Abstract
The gold standard treatment for many aesthetic aspects of aging has been described in this book as injections in their many forms. However, there is a growing interest in a wide range of nonablative interventions that, predictably, are claimed to rejuvenate skin “safely and effectively.” Several of these nonablative systems have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the purpose of skin rejuvenation, and there are many significant reported improvements in the appearance of signs and symptoms of aging by relatively noninvasive means. In our experience, clinical results have been generally less than impressive, with most subjects showing only mild improvement. Despite that, nonablative treatments as radiofrequency, tissue stimulation, and shock waves can be an excellent complement to injections and a treatment option for patients.
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Goisis, M. (2014). Complementary Treatments. In: Goisis, M. (eds) Injections in Aesthetic Medicine. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5361-8_23
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