Histological Evaluation of Human Skin Bx to Assess the Effects of APR Tx as an Adjunct Procedure in Facelift Surgery
brief summary
The goal of this prospective, single-arm clinical study is to gather quantifiable data on Renuvion's impact on skin elasticity and hydration, indicators of skin quality and estimate the biological skin age using DNA methylation in males and females between 18 and 75 years of age who plan to receive a lower facelift surgery. The main purpose is to quantify the effect of the Renuvion device on skin elasticity (collagen density, elastin, fibrillin-1), hydration (aquaporin-3, acidic glycosaminoglycans, HA), and DNA methylation to estimate the biological age of the skin. Participants will receive a lower facelift surgery per the Investigator's standard clinical practice and treatment with the Renuvion APR System.
detailed description
The purpose of this study is to gather quantifiable data on Renuvion's impact on skin elasticity and hydration, indicators of skin quality and estimate the biological skin age using DNA methylation.
This study is a prospective, single-arm clinical study to be conducted at up to three clinical sites in the US. Up to 10 subjects will be enrolled and treated if they meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria and provide written informed consent.
Enrolled subjects meeting all entrance criteria and confirmed eligible for study treatment will be asked to participate. Subjects will receive a lower facelift surgery per the Investigator's standard clinical practice and treatment with the Renuvion APR System. The mid/upper-face area will not be treated with Renuvion and the lower face/neck area will be treated with Renuvion. Treatment will consist of subdermal coagulation of soft tissue using the Renuvion APR handpiece.
official title
Histological Evaluation of Human Skin Biopsies to Assess the Effects of Renuvion APR Treatment as an Adjunct Procedure in Facelift Surgery