New technologies for noninvasive aesthetic treatments

Abstract

In recent years, the demand for noninvasive aesthetic treatments has increased significantly. New systems and technological innovations open new possibilities for practitioners and patients in the field of body contouring, noninvasive face lifting, skin tightening and rejuvenation, as well as effective therapies for urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction. Currently, the most well-known innovations include technologies such as high-intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM™) and radiofrequency (RF), which, after more than 30years of research, could be combined in the RF-SYNCHRODE™ (BTL Medizintechnik GmbH, Prague, Czech republic) without any health risks for the patient. This allows the reduction of adipose tissue and the building of muscle in asingle treatment. The newer HIFES™ technology was developed specifically for the treatment of the facial area and facial muscles. It is used with synchronized radiofrequency for noninvasive, painless face lifting and skin tightening, and is also suitable for botulinum toxin patients. Visible, noticeable, and long-lasting treatment results are achieved without significant side effects after only 4-6sessions. These noninvasive, FDA(Food and Drug Administration)- and CE-certified systems are used in everyday practice and clinical routine in dermatology, gynecology, urology, and physiotherapy and represent areal alternative to invasive aesthetic plastic surgery.