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  • Aesthetics and Dermatology
  • Medical Device Technology
  • Skin Biology

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  • Skin quality is defined by four emergent perceptual categories (EPCs): firmness, surface evenness, tone evenness, and glow.
  • Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization (MFU-V) is a non-invasive device designed for skin lifting and tightening.
  • MFU-V stimulates neocollagenesis and elastin remodeling through controlled thermal coagulation, potentially improving skin quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate existing clinical and preclinical evidence on the impact of MFU-V on the four EPCs of skin quality.
  • To assess MFU-V's efficacy in improving firmness, surface evenness, tone evenness, and glow.

Main Methods:

  • A structured narrative review of studies from PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases.
  • Screening of 703 unique records, with 67 studies meeting inclusion criteria for analysis.
  • Included studies evaluated MFU-V, alone or in combination, reporting outcomes related to skin quality EPCs.

Main Results:

  • MFU-V showed consistent improvements in skin firmness (52 studies), including elasticity and tautness, with effects lasting over 6 months.
  • Significant improvements in surface evenness (35 studies) were noted, encompassing wrinkle reduction, pore refinement, and scar remodeling.
  • Emerging evidence suggests MFU-V benefits tone evenness (4 studies) and glow (4 studies), with good tolerance in darker skin types (III-VI) and rare, transient adverse events.

Conclusions:

  • MFU-V is a safe and adaptable technology for enhancing multiple facets of skin quality.
  • The evidence strongly supports MFU-V's efficacy for improving skin firmness and texture.
  • Further research and individualized treatment planning can leverage EPC-based outcomes for MFU-V applications.