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Silk'n Clinical Studies

Silk’n devices have been put through their paces by our team of clinical testing experts experienced in conducting clinical testing for cosmetic devices. This clinical testing plays a key role in substantiating our product claims that you’ll see throughout the site, as well as what’s used on product packaging while also ensuring our products are safe consumer use. Product claims must be supported by data gathered during these and other medical studies. This evidence is required both for advertising authorities as well as today’s web-savvy consumers who demand hard data that the devices they are considering buying actually perform as advertised and of course are safe to use.

In this section we’re working to provide clinical papers on Silk’n hair removal, anti-aging and acne devices, conducted by experienced physicians that are highly specialized in cosmetic treatments and have a great deal of knowledge of how the various Silk’n devices work.

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n IPL Flash&Go

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n IPL Flash&Go

Author(s): Tina S. Alster, MD, and Elizabeth L. Tanzi, MD

About the Study

Doctors Tina Alster and Elizabeth Tanzi conduct a detailed study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a IPL hair removal device intended for home use. Twenty women with dark hair in non-facial sites (forearms, legs, etc…) self-administered three treatments at 2-week intervals using a Silk’n handheld intense-pulsed-light device. Untreated skin sites were also studied & compared. Hair counts and clinical photographs were obtained pre-treatment, as well as at months 1, 3, and 6. Side effects and patient satisfaction scores were recorded.

Doctors Biographies

Tina Alster, MD, FAAD

Founding director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and a clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr Alster obtained her B.S. and M.D. degrees with highest honors from Duke University and completed her dermatology residency at Yale University.

Elizabeth L. Tanzi, MD

Board-certified dermatologist, clinical associate professor of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine and founding director of Capital Laser & Skin Care, Washington D.C.

Dr. Tanzi received her B.S. and M.D. degrees with honors from New York Upstate Medical University, and completed her dermatology residency at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital.

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n Infinity IPL Device

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n Infinity IPL Device

About the Study

Dr. Muchael Gold and Hela Goren, conduct a clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy the Silk’n Infinity IPL device, intended for home-use hair removal on dark skin. Fifteen women with skin types V and VI and dark terminal hair administrated six treatments at two-week intervals, using the Silk’n Infinity hair removal device. Hair count and photographs were performed pre-treatment and month’s one and three after the last treatment.

Doctors Biographies

Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD - FAAD

The founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gold obtained his M.D. degree at The Chicago Medical School, and completed his dermatology residency at Northwestern University.

Hela Goren, Ph.D. Biology

With a Ph.D. in biology – Endocrinology, from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel, Hela Goren is the clinical training director at Invasix (InModeMD) and is skilled in medical devices, product management & launch, capital equipment, and Start-ups.

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n SensEpil Hair Removal Device

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n SensEpil Hair Removal Device

Author(s): Courtney M.L. Elm, BS, Irmina D. Wallander, BA, Susan E. Walgrave, MD, & Brian D. Zelickson, MD

About the Study

Courtney Elm, Irmina Wallander, Susan Walgrave, & Brian Zelickson, conduct a clinical study to determine the efficacy and safety of the Silk’n SensEpil low-energy, pulsed-intense light device intended for at home hair removal treatments. Ten adults with skin types I–IV who possessed dark hair in non-facial regions of the body. Subjects received four to six treatments on a biweekly schedule. Treatments were performed by trained clinical staff members. Responses were evaluated by conducting manual hair counts using magnification. Images were obtained prior to treatment and at each subsequent visit.

Doctors Biographies

Courtney M.L. Elm, BS

No bio provided…

Irmina D. Wallander, BA

Currently the Clinical Research Program Manager at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Irmina received her bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Susan E. Walgrave, MD

No bio provided…

Brian D. Zelickson, MD

Dr Zelickson currently is involved with teaching resident physicians for the Procedural Dermatology Fellowship program at the University of Minneapolis. Dr. Zelickson attended University of Colorado where he obtained his BA degree in Molecular and Developmental Biology, followed by his MD at the Mayo Medical School, and residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, and a fellowship at the University of North Carolina.

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n Flash&Go Hair Removal Device

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n Flash&Go Hair Removal Device

Author(s):  Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD, Julie A. Biron, BSc & Brynne Thompson, RN, CCRP

About the Study

Doctor Michael H. Gold, BSc Julie A. Biron and Brynne Thompson RN, CCRP complete a clinical evaluation of a Silk’n hair removal device for patients with unwanted facial hair. Seventeen patients initially signed up to participate in the trial; however, two dropped out. Patients received six biweekly treatments with the at home intense pulsed light device in the facial areas below the level of the cheekbone. Follow-up visits were made at one and three months following the last treatment.

Doctors Biographies

Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD - FAAD

The founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gold obtained his M.D. degree at The Chicago Medical School and completed his dermatology residency at Northwestern University.

Julie A. Biron, BSc

Director of Research at the Tennessee Clinical Research Center since January 2004. Since becoming the director of research at the TCRC, Julie has developed strong working relationships and earned an outstanding reputation with physicians, pharmaceutical companies and Contract Research Organizations.

Brynne Thompson, RN, CCRP

As a graduate of the RN program at University of New Mexico in 1993, Brynne began her career at Albuquerque’s St. Joseph’s Hospital in the Orthopedic and Neurology department. Brynne then spent 6 years in Family Practice and Pediatrics, then joining the TCRC in 2007.

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n SensEpil Hair Removal Device

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n SensEpil Hair Removal Device

Author(s):  R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

About the Study

Using the Silk’n SensEpil at home hair removal device, Dr Mulholland conducted an in-depth clinical study on how effective the device was for removal of hair on the face. 42 test subjects participated in the study, and self-treatments were administered on their face, below the cheek line, with most treated areas being the upper lip or chin. Hair counts were performed both before and after treatments, with details analyzed by a blinded third party.

Doctor Biography

Stephen Mulholland, MD

Dr. Mulholland attended and obtained his education from the University of Toronto Medical School, followed by an internship at St. Michael’s Hospital, residency at the University of Toronto and fellowship at Sunnybrook Hospital.  Dr. Mulholland founded SpaMedica clinic (Toronto) in 1997, where he still actively treats patients.

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n Hair Removal Device

Hair Removal Clinical Study - Silk’n Hair Removal Device

Author(s):  R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

About the Study

Dr Mulholland conducted an in-depth clinical study with 110 subjects over 12 months on how effective the Silk’n at home hair removal device was for removal of hair on the bikini area (98), armpits (79), lower legs (85) and arms (38). Treatments were performed by the subjects, at home, after going through the first treatment with a trained hair removal nurse. As with other studies, hair counts were performed both before and after treatments.

Doctor Biography

Stephen Mulholland, MD

Dr. Mulholland attended and obtained his education from the University of Toronto Medical School, followed by an internship at St. Michael’s Hospital, residency at the University of Toronto and fellowship at Sunnybrook Hospital.  Dr. Mulholland founded SpaMedica clinic (Toronto) in 1997, where he still actively treats patients.

Acne Clinical Study - Silk’n Blue Device

Acne Clinical Study - Silk’n Blue Device

Author(s):  Michael H. Gold MD, Julie A. Biron BSc & Whitney Sensing LPN, CCRP

About the Study

Dr Gold, along with Julie Biron and Whitney Sensing, performed a clinical research study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Silk’n Blue device to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris, as well as determine if the average person was able to easily understand how to use the device, as described in the owner manual for the product. Photos were taken and patients underwent eight acne treatments with the Blue device over a 4-week period. Follow-ups were at 1 and 3 months.

Doctors Biographies

Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD - FAAD

The founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gold obtained his M.D. degree at The Chicago Medical School and completed his dermatology residency at Northwestern University.

Julie A. Biron, BSc

Director of Research at the Tennessee Clinical Research Center since January 2004. Since becoming the director of research at the TCRC, Julie has developed strong working relationships and earned an outstanding reputation with physicians, pharmaceutical companies and Contract Research Organizations.

Whitney Sensing, LPN, CCRP

A graduate of Tennessee Technology Center in Nashville, Whitney worked for a family practitioner doing patient intake and assessments, as well as assisting the physician with individual patient procedures, she is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and is involved in both cosmetic and pharmaceutical-based research trials.

Acne Clinical Study - Silk’n Blue Device

Acne Clinical Study - Silk’n Blue Device

Author(s):  Judith Hellman MD & Cielo A. Ramirez

About the Study

Dr Hellman and Cielo Ramirez performed a 12-week, open-label, prospective cohort study involving 15 participants (12 women 3 men), to determine the changes in the number of inflammatory lesions in acne patients using the Silk’n Blue acne treatment device. In addition, the other objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness, usage compliance and safety of the device. Follow-up lesion counts were performed at one and three months. Photos were taken at all visits.

Doctors Biographies

Judith Hellman MD

Dr. Hellman completed her premed training at Wellesley College, and attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, receiving her MD in 1989. After completing her internship in internal medicine at New York’s Beth Israel Medical Center, she completed her residency in Dermatology at Stony Brook, where she was selected as chief resident in dermatology.

Cielo A. Ramirez

Cielo is a Harvard graduate, where she obtained her BA. Cielo went on to study medicine at the University of Connecticut, followed by her Master of Public Health at Boston University School of Public Health. Cielo is passionate about helping marginalized groups obtain unmet mental health needs. Her mantra is mental health is public health.

Anti-aging Clinical Study - Silk’n FaceFX Anti-Aging Device

Anti-aging Clinical Study - Silk’n FaceFX Anti-Aging Device

Author(s):  Michael H. Gold, MD, Julie Biron, BSc, Liora Levi, Ph.D & Whitney Sensing, LPN, CCRP

About the Study

In this clinical study, the team performed a 6-week, study involving 30 participants, aimed at evaluating the efficacy, safety, and usage compliance of the Silk’n at home anti-aging device, utilizing RF and LED energies, for self-treatment of wrinkles around the eyes and lips, and skin appearance improvements. Patients performed 21 treatments every other day as well as two maintenance treatments at one and two months following the end of their treatments. Each subject served as their own control, comparing results before and three months following the treatments.

Doctors Biographies

Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD - FAAD

The founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gold obtained his M.D. degree at The Chicago Medical School and completed his dermatology residency at Northwestern University.

Julie A. Biron, BSc

Director of Research at the Tennessee Clinical Research Center since January 2004. Since becoming the director of research at the TCRC, Julie has developed strong working relationships and earned an outstanding reputation with physicians, pharmaceutical companies and Contract Research Organizations.

Whitney Sensing, LPN, CCRP

A graduate of Tennessee Technology Center in Nashville, Whitney worked for a family practitioner doing patient intake and assessments, as well as assisting the physician with individual patient procedures, she is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and is involved in both cosmetic and pharmaceutical-based research trials.

Liora Levi, Ph.D

Liora is a graduate of Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where she obtained her Master of Arts, Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Chemical Engineering. Liora is now the Director of Clinical & Regulatory Affairs at Home Skinovations Ltd (Silk’n).

Anti-aging Clinical Study - Silk’n FaceFX Anti-Aging Device

Anti-aging Clinical Study - Silk’n FaceFX Anti-Aging Device

Author(s):  Judith Hellman MD, Hela Goren, R. Stephen Mulholland MD

About the Study

Dr’s Hellman, Mullholland and Goren completed a multicenter clinical study, that was performed in three clinics in both the USA and Canada. This study was performed in order to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Silk’n at home anti-aging device, the uses highly thermally regulated RF heating technology, intended for the reduction of rhytides and for skin tightening. Three facial areas - two cheeks and forehead; altogether 150 treatment sites, were performed on fifty patients. Twenty bi-weekly at home treatments over 10 weeks were conducted, following the first session of in clinic instruction. Follow up session was 1 month after the last treatment.

Doctors Biographies

Judith Hellman MD

Dr. Hellman completed her premed training at Wellesley College, and attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, receiving her MD in 1989. After completing her internship in internal medicine at New York’s Beth Israel Medical Center, she completed her residency in Dermatology at Stony Brook, where she was selected as chief resident in dermatology.

Hela Goren, Ph.D. Biology

With a Ph.D. in biology – Endocrinology, from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel, Hela Goren is the clinical training director at Invasix (InModeMD) and is skilled in medical devices, product management & launch, capital equipment, and Start-ups.

Stephen Mulholland, MD

Dr. Mulholland attended and obtained his education from the University of Toronto Medical School, followed by an internship at St. Michael’s Hospital, residency at the University of Toronto and fellowship at Sunnybrook Hospital.  Dr. Mulholland founded SpaMedica clinic (Toronto) in 1997, where he still actively treats patients.

Anti-aging Clinical Study - Silk’n FaceFX Anti-Aging Device

Anti-aging Clinical Study - Silk’n FaceFX Anti-Aging Device

Author(s):  J. Shaoul MD and R. S. Mulholland MD

About the Study

In this study, a portable home-use device that combines fractional non-thermal red LED with mild contact heating, was used on forty subjects aged 30 – 55, presenting with lax facial skin, large pores, fine lines, wrinkles and brown pigmentation. Subjects received eight bi-weekly treatments for four weeks. Skin condition was assessed before and at one, two and three months following the last treatment. Grading of outcome was conducted by an independent blinded evaluator.

Doctor Biography

Stephen Mulholland, MD

Dr. Mulholland attended and obtained his education from the University of Toronto Medical School, followed by an internship at St. Michael’s Hospital, residency at the University of Toronto and fellowship at Sunnybrook Hospital.  Dr. Mulholland founded SpaMedica clinic (Toronto) in 1997, where he still actively treats patients.