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Improvement of skin firmness and reduction of striae distensae with an energy‐based device using quantum molecular resonance

E. Cho, Min-Hee Kim

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

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Abstract

This is the first case series to describe quantum molecular resonance (QMR) treatment can be effective in treating striae distensae (SD). A 35-year-old woman presented with whitish streaks on the abdominal area and complained of sagging skin in the periumbilical area. The patient had a multi-gestational pregnancy 3 years ago. She recalled the lesions first began at 32 weeks of pregnancy. She had an appendectomy 20 years ago. Physical examination revealed skin laxity and whitish streaks consistent with SD (Figure 1A). Tenting skin was noted from the superior part of the umbilicus. Punch biopsies were not performed. The patient agreed to treatment with an energy-based device. All procedures were conducted after obtaining informed consent and clinical approval. The patient maintained her routines without changes and did not undergo additional treatments during the study period. The patient applied moisturizer once daily. Treatment with QMR (Corage 2.0, QuanteQ) was initiated. The vacuum handpiece with an energy level of 35 (35 W per 100 s) was performed at three sessions at six-month intervals. On the third visit, there was an improvement in the firmness of the patient's skin, and the tenting skin was no longer present (Figure 1B). The patient was satisfied with the outcome with no side effects. A 37-year-old woman presented with streaks and decreased skin firmness in the abdominal area (Figure 2A). The patient was pregnant with her first child 4 years ago and recalled the…

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