SUPER VELOCE for the treatment of vascular lesions and skin firming

SUPER VELOCE multi-pulse technology achieves convincing results with a good safety profile and minimum adverse effects

MEČIAROVÁ PETRA, MD, Clinic of Aesthetic and Corrective, Dermatology MEDERMIS, s.r.o, Slovakia AGEING RESULTS IN collagen damage, which is manifested by collagen fibre fragmentation and solar elastosis. This occurs as a result of external damage, such as sun exposure and smoking, as well as internal factors, including genetics. Photoaging leads to thinning of the skin, wrinkles, pigmentary changes, and telangiectasias. Although invasive surgical procedures remain in demand, more and more patients are seeking non-invasive procedures to tighten the skin and slow the ageing process due to minimal recovery time, achieving a natural appearance, and time and financial affordability.

Mechanism of action

The principle of skin firming using SUPER VELOCE is that the heating of collagen fibres with high light energy, which leads to their contraction and improvement of skin texture. Collagen denaturation is time and temperature dependent, with higher temperatures being associated with shorter treatment times, but with greater patient discomfort and a higher risk of thermal damage. Lower temperatures require longer exposure but are safer, with similar effectiveness. At the same time, thermal stimulation of dermal fibroblasts at higher wavelengths results in the synthesis of extracellular matrix proteins, which leads to partial restoration of lost dermal volume due to ageing caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Specifically, the

Figure 1 (A) Before and (B) after 4 treatments to the mandibular area and neck with SUPER VELOCE NT Mode-Remodeling, 40,000 J in 2 weeks

1200nm wavelength is absorbed by water in the dermis, and its absorption triggers a cytokine reaction that leads to the formation of new collagen and elastin. The result is a firming of the skin and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.

In addition to facial treatments, it is also important to pay attention to the neck and chest to avoid visible differences between treated and untreated areas. The neck and décolletage area is more susceptible to photodamage due to a thinner epidermis, dermis, and the lower number of pilosebaceous units compared to the face. SUPER VELOCE technology could represent the method of first choice in this indication due to its potential to simultaneously treat telangiectasias, erythema, pigmented lesions, and skin texture using a broad spectrum of wavelengths. It represents a quick and effective treatment for poikiloderma Civatte. Fluence depends on the phototype of the skin, and with darker skin it is necessary to reduce fluence to prevent epidermal damage.

Conclusion

The goal is to tighten the skin through controlled dermal heating to stimulate collagen remodeling and neocollagenesis with subsequent rejuvenation of facial and body skin. Effective epidermal cooling ensures patient safety and comfort during treatment SUPER VELOCE unique multi-pulse technology achieve convincing results with a good safety profile and a minimum of adverse effects. The greatest benefit with noninvasive skin tightening can be achieved in patients with mild to moderate skin laxity and realistic expectations, so careful patient selection and education is very important.