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PMID: 21865807 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Skin tightening describes the treatment of skin laxity via radiofrequency (RF), ultrasound, or light-based devices. Skin laxity on the face is manifested by progressive loss of skin elasticity, loosening of the connective tissue framework, and deepening of skin folds. This results in prominence of submandibular and submental tissues. Genetic factors (chronological aging) and extrinsic factors (ultraviolet radiation) both contribute to skin laxity. There are many RF, ultrasound, and light-based devices directed at treating skin laxity. All of these devices target and heat the dermis to induce collagen contraction. Heating of the dermis causes collagen denaturation and immediate collagen contraction in addition to long-term collagen remodeling. Via RF, light, or ultrasound, these skin tightening devices deliver heat to the dermis to create new collagen and induce skin tightening. This chapter will provide an overview of the various skin tightening devices. |
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Authors:
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Heather Woolery-Lloyd; Jenna N Kammer |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-08-16 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current problems in dermatology Volume: 42 ISSN: 1662-2944 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Probl. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-08-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0147371 Medline TA: Curr Probl Dermatol Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 147-52 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
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Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miami Beach, Fla., USA. |
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