TITLE:
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of the MaximusTM System for Facial Wrinkles
AUTHORS:
Nikolay Potekaev, Olga Zhukova
KEYWORDS:
TriLipo; TriPollar; Radiofrequency; Dynamic Muscle Activation (DMA); Wrinkle Reduction; Anti-Aging; Skin Tightening; Collagen Remodeling; Skin Tonus
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications,
Vol.3 No.2,
June
13,
2013
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: There is a
growing demand for non-invasive methods with no down time and minimal risk for
facial skin rejuvenation and treatment of wrinkles. The Maximus system, based on TriLipo technology,
combines radiofrequency and Dynamic Muscle Activation (DMA). We evaluated the safety and efficacy
of the MaximusTM system for the treatment of facial wrinkles. Methods: Twenty women received 8 weekly treatments for
facial wrinkles using the Maximus system. Treatment efficacy was assessed by comparing pre- and post-treatment photographs,
assessing skin characteristics using the 3D Visioscan system, assessing skin
microtopography using the DUB ultrasonic scanning system, assessing microcirculation
conditions of facial skin using Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF) and subjective
evaluation of skin
improvement. Results: No adverse
events were observed. Following the treatments, positive changes in skin
flakiness (scaliness), roughness, smoothness and wrinkles were demonstrated
using Visioscan. A thickening of the epidermal-dermal layer and increased
structural homogeneity were observed by ultrasound, hyperechogenicity was increased and areas of hypoechogenicity
reduced. Microcirculation was improved, corresponding with a positive trend for
improved skin characteristics. Conclusions: The Maximus system powered by the TriLipo technology is a non-invasive, effective, safe, and virtually
painless treatment for reduction of wrinkles and facial skin rejuvenation.