Cosmeceutical Critique

Enhancing the effects of microfocused ultrasound with cosmeceuticals

Publish date: March 1, 2018

Conclusion

Dr. Leslie S. Baumann

Microfocused ultrasound and many other skin tightening treatments have become very popular. While no studies have yet looked at the effects of combining the use of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals before or after an MFUS procedure, anecdotal reports suggest positive outcomes, to which these agents have been thought to have contributed. In addition to seeing research on the various ways microfocused ultrasound may be used in combination with other minimally invasive procedures, I hope that we will soon be presented with data on the effects of combining cosmeceuticals with microfocused ultrasound and other minimally invasive procedures to treat skin laxity. Always remember to give patients printed pre- and postprocedure instructions to improve compliance.

Please email me at DrB@skintypesolutions.com if you have any comments, suggestions, or anecdotal reports to share on using cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals before and after procedures. I will share your responses on my LinkedIn account.

Dr. Baumann is a private practice dermatologist, researcher, author, and entrepreneur who practices in Miami. She founded the Cosmetic Dermatology Center at the University of Miami in 1997. Dr. Baumann wrote two textbooks, “Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice” (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002) and “Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients” (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2014); she also wrote a New York Times Best Sellers book for consumers, “The Skin Type Solution” (New York: Bantam Dell, 2006). Dr. Baumann has received funding for advisory boards and/or clinical research trials from Allergan, Evolus, Galderma, and Revance. She is the founder and CEO of Skin Type Solutions Franchise Systems.