Efficacy and Safety of Microwave Energy–Based Device for Facial Rejuvenation: A Retrospective Comparative Study With High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
MEBD demonstrated rapid onset, superior tolerability, and lower complication rates, while HIFU provided stronger long-term lifting and elasticity improvements. These findings support complementary clinical roles and a compartment-based rationale for facial MEBD.
Authors
- Yean Su Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7670-1722)
- Hee Yong Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9902-0604)
- Hwan Jun Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0752-0389)
- Ha Jong Nam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2494-0991)
- Se Young Kim
- Namju Cheon
Institutions
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (US)
- Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aesthetic Surgery Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf264
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00