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Analysis of the clinical application and treatment effects of Ultra-Pulse Shockwave technology in facial rejuvenation.
| Τίτλος: | Analysis of the clinical application and treatment effects of Ultra-Pulse Shockwave technology in facial rejuvenation. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | New H; Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. 2465598440@qq.com., Cai S; Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. 2191008@zju.edu.cn. |
| Πηγή: | Lasers in medical science [Lasers Med Sci] 2025 Mar 08; Vol. 40 (1), pp. 131. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Mar 08. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8611515 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1435-604X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 02688921 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Lasers Med Sci Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: London : Springer Original Publication: London : Baillière Tindall, c1986- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Skin Aging*/radiation effects , High-Energy Shock Waves*/therapeutic use , High-Energy Shock Waves*/adverse effects , Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy*/methods , Rejuvenation* , Face* , Cosmetic Techniques*, Subcutaneous Fat/radiation effects ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Treatment Outcome |
| Περίληψη: | Facial aging involves structural changes in the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and skeletal framework. Ultra-Pulse Shockwave (UPSW) therapy, a non-thermal, high-frequency shockwave technology, has emerged as a promising, non-invasive option for facial rejuvenation. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of UPSW in improving skin texture, reducing subcutaneous fat, and enhancing skin tightness. A clinical study was conducted with 20 participants (ages 25-60) undergoing three UPSW treatment sessions over six weeks. Objective assessments included standardized photography, VISIA skin analysis, and Paragon XHD ultrasound imaging to document and analyze treatment effects. Subjective evaluations were performed using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) to measure aesthetic outcomes and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess pain levels experienced during and after treatment. UPSW therapy significantly improved skin texture (p = 0.010) and showed promising effects on subcutaneous fat reduction and skin tightness. Wrinkles (p = 0.069) and pores (p = 0.232) did not reach statistical significance. Adverse effects, including transient erythema and mild edema, were minor and self-limiting. The mean VAS pain score was 2.8, indicating high tolerability. Ultra-Pulse Shockwave (UPSW) therapy demonstrated both safety and efficacy as a non-invasive treatment for facial rejuvenation. The findings indicate that UPSW significantly enhances skin texture while exerting positive effects on skin tightening and subcutaneous fat reduction. Despite the limitations of a small sample size, limited treatment sessions, and a short follow-up period, this study highlights UPSW's potential as a valuable addition to aesthetic medicine. Further research involving larger cohorts, more frequent treatments, and extended follow-up durations is recommended to optimize treatment protocols and comprehensively evaluate its long-term benefits. (© 2025. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag London Ltd., part of Springer Nature.) |
| Competing Interests: | Declarations. IRB approval status: Reviwed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital (IRB − 2024 − 0147). Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Acoustic wave; Extracorporeal shock wave; Facial rejuvenation; Non-invasive; Skin aging; Skin tightening; Ultra-pulse shockwave Local Abstract: [Publisher, French] Not applicable. |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20250307 Date Completed: 20250511 Latest Revision: 20261008 |
| Update Code: | 20261008 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10103-025-04395-x |
| PMID: | 40055255 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
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