Facial treatment with acoustic wave therapy for improvement of facial skin texture, pores and wrinkles

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 845-849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice A. Adatto ◽  
Robyn M. Adatto‐Neilson
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Wave ◽  
Facial Skin ◽  
Skin Texture

scholarly journals Investigate the improvement of facial skin texture with the VISIA system after total thyroidectomy

BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Spencer C. H. Kuo ◽  
Faye Huang ◽  
Shun-Yu Chi ◽  
Hui-Ping Lin ◽  
Peng-Chen Chien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Facial Skin ◽  
Skin Texture ◽  
Sphericity Test ◽  
Preoperative Stage ◽  
Before And After ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Skin Quality ◽  
Tsh Levels

Abstract Background During clinical practice we have noticed that some patients with hyperthyroidism have finer skin with less wrinkles, pores, and spots after thyroidectomy, and the improvement can be observed within a few weeks after the operation. However, there is no evidence or study in the literature to proof this finding. Aim and objective This study was designed to evaluate and quantify the skin characters of patients with hyperthyroidism before and after thyroidectomy. Material and methods This is a prospective study to include patients with hyperthyroidism who received total thyroidectomy between March 1st, 2018 and February 28th, 2019. The patients received blood test for T4 and TSH analysis and VISIA measurements for skin texture quantification, at the preoperative stage, three, and six months postoperatively. A total of 8 patients were included. Repeated measurement was used to determine the lab data and VISIA measurement changes before and after the operation. Mauchly’s sphericity test was performed to determine whether the violation of sphericity occurs, and the Greenhouse–Geisser correction was used when the violation of sphericity occurs. Results All the patients were female and generally healthy without systemic medical disease except the hyperthyroidism. The T4 and TSH levels were not significantly different before and after the thyroidectomy. In terms of the skin character measurements, the wrinkles, texture, pores, UV spots, and brown spots were not improved after thyroidectomy. A trend of improvement in spots, red area, and porphyrin was noted, although not statistically significant. Conclusions Surgical removal of the thyroid gland in patients with hyperthyroidism does not improve the skin quality and texture in examinations via the VISIA system.

Sa-Oiliness: A System to Measure Oiliness of Distant Subject Using Image Processing

2011 ◽  
Vol 403-408 ◽  
pp. 4462-4468
Author(s):  
Anand Gupta ◽  
Rachit Garg ◽  
Shruti Suri
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Medical Examination ◽  
Facial Skin ◽  
Dry Skin ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Skin Texture ◽  
Skin Examination ◽  
Specific Instrument ◽  
Relative Value ◽  
Physical Presence

In medical examination of skin texture, an expert is generally needed to examine the skin texture thoroughly. It is felt that the same can be achieved through image processing, wherein a skin expert or physical presence of the patient are not needed on the spot. In the distant skin examination, expertise is required in analyzing the skin texture as appeared on the image. The texture is evaluated on the basis of oiliness of the skin, which is measured by a specific instrument [5]. As per our knowledge, the instrument is not readily available. To overcome this problem, a framework (SA-OILINESS) is proposed in this paper. It is designed so as to provide a scale to measure oiliness of facial skin through an image of a standard resolution. The proposed approach is based on the principle that the intensity of light from an oily skin is comparatively higher than that from a dry skin. Images of test subjects are taken at the same time and using the approach of weighted mean of the intensity of light reflected from the marked forehead region a scale of oiliness is developed. The scale is used to measure the relative value of oiliness.

scholarly journals Effects of Facial Threading on Female Skin Texture: A Prospective Trial with Physiological Parameters and Sense Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Li-Ying Lin ◽  
Shang-Chia Chiou ◽  
Shu-Hui Wang ◽  
Ching-Chi Chi
Keyword(s):  
Skin Color ◽  
Prospective Trial ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Facial Skin ◽  
Skin Texture ◽  
Skin Physiology ◽  
Hard Evidence ◽  
Mouth Corner ◽  
Vellus Hairs ◽  
To Receive

Background. Facial threading is a common tradition in Taiwan, Southeast Asia (called “Bande Abru”), Middle East (called “Khite”), and Egypt (called “Fatlah”). In addition to the ability to remove facial vellus hairs, facial threading can make the skin fairer and shinier. However, there has been a lack of hard evidence regarding the effects of facial threading on the skin. Objective. To examine the effects of facial threading on skin physiology as well as visual and touch senses by using scientific instruments. Methods. A total of 80 participants were allocated to receive facial threading, application of powder only, exfoliation, and shaving. Prior to and following the assigned treatment, a noninvasive skin condition detection device was used to measure skin coarseness, hydration, melanin, and erythema index. Sense assessment and image analysis were also performed. Results. This study showed that facial threading was found to improve the facial skin roughness indices with significant decreases by 30.4%, 35.9%, and 16.7%, respectively, for the participants’ forehead, cheek, and mouth corner skin. No significant adverse changes in moisture levels and skin pigment indices were detected. In addition, there was improvement in subjects’ touch sense of their skin and feelings about skin color. Conclusions. Traditional facial threading can remove facial vellus hairs and lower skin roughness levels, thereby improving the skin texture. However, pricking sensation appeared during the facial threading process, which might cause concerns about irritation.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Photonumeric Scale for Evaluation of Facial Skin Texture

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. S219-S226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Donofrio ◽  
Alastair Carruthers ◽  
Bhushan Hardas ◽  
Diane K. Murphy ◽  
Jean Carruthers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Skin ◽  
Skin Texture ◽  
Development And Validation

Image-based non-contact monitoring of changes in facial skin texture induced by the contact needle technique of acupuncture

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 356-362
Author(s):  
Kanji Kawasaki ◽  
Hongyang Li ◽  
Mako Iwahashi ◽  
Masaki Tsuda ◽  
Takae Takebe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Skin ◽  
Skin Texture ◽  
Needle Technique

STUDY OF DEFECTS IN a-Ge AND a-GeHxUSING SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE TECHNIQUE

1981 ◽  
Vol 42 (C4) ◽  
pp. C4-365-C4-368
Author(s):  
K. L. Bhatia ◽  
M.v. Haumeder ◽  
S. Hunklinger
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Wave ◽  
Surface Acoustic Wave ◽  
Wave Technique
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