Opinion on new luminis Trilift?

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What are doctors opinions on the new trilift by lumenis, which combines their TriPollar RF and triFX Radiofrequency Microneedling with new Dynamic Muscle Stimulation (DMSt)? The med spa I’ve been going to for chemical peels and IPL has this and was recommended for me. However I can find very little information, likely because it’s so new. Wondering what the Real Self experts think of this new modality.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

A heavy dose of "buyer beware" is prudent advice when evaluating any seemingly "too good to be true" claims for any brand new treatment or device. Fads come and go, but truly effective treatments and devices stand the test of time and use in many thousands of people. FDA clearance for devices basically means that the device has been shown by the manufacturer to be safe for use, not that it is necessarily effective for its presumed use. (This is in sharp contrast to FDA approval, usually reserved for new medications, which means that the drug has been proven to be both safe AND effective for the purpose it was intended--an approval process that typically involves many years of testing in large groups of people, usually at multiple centers nationwide, and a whole lot of R&D money to convince the FDA to approve it.) So, a very healthy dose of skepticism would seem to be in order when considering treatment with any of the fraxel lasers, RF and ultrasound devices, etc., let alone with a brand, brand new gizmo that combines still to be proven technologies being promoted by a medspa. If you are looking for a nonsurgical facelift, you might wish to consult a board certified cosmetic dermatologist about using fillers for so-called "liquid facelifts.," an approach that has been around for many years and used successfully in thousands of individuals. Hope this helps, and best of luck.

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