Radiofrequency Microneedling for Skin Tightening of the Lower Face, Jawline, and Neck Region.
Journal
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
ISSN: 1524-4725
Titre abrégé: Dermatol Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9504371
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 12 2022
01 12 2022
Historique:
entrez:
30
11
2022
pubmed:
1
12
2022
medline:
3
12
2022
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ppublish
Résumé
Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) treatment is the latest generation of fractional skin rejuvenation methods. To evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and patient satisfaction of RFMN treatment for skin rejuvenation of the lower face and neck area. A prospective, intraindividual, controlled study. Subjects were treated with a fractional insulated RFMN system with 1 to 3 sessions at intervals of 4 to 12 weeks. Follow-up visits were scheduled on Day 90 and 180 posttreatment. Outcome was assessed by volume analysis of standardized 3-dimensional imaging, and validated clinical scales were rated by the physician, a blinded investigator, and patients. Thirty patients (mean age 55.5 years, Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV) were included. Mean submental volume difference was -4.72 cm3 (±10.07 cm3; range -26.65 cm3 to +16.01 cm3). Physician, blinded investigator, and subjects rated the clinical outcome as highly improved. Mean pain intensity was 5.61/10 on Numeric Rating Scale. Beside slight swelling and redness, no relevant downtime has been observed. Fractional RFMN treatment is a safe and effective technique for rejuvenation of the lower face, jawline, and neck region. Sufficient pain management should be provided. Data indicated low to no downtime and high patient satisfaction.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) treatment is the latest generation of fractional skin rejuvenation methods.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and patient satisfaction of RFMN treatment for skin rejuvenation of the lower face and neck area.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A prospective, intraindividual, controlled study. Subjects were treated with a fractional insulated RFMN system with 1 to 3 sessions at intervals of 4 to 12 weeks. Follow-up visits were scheduled on Day 90 and 180 posttreatment. Outcome was assessed by volume analysis of standardized 3-dimensional imaging, and validated clinical scales were rated by the physician, a blinded investigator, and patients.
RESULTS
Thirty patients (mean age 55.5 years, Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV) were included. Mean submental volume difference was -4.72 cm3 (±10.07 cm3; range -26.65 cm3 to +16.01 cm3). Physician, blinded investigator, and subjects rated the clinical outcome as highly improved. Mean pain intensity was 5.61/10 on Numeric Rating Scale. Beside slight swelling and redness, no relevant downtime has been observed.
CONCLUSION
Fractional RFMN treatment is a safe and effective technique for rejuvenation of the lower face, jawline, and neck region. Sufficient pain management should be provided. Data indicated low to no downtime and high patient satisfaction.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36449871
doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003607
pii: 00042728-202212000-00007
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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1299-1305Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2022 by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
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