Treatment of Acne Scars With High Intensity Focused Radio Frequency

September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 1065 | Copyright © September 2015


Omar A. Ibrahimi MD PhD,a Robert A. Weiss MD,b Margaret A. Weiss MD,b Christian R. Halvorson MD,b Flor Mayoral MD,c E. Victor Ross MD,d and Joel L. Cohen MDe

aConnecticut Skin Institute, Stamford, CT
bMaryland Laser, Skin & Vein Institute, Hunt Valley, MD
cMayoral Dermatology, Coral Gables, FL
dScripps Clinic, San Diego, CA
eAboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery, Englewood, CO

ablative and non-ablative fractional lasers. Using microneedles with focused RF thermal injury to the dermis should allow for improved outcomes over non-thermal microneedle delivery with fewer treatments and reduced epidermal injury. We are currently in the process of carrying out further studies to better characterize the efficacy of this treatment modality and to establish optimal treatment parameters.

DISCLOSURES

Dr. Omar Ibrahimi has received funding for research and consulting; Dr. Robert Weiss has received funding from equipment loan and clinical consulting; Dr. Flor Mayoral has received funding for clinical consulting; Dr. E. Vic Ross has received funding for consulting agreement and speaker honoraria. Dr. Joel Cohen has received funding for consulting and clinical studies.

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AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCE

Omar A. Ibrahimi MD PhD…….............................. Omar.ibrahimi@gmail.com
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