Nonablative Infrared Skin Tightening in Type IV to V Asian Skin: A Prospective Clinical Study

Chua, Sze Hon; Ang, Por; Khoo, Lawrence; Goh, C. J.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.33032.x

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“…Another recent study that looked at the effect of skin tightening among Asian patients on whom this infrared light source device had been used treated patients with parameters that were similar to those that were used in our study [8]. However, three monthly treatments were performed rather than the two that were performed in our study.…”

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confidence: 38%

“…A recent clinical study that examined the use of this infrared device in the treatment of 25 patients indicated that it was effective in tightening skin with minimal discomfort [7]. Another study that looked at the efficacy of this device in the treatment of Asian patients also confirmed its effectiveness [8]. However, no control was included in either of the studies.…”

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confidence: 95%

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A prospective, split face, single‐blinded study looking at the use of an infrared device with contact cooling in the treatment of skin laxity in asians

Chan

Shek

et al. 2008

Lasers Surg Med

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Background: Although monopolar radiofrequency treatment is effective in the improvement of skin laxity, the pain and cost that are associated with this method suggest the need for alternative treatment options. Recently, an infrared device with contact cooling has been shown to be effective in the treatment of skin laxity, with ultrastructural changes observed that are similar to those that are observed following treatment with a monopolar radiofrequency device. However, no control was included in previous studies. Objective: To conduct a prospective, split-face, singleblinded study to look at the efficacy and complications among Asians of treatment for skin tightening with an infrared device with contact cooling. Method: Thirteen Chinese women were treated. An infrared device with contact cooling (Titan, Cutera, Brisbane, CA) was used to treat one side of the face and the untreated side served as the control. The treatment was performed twice with a 4-week interval between the treatments and the patients were followed up by subjective assessment using a structured questionnaire 1 and 3 months after the second (and last) treatment. In all cases, pre-and posttreatment clinical photographs were taken. Two independent observers assessed the photographs. Results: Twenty-three percentage of patients reported mild improvement, 15% reported moderate improvement, and 54% reported significant improvement 3 months after their second (and last) treatment. In terms of objective assessment, 41% of patients were identified to have some degree of improvement of the treated side 3 months after their second treatment. Compared with the untreated side, the treated side improved significantly (P ¼ 0.031) at 1 and 3 months after the second treatment. Blistering occurred in one patient, which had resolved completely by the 3-month follow-up visit. Conclusion: An infrared device with contact cooling can be used effectively and safely for the treatment of skin laxity, especially in smaller anatomical areas.

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A prospective, split face, single‐blinded study looking at the use of an infrared device with contact cooling in the treatment of skin laxity in asians

Chan

Shek

et al. 2008

Lasers Surg Med

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“…5,24,56 This correlates histologically with the completion of the time course of neocollagenesis. 1,5,57,58,59 Photographic examples of laxity reduction in patients during the follow-up interval from treatment with BBIR using the mobile technique are shown in ▶ Fig. 21.4.…”

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“…27 A study on Asian skin employed 32 to 40 J/ cm 2 , three passes, and three successive monthly treatment sessions, with descriptive improvements in facial skin laxity reported. 58 Of import, among 63 total treatment sessions using the stationary technique, seven incidences of vesiculation and blistering were reported. 58 Another split-face study on Asian skin demonstrated descriptive improvement following two BBIR (1,100-1,800 nm) treatments at 36 to 46 J/cm 2 on the treated side at 3-month follow-up.…”

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21 Light Therapy for Aging Facial Skin: Intense Pulsed Light and Infrared Broadband Light

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2016

Lasers and Light, Peels and Abrasions

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“…During the past several decades, numerous methods of correcting NLF have been studied and reported, including surgical correction, laser therapy, implants, fat graft, and the use of an injectable filler [1][2][3][4][5]. Injectable fillers are increasingly being used because they are placed during a simple and fast procedure and because the patient can then more quickly return to his/her daily life.…”

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Comparative study of the effectiveness and safety of porcine and bovine atelocollagen in Asian nasolabial fold correction

Moon

Lee

Rhie

et al. 2014

Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

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Bovine-derived collagen has been used for soft-tissue augmentation since 1977. However, there are issues regarding the possibility of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Researchers discovered that the histologic structure of porcine-derived collagen is similar to that of human dermal collagen and that it is free from the risk of BSE. This study was conducted to establish the effectiveness and safety of porcine-derived collagen compared to bovine-derived collagen. The 73 patients included in this study were healthy volunteers who responded to an advertisement approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). They had visited the authors' hospital complaining of wrinkles on their nasolabial fold. Either porcine (TheraFill Ò ) or bovine atelocollagen was randomly injected into each side of their nasolabial folds, and the five-grade Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) was used to evaluate the wrinkles before and after the injection. The average age of the 73 study patients was 46.18 years. The WSRS scores of the porcine and bovine atelocollagen-injected patients were 2.90 ± 0.71 and 2.85 ± 0.72 at the baseline and 2.15 ± 0.70 and 2.21 ± 0.67 after 6 months. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Adverse effects of the porcine atelocollagen injection were seen in 12 patients, with the most common symptom being redness. This study showed that porcine atelocollagen can be used easily and without the need for the skin testing which is necessary before bovine atelocollagen injection. The efficacy of porcine atelocollagen is also similar to that of bovine atelocollagen. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by Kainan University on 04/09/15 For personal use only. Asian nasolabial fold correction 5 Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by Kainan University on 04/09/15 For personal use only.

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Nonablative Infrared Skin Tightening in Type IV to V Asian Skin: A Prospective Clinical Study

Abstract: Direct application of infrared light with epidermal cooling is effective in achieving mild to moderate gradual clinical improvement in the treatment of facial and neck skin laxity. The procedure is associated with minimal downtime and is safe for use in darker skin, Types IV and V.

Cited by 34 publications

References 12 publications

A prospective, split face, single‐blinded study looking at the use of an infrared device with contact cooling in the treatment of skin laxity in asians

A prospective, split face, single‐blinded study looking at the use of an infrared device with contact cooling in the treatment of skin laxity in asians

21 Light Therapy for Aging Facial Skin: Intense Pulsed Light and Infrared Broadband Light

Comparative study of the effectiveness and safety of porcine and bovine atelocollagen in Asian nasolabial fold correction

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