Publications by authors named "Ane Massaki"
Background: Laxity and rhytides are manifestations of photodamage on the chest.
Objective: We sought to evaluate efficacy and safety of microfocused ultrasound with visualization treatment of décolletage laxity and rhytides.
Methods: In all, 24 subjects with moderate to severe rhytides, as measured by a validated 5-point photonumeric scale (Fabi/Bolton Chest Wrinkle Scale), received microfocused ultrasound with visualization treatment.
Background And Objectives: Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has been shown to be effective for the elimination of saphenous veins and associated reflux. Mechanism is known to be heat related, but precise way in which heat causes vein ablation is not completely known. This study aimed to determine the effects of various endovenous laser wavelengths and delivery modes on ex vivo human vein both macroscopically and microscopically.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although ablative laser technology and surgical treatment are considered to be the criterion standard for the rejuvenation of aging skin, the demand for procedures with less down time and risk, such as nonablative laser and radiofrequency (RF) treatments, has increased over the last several decades.
Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and safety of the newest generation of monopolar RF (mRF) devices by evaluating our patients after treatment.
Methods And Materials: Sixty-four patients with mild to moderate facial skin laxity were treated using the new mRF with vibration handpiece.
Background: Hypopigmented scarring is a challenging condition to treat, with current treatments showing limited efficacy and temporary results. Nonablative fractional resurfacing has been demonstrated to be an effective and safe modality in the treatment of hypopigmented scars.
Objectives: To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of combining fractional resurfacing with topical bimatoprost and topical tretinoin or pimecrolimus for the treatment of hypopigmented scars.