title: Ultrasound skin tightening.
abstract: Ultrasound skin tightening is a noninvasive, nonablative method that allows for energy deposition into the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissue while avoiding epidermal heating. Ultrasound coagulation is confined to arrays of 1-mm(3) zones that include the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and connective tissue. This technology gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration as the first energy-based skin "lifting" device, specifically for lifting lax tissue on the neck, submentum, and eyebrows. Ultrasound has the unique advantage of direct visualization of treated structures during treatment. Ultrasound is a safe and efficacious treatment for mild skin tightening and lifting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, 676 North St Clair Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Kira
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Minkis
authors.forename: Murad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alam
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D005138:Eyebrows; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012867:Skin; D015595:Skin Aging; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Photo-rejuvenation; Photoaging; Skin lifting; Skin tightening; Ultrasound