Micro-Focused Ultrasound on an Individual with Titanium Facial Implants: A Case Report.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 DERMATOLOGY

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Pub Date : 2025-07-22 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.2147/CCID.S533425

Dissapong Panithaporn

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Abstract

Introduction: Both micro-focused ultrasound (MFU) and monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) interventions are relatively safe and well tolerated as a non-invasive approach to achieve rejuvenating effects, with patients reporting limited adverse effects. However, MRF uses an electrical current which can induce heating in metal, potentially causing burns or thermal injury in the skin or tissue around the implant, whereas MFU delivers focused high-energy ultrasound, which does not induce electrical currents in metal.

Case presentation: This report describes the case of a 28-year-old Thai male, who received titanium implants in the mandible bone, the mandible chin, the maxillary bone and the zygoma bone, seven years before. Because of his wish for a more sculpted and lifted facial appearance, the patient was treated with Ulthera Legacy in 2021 and with Ulthera Prime in 2024. With Ulthera Prime, visualization has significantly improved, which decreased the need to skip areas, leading to improved, more consistent results.

Conclusion: This case study suggests that Ulthera Prime could be an option for skin firming and lifting effects for people with facial implants. Further research will be needed to corroborate this finding in a larger population.

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微聚焦超声治疗钛面部植入物一例报告。

微聚焦超声（MFU）和单极射频（MRF）干预都是相对安全且耐受性良好的非侵入性方法，可以达到恢复活力的效果，患者报告的不良反应有限。然而，MRF使用的电流会在金属中引起加热，可能会在植入物周围的皮肤或组织中引起烧伤或热损伤，而MFU提供的是聚焦的高能超声波，不会在金属中引起电流。病例介绍：本报告描述了一名28岁的泰国男性，他在七年前接受了下颌骨，下颌骨，上颌骨和颧骨的钛种植体。由于他希望有一个更加雕刻和提升的面部外观，患者于2021年接受了Ulthera Legacy治疗，并于2024年接受了Ulthera Prime治疗。使用Ulthera Prime，可视化效果得到了显著改善，减少了跳过区域的需要，从而得到了更好的、更一致的结果。结论：本案例研究表明，Ulthera Prime可以作为面部植入物患者紧致和提升皮肤效果的一种选择。需要进一步的研究在更大的人群中证实这一发现。

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Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Medicine-Dermatology

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

4.30%

发文量

353

审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on the latest clinical and experimental research in all aspects of skin disease and cosmetic interventions. Normal and pathological processes in skin development and aging, their modification and treatment, as well as basic research into histology of dermal and dermal structures that provide clinical insights and potential treatment options are key topics for the journal. Patient satisfaction, preference, quality of life, compliance, persistence and their role in developing new management options to optimize outcomes for target conditions constitute major areas of interest. The journal is characterized by the rapid reporting of clinical studies, reviews and original research in skin research and skin care. All areas of dermatology will be covered; contributions will be welcomed from all clinicians and basic science researchers globally.