Does Ultrasound Stimulate Production of Collagen?
asked 2 years ago by justthefacts in Florida
Latest answer by Samir Shureih, MD
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Tags: collagen, skin, tightening
Does pulsed ultrasound such as that used by physical therapists help stimulate collagen and therefore, improve and tighten skin?
3 answers to Does Ultrasound Stimulate Production of Collagen?
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Ulthera Ultrasound Stimulates the Production of Collagen
Hi Just,
There are some ultrasound technologies that do stimulate collagen growth by concentrating their ultrasound energy to an apex, creating heat at the specific desired point for tightening. One such technology is the new Ulthera.
I do not believe that physical therapy ultrasound is specifically concentrated for this purpose.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Collagen stimulation
There is no scientific evidence that ultrasound can cause the stimulation of collagen production.
There are few procedures Like, Retin A, medium depth peels and CO2 laser that stimulate collagen. Ultrasound is not one of them.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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There is no reliable and scientifically gathered evidence that externally applied ultrasound energy produces or tightens collag
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