A Prospective Trial: Handsfree Thermoregulated Bipolar Radiofrequency for Face and Neck Contouring.
Journal
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
ISSN: 2169-7574
Titre abrégé: Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101622231
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Historique:
received:
06
07
2021
accepted:
04
01
2022
entrez:
2
5
2022
pubmed:
3
5
2022
medline:
3
5
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The use of radiofrequency in aesthetic surgery has evolved significantly since it was first introduced in the early 2000s. Nonexcisional correction of the lower one-third of the face and neck has long been a challenging problem. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the first handsfree thermoregulated bipolar radiofrequency device for face and neck contouring. This prospective multicenter (New York, Nevada) IRB-approved study evaluated healthy candidates who desired noninvasive correction of their lower face and neck laxity. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate safety and soft tissue remodeling pretreatment and at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post last treatment. Assessment was made using blinded evaluators, 3D photographic analysis (Quantificare, France), and volumetric measurements. Investigator and subject assessments were obtained using a 0-4 point Likert scale. A total of 34 patients completed both the cheek and chin applicator treatment series. Average age of patients was 38 (STD 3.4), BMI 27 (STD 2.2), average Baker Face & Neck classification 2.6 (STD 1.1), and average Fitzpatrick type 2.4 (STD 1.2). Mean treatment time was 41 min (STD 3.5) with a temperature of 42°C-43°C. Patient discomfort data were statistically very low based on This is the first prospective study to evaluate a handsfree thermoregulated bipolar radiofrequency device for face and neck contouring. This device demonstrates a significant advance in the control and delivery of radiofrequency for aesthetic purposes. With a favorable safety and comfort profile, this device is able to concentrate thermal energy consistently at a depth that allows for fibroseptal network tightening to improve lower third of face and submental soft tissue contraction.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
The use of radiofrequency in aesthetic surgery has evolved significantly since it was first introduced in the early 2000s. Nonexcisional correction of the lower one-third of the face and neck has long been a challenging problem. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the first handsfree thermoregulated bipolar radiofrequency device for face and neck contouring.
Methods
UNASSIGNED
This prospective multicenter (New York, Nevada) IRB-approved study evaluated healthy candidates who desired noninvasive correction of their lower face and neck laxity. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate safety and soft tissue remodeling pretreatment and at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post last treatment. Assessment was made using blinded evaluators, 3D photographic analysis (Quantificare, France), and volumetric measurements. Investigator and subject assessments were obtained using a 0-4 point Likert scale.
Results
UNASSIGNED
A total of 34 patients completed both the cheek and chin applicator treatment series. Average age of patients was 38 (STD 3.4), BMI 27 (STD 2.2), average Baker Face & Neck classification 2.6 (STD 1.1), and average Fitzpatrick type 2.4 (STD 1.2). Mean treatment time was 41 min (STD 3.5) with a temperature of 42°C-43°C. Patient discomfort data were statistically very low based on
Conclusions
UNASSIGNED
This is the first prospective study to evaluate a handsfree thermoregulated bipolar radiofrequency device for face and neck contouring. This device demonstrates a significant advance in the control and delivery of radiofrequency for aesthetic purposes. With a favorable safety and comfort profile, this device is able to concentrate thermal energy consistently at a depth that allows for fibroseptal network tightening to improve lower third of face and submental soft tissue contraction.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35492231
doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004194
pmc: PMC9038493
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e4194Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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