2014•프로그램북(구 초록집)Requires access
P139 : Comparative histometric analysis of the effects of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and radiofrequency (RF) on Asian skin
Dong Hye Suh, Jeong Hwee Choi, Sang Jun Lee, Ki‐Heon Jeong, Kye Yong Song, Min Kyung Shin
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Abstract
Background: High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and radiofrequency (RF) are used for non-invasive skin tightening. Neocollagenesis and neoelastogenesis have been reported to have a mechanism of controlled thermal injury. Objectives: To compare neocollagenesis and neoelastogenesis in each layer of the dermis after each session of HIFU and monopolar RF. Methods: We analyzed the area fraction of collagen and elastic fibers using the Masson’s trichrome and Victoria blue special stains, respectively, before and after 2 months of treatments. Histometric analyses were performed in each layer of the dermis, including the papillary dermis, and upper, mid,and deep reticular dermis. Results: Monopolar RF led to neocollagenesis in the papillary dermis, and upper, mid, and deep reticular dermis, and neoelastogenesis in the papillary dermis, and upper and midreticular dermis. HIFU led to neocollagenesis in the mid and deep reticular dermis and neoelastogenesis in the deep reticular dermis. Among these treatment methods, HIFU showed the highest level of neocollagenesis and neoelastogenesis in the deep reticular dermis. Conclusion: HIFU affects deep tissues and impacts focal regions. Monopolar RF also affects deep tissues, but impacts diffuse regions. We believe this data provide further insight into effective skin tightening.