Facial treatment with acoustic wave therapy for improvement of facial skin texture, pores and wrinkles.

BACKGROUND

A frequent demand among the female and male population is the reduction of facial wrinkles and pores, and additionally, the improvement of the facial skin texture preferentially achieved by noninvasive treatments.

AIMS

The objective of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of acoustic wave therapy (AWT) and extracorporeal pulse activation therapy (EPAT) technology using mechanical waves in the treatment of facial skin.

METHODS

Treatment was performed on the face of 12 patients, with the D-ACTOR 200 (Storz Medical AG) using radial acoustic wave technology, EPAT. Within 6 weeks, six acoustic wave treatment sessions have been performed. A follow-up visit was performed 6 weeks after the last treatment.

RESULTS

Measurements with the 3D camera system clearly and objectively demonstrate a significant diminution in facial wrinkles and pores. Additionally, an improvement in skin texture was recognized.

CONCLUSIONS

This study, although performed on a small number of patients, tends to show the safety and efficacy of radial AWT in treating facial wrinkles, skin texture, and pores and in a noninvasive way.