explanation for the exclusion of the remaining six patients were: one decided to have surgery, two felt the treatment was too painful, and three moved out of the area. Following treatment, a...Continue Reading

References

Mar 10, 1999·Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·W ManuskiattiM P Goldman
Aug 11, 2000·Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery·R J Koch, E T Cheng
Oct 26, 2000·Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.]·D J Goldberg
May 22, 2001·Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy·D Goldberg, C Metzler
Feb 28, 2002·Dermatologic Clinics·Richard E Fitzpatrick
Mar 1, 2002·Lasers in Surgery and Medicine·Victor G PrietoChristopher R Shea
Nov 20, 2002·Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery·Michael E Jasin
Jan 7, 2003·Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery·J Stuart NelsonKristen M Kelly
Jan 8, 2003·Lasers in Surgery and Medicine·Tokuya OmiMitsuyoshi Honda
Oct 22, 2003·Archives of Dermatology·Min-Wei Christine Lee

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jan 3, 2012·Journal of Dermatological Science·Tsung-Hua TsaiChen-Yuan Dong
Aug 10, 2011·Clinics in Plastic Surgery·Mark K Markarian, Raffi V Hovsepian
Feb 4, 2010·Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery·Afschin Fatemi
Jun 16, 2011·Lasers in Surgery and Medicine·Nicola P Y ChanHenry H L Chan
Jun 9, 2016·Medical Anthropology Quarterly·Alexandra BrewisAmber Wutich
Aug 24, 2012·Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.]·Margarita S Lolis, David J Goldberg
Nov 20, 2008·Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery·Edward C Wu, Brian J F Wong

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.