INTRODUCTION
Altered facial skin appearance due to photo- and chronological aging may be considered aesthetically displeasing to some patients and negatively impact the quality of life.1-3
Depending on individual patient characteristics, expectations, and physician expertise, various treatment modalities are used for the aesthetic improvement of the aging face.
Nonenergy devices for aesthetic and cosmetic treatments include microdermabrasion, microneedling, threads, and chemical peels.4-8 Patients frequently choose these treatments due to the minimally invasive nature, reduced risks, and associated shortened downtime compared to ablative laser treatments and surgical modalities.7,8
Nonenergy device-based treatments may improve skin condition inducing cutaneous changes that remodel the skin matrix.9 Potential adverse events (AEs) may occur, prolonging the duration and severity of the wound healing process also affected by the patient's existing systemic health condition, the type of treatment, and the settings of the device (eg, intensities, depth of passes).4-8 Signs and symptoms may resolve in a few days or up to several weeks.7
Nonsurgical procedures in the United States (US) were among the top five minimally invasive rejuvenation treatments and chemical peels performed in 2020, with a combined total of over 13.3 million yearly treatments.10 In addition, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery reports that the number of
Depending on individual patient characteristics, expectations, and physician expertise, various treatment modalities are used for the aesthetic improvement of the aging face.
Nonenergy devices for aesthetic and cosmetic treatments include microdermabrasion, microneedling, threads, and chemical peels.4-8 Patients frequently choose these treatments due to the minimally invasive nature, reduced risks, and associated shortened downtime compared to ablative laser treatments and surgical modalities.7,8
Nonenergy device-based treatments may improve skin condition inducing cutaneous changes that remodel the skin matrix.9 Potential adverse events (AEs) may occur, prolonging the duration and severity of the wound healing process also affected by the patient's existing systemic health condition, the type of treatment, and the settings of the device (eg, intensities, depth of passes).4-8 Signs and symptoms may resolve in a few days or up to several weeks.7
Nonsurgical procedures in the United States (US) were among the top five minimally invasive rejuvenation treatments and chemical peels performed in 2020, with a combined total of over 13.3 million yearly treatments.10 In addition, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery reports that the number of
