Effective Treatment of Acne Scars Using Pneumatic Injection of Hyaluronic Acid

January 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 74 | Copyright © January 2015


Tapan Patel MBBS MRCP,a Oren Tevet MScb

aPHI Clinic, London, UK
bPerfAction, Inc., Israel

Enerjet’s needleless mechanism of action is based on highvelocity pneumatic acceleration of high-mass hyaluronic acid particles, which penetrates the epidermis through a tiny entry point. Once the accelerated jet reaches the dermal layer, it spreads laterally, causing a controlled micro-injury to the dermal layer, initiating the wound-healing process, and stimulating neocollagenesis, a favorable secondary effect.5
Jet volumetric remodeling technology has shown promising results, and may address some of the limitation of other treatment modalities, and may be used in combination for an effective treatment. This technology is associated with short downtimes and is applicable to all acne scar subtypes as well as all skin types. With JVR technology, the specific scar area is treated, in contrast to other modalities such as chemical peels or laser skin resurfacing where a significantly larger area outside the scar is subject to the treatment.

CONCLUSION

The Enerjet system provides a unique, advanced technology for a safe and effective acne scar treatment with minimal downtime, pain, or side effects. Improved clinical results may be achieved by optimizing HA volume and pressure power according to skin type, treatment area, age, scar type (eg, high pressure power in deep scars, greater volume of HA in extensive scars). Additional controlled trials including multiple patients, longer follow-up, and different parameters will be necessary to determine the optimal settings for achieving the best clinical effects per each scar subtype.

DISCLOSURES

Dr. Patel is a consultant for PerfAction. Mr. Tevet was an employee of PerfAction.

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AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCE

Tapan Patel MBBS MRCP……................................... tp@phiclinic.com
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