Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Abdominal and Quadriceps Muscle Strengthening: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Radiographic imaging has demonstrated muscle hypertrophy after treatment with noninvasive body contouring devices that target skeletal muscles.

Objective: This pilot study sought to evaluate whether increased muscle mass translated to improved functional strength and endurance.

Methods: A prospective, single-center, randomized open-label controlled study included 26 subjects randomized into 3 groups: 2 treatment groups and 1 control group.

Safety of Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Poly-L-Lactic Acid in the Treatment of Upper Lip Rhytides: A Prospective, Rater-Blinded Study.

Background: Perioral rhytides are a common complaint among dermatologic patients and can be notoriously stubborn and resistant to therapy.

Objective: We aimed to assess the safety of fractional ablative laser-assisted delivery of topical poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) suspension in the treatment of upper cutaneous lip rhytides.

Materials And Methods: Prospective, single-arm, rater-blinded trial.

Nonthermal Pulsed Ultrasound Treatment for the Reduction in Abdominal Fat: A Pilot Study.

Noninvasive fat reduction has become increasingly popular. This study evaluated the outcomes of multiple treatments with a nonthermal focused ultrasound device for the noninvasive removal of excess abdominal fat. Participants underwent a total of three pulsed, focused ultrasound treatments spaced two weeks apart.

Picosecond laser with specialized optic for facial rejuvenation using a compressed treatment interval.

Studies using a 755 nm picosecond laser with a focus lens array have been reported to be effective for facial wrinkles and pigmentation. This study reports the safety and efficacy using a shorter interval of 2-3 weeks between treatments. Nineteen female subjects and one male subject, primarily Fitzpatrick skin types II and III (one skin type I), who had mild to moderate wrinkles and sun-induced pigmentation were enrolled and treated using the 755 nm PicoSure Laser with focus lens array.

Evaluating facial pores and skin texture after low-energy nonablative fractional 1440-nm laser treatments.

Background: The fractionated nonablative 1440-nm laser creates microscopic thermal wounds within the epidermis and the dermis and is used clinically to improve tone, texture, and color of skin.

Objective: We sought to investigate the use of this device to treat facial pores and to improve skin texture.

Methods: Twenty patients received 6 treatments at the highest tolerable energy level performed 2 weeks apart.

Treatment of tattoos with a picosecond alexandrite laser: a prospective trial.

OBJECTIVE To study a picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser for the removal of tattoos to confirm the efficacy of this therapy, focusing on the effect of therapy on the target lesion as well as the surrounding tissues and quantifying the number of necessary treatments. DESIGN Fifteen patients with tattoos were enrolled. Treatments were scheduled approximately 6 ± 2 weeks apart.