Journal article
Curative effects of microneedle fractional radiofrequency system on skin laxity in Asian patients: A prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled face-split study.
- Lu W a Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital , Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China.
- Wu P a Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital , Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China.
- Zhang Z a Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital , Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China.
- Chen J b Laser Cosmetic Centre, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital , Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China.
- Chen X a Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital , Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China.
- Ewelina B c University Hospital of Basel , Switzerland.
- 2016-11-17
Published in:
- Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology. - 2017
Botulinum toxins
cosmeceuticals
lasers and light sources
mesotherapy
microdermabrasion
topical agents
Adult
Aged
Animals
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Cosmetic Techniques
Double-Blind Method
Face
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Prospective Studies
Radiofrequency Therapy
Rejuvenation
Skin
Skin Aging
Swine
English
BACKGROUND
To date, no studies compared curative effects of thermal lesions in deep and superficial dermal layers in the same patient (face-split study).
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate skin laxity effects of microneedle fractional radiofrequency induced thermal lesions in different dermal layers.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
13 patients underwent three sessions of a randomized face-split microneedle fractional radiofrequency system (MFRS) treatment of deep dermal and superficial dermal layer. Skin laxity changes were evaluated objectively (digital images, 2 independent experts) and subjectively (patients' satisfaction numerical rating).
RESULTS
12 of 13 subjects completed a course of 3 treatments and a 1-year follow-up. Improvement of nasolabial folds in deep dermal approach was significantly better than that in superficial approach at three months (P=.0002) and 12 months (P=.0057) follow-up. Effects on infraorbital rhytides were only slightly better (P=.3531).
CONCLUSION
MFRS is an effective method to improve skin laxity. Thermal lesion approach seems to provide better outcomes when applied to deep dermal layers. It is necessary to consider the skin thickness of different facial regions when choosing the treatment depth.
To date, no studies compared curative effects of thermal lesions in deep and superficial dermal layers in the same patient (face-split study).
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate skin laxity effects of microneedle fractional radiofrequency induced thermal lesions in different dermal layers.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
13 patients underwent three sessions of a randomized face-split microneedle fractional radiofrequency system (MFRS) treatment of deep dermal and superficial dermal layer. Skin laxity changes were evaluated objectively (digital images, 2 independent experts) and subjectively (patients' satisfaction numerical rating).
RESULTS
12 of 13 subjects completed a course of 3 treatments and a 1-year follow-up. Improvement of nasolabial folds in deep dermal approach was significantly better than that in superficial approach at three months (P=.0002) and 12 months (P=.0057) follow-up. Effects on infraorbital rhytides were only slightly better (P=.3531).
CONCLUSION
MFRS is an effective method to improve skin laxity. Thermal lesion approach seems to provide better outcomes when applied to deep dermal layers. It is necessary to consider the skin thickness of different facial regions when choosing the treatment depth.
- Language
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- English
- Open access status
- closed
- Identifiers
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- DOI 10.1080/14764172.2016.1256485
- PMID 27849406
- Persistent URL
- https://folia.unifr.ch/global/documents/231828
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