Pulsed ultrasound is currently under investigation as a means of treating hyperhidrosis through destruction of sweat glands, session moderator Dr. Christopher B. Zachary said in response to an audience question. "This would be an off-label indication right now, but you can absolutely hit that region with an ultrasound device and cause heating. It’s quite likely that ultrasound will be used extensively in exactly the same way as microwave, and probably with the same efficacy," predicted Dr. Zachary of the University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Zachary is a consultant to and has received research funding from numerous laser and other medical device companies, as has Dr. Kilmer. Dr. Saedi had no financial conflicts to disclose. SDEF and this news organization are owned by the same parent company.