The efficacy of broadband infrared light for abdominal skin tightening treatment

Authors

  • Prapawan Chawvavanich Institute of Dermatology, Department of medical services, Bangkok
  • Sirinee Wipavakul Institute of Dermatology, Department of medical services, Bangkok
  • Walai-orn Pratchyapruit Institute of Dermatology, Department of medical services, Bangkok
  • Phetcharat Nitisarat Institute of Dermatology, Department of medical services, Bangkok
  • Rutaichanok Sompong Institute of Dermatology, Department of medical services, Bangkok

Keywords:

abdomen, skin tightening, Broadband infrared light

Abstract

Background: A broadband infrared light hoped to provide a promising new modality of skin laxity for abdominal skin tightening treatment. Objective: To evaluate the improvement of skin laxity after receiving a broadband infrared light for abdominal skin tightening treatment Materials and Methods: Thirty-one Thai patients were diagnosed with abdominal laxity. The patients received four treatments for over a period of 4 weeks with a broadband infrared light until the end-point (mild erythema) was achieved. The treatment response was assessed at the baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 9 months. Results: At the end of 6 months after the last treatment session, the elasticity of skin at abdomen increased significantly when we calculated net elasticity and skin firmness of the cutometer. However, two blind-fold dermatologists had graded the clinical result as minimal to no improvement when comparing photos. Conclusion: Broadband infrared light offers a new and safe way for abdominal skin tightening treatment.

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Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Chawvavanich, P., Wipavakul, S., Pratchyapruit, W.- orn, Nitisarat, P., & Sompong, R. (2016). The efficacy of broadband infrared light for abdominal skin tightening treatment. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 32(4), 231–239. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/159197

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 4 (2016): October - December

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Review article

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