Ultrasound for Aesthetic Applications: A Review of Biophysical Mechanisms and Safety.
Kenneth B BaderInder Raj S MakinJacques S Abramowicznull nullPublished in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2021)
Aesthetic ultrasound is used for fat reduction and to improve skin appearance. In this review, the fundamental mechanisms by which ultrasound can alter tissue are outlined. The technologies that are commercially available or under development are discussed. Finally, recommendations are made for safe and effective use of aesthetic ultrasound.