Title

Combination of intense pulsed light, Sculptra, and Ultherapy for treatment of the aging face.

Authors

Friedmann, Daniel P; Fabi, Sabrina G; Goldman, Mitchel P

Abstract

Introduction Facial aging is a gradual process that involves a complex interaction of multiple factors including cutaneous photodamage and laxity, subcutaneous tissue volume loss, and bony resorption. These features have all been show to significantly improve with intense pulsed light ( IPL), microfocused ultrasound ( MFUS, Ultherapy), and poly- L-lactic acid ( PLLA). Methods To review the use of IPL, MFUS, and PLLA in combination with the treatment of facial aging. Results Despite their extensive individual safety record, there is little data regarding combination therapy with these minimally invasive modalities. Conclusions IPL, MFUS, and PLLA may be safely performed in a single treatment session to target multiple tissue planes concurrently without increased adverse events.

Subjects

AGING; FACIAL care; LACTIC acid; ADVERSE health care events; ULTRASONIC imaging

Publication

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2014, Vol 13, Issue 2, p109

ISSN

1473-2130

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1111/jocd.12093