Short‐ and Long‐Term Effects of Adding Topical Cosmetics to a Dermatological Procedure (Thermage): A Randomized Controlled Comparative Study Exploring the Synergistic Effects

ABSTRACT Background Dermatological procedures improve skin changes caused by aging. However, few studies have focused on the effect of improving various skin characteristics compared with the concurrent use of cosmetics. We aimed to confirm changes in skin characteristics owing to anti‐aging dermato...

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Published in:Skin research and technology Vol. 31; no. 2-5; pp. e70162 - n/a
Main Authors: Park, Sae‐ra, Choi, Ji‐Yei, Suk, Jangmi, Suh, Byung‐Fhy, Kim, Eunjoo
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.02.2025
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Subjects:
Adult
Aging
Combined Modality Therapy - methods
Comparative studies
cosmetic procedure
Cosmetics
Cosmetics - administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Hydration
Hyperthermia, Induced - methods
Image analysis
Image processing
Middle Aged
moisturization
Original
Repair
Side effects
Skin
Skin - drug effects
skin aging
Skin Aging - drug effects
Skin Aging - physiology
skin barrier
skin physiology/structure
skin repair
Skin tests
Synergistic effect
Treatment Outcome
Water loss
Water Loss, Insensible - drug effects
skin barrier
moisturization
cosmetic procedure
skin aging
skin repair
skin physiology/structure
ISSN:0909-752X, 1600-0846, 1600-0846
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Summary:ABSTRACT Background Dermatological procedures improve skin changes caused by aging. However, few studies have focused on the effect of improving various skin characteristics compared with the concurrent use of cosmetics. We aimed to confirm changes in skin characteristics owing to anti‐aging dermatological procedures in the short‐ and long‐term and to determine the efficacy of the procedure when products with anti‐aging and repair effects are used together. Materials and Methods We included 42 women (mean age, 47.667 ± 3.183 years) divided into a test (n = 21) and control (n = 21) group, with no history of dermatological procedures within 3 months of the test participation date. The dermatological procedure involved a single application of Thermage treatments, and products containing repair and anti‐aging ingredients were used for the test group. The skin changes were assessed using device‐based measurements and image analysis up to 4 weeks post‐procedure. Results Post‐procedure side effects were alleviated 1 day after the procedure, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) improved when the products were used together. Skin hydration, elasticity, density, fine lines, texture, and pores improved at 4 weeks after the procedure. When the test product was also used, the improvement was significantly greater, and TEWL of the face improved in the test group only. Aging‐related skin characteristics were improved by Thermage, and the combined use of test products and procedures with repair and anti‐aging effects improved skin characteristics. Conclusion Dermatological procedures and cosmetic products have internal and external anti‐aging effects on the skin, respectively, resulting in synergy.
Bibliography:Funding
All costs for the current work have been fully met by the Amorepacific Corporation.
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Funding: All costs for the current work have been fully met by the Amorepacific Corporation.
ISSN:0909-752X
1600-0846
1600-0846
DOI:10.1111/srt.70162