Abstract
Demand for noninvasive aesthetic medicine options is increasing because of the popularity of nonsurgical procedures and industry's focus on direct-to-consumer marketing. Such techniques as nonablative and ablative lasers, intense pulsed light, radiofrequency, high-intensity focused ultrasound, and skin care with peeling agents may also be used in conjunction with surgery to optimize overall aesthetic results. To maximize benefits, the provider must have a detailed understanding of the science behind each device. Combined therapy is safe and well tolerated by many patients in an office-based setting. Although surgery remains the gold standard, nonsurgical therapy should be a portion of surgical practices.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 571-584 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Clinics in Plastic Surgery |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Face
- Neck
- Noninvasive
- Nonsurgical
- Rejuvenation
- Skin tightening
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery