Ultrasonic Device Part II: The Adverse Effects of Ultrasonic Device for Medical Skin Care.
- Author:
Min Won LEE
1
;
Gwang June LEE
;
Hwa Jung RYU
;
Joo Yeon KO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. drko0303@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Adverse effect;
Contraindication;
Ponophoresis;
Sonophoresis;
Ultrasonic treatment
- MeSH:
Skin;
Skin Absorption;
Skin Care;
Ultrasonics
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2013;51(5):311-314
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An ultrasonic device for medical skin care is used to gently exfoliate the skin of dead skin cells and impurities. Ultrasound waves help loosen and remove oil, dirt and cellular debris from pores. Ponophoresis or sonophoresis is the use of ultrasound to increase percutaneous absorption of drugs, serums, lotions, creams and masques to a depth where it is more effective and beneficial. For improved results and safer procedures, we need to know the contraindications and adverse effects of ultrasonic treatments. Therefore, we summarized and reviewed the issue of safety including contraindications, cautions, and adverse events.
