Clinical evaluation of non-ablative radiofrequency facial rejuvenation

Abraham, Manoj T.; Chiang, Scott; Keller, Gregory S.; Rawnsley, Jeffrey; Blackwell, Keith E.; Elashoff, David

doi:10.1080/14764170410023802

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“…However, previous reports regarded enlarged pores as a phenomenon of photoaging [1][2][3][4][5][6] and some reports briefly mentioned the pore size reduction effect while focusing on the acne scar treatment. 7,8) Admittedly, enlarged pores are one manifestation of photoaging.…”

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ENLARGED PORES TREATED WITH A COMBINATION OF Q-SWITCHED AND MICROPULSED 1064nm Nd:YAG LASER WITH AND WITHOUT TOPICAL CARBON SUSPENSION: A SIMULTANEOUS SPLIT-FACE TRIAL

Chung

Goo

et al. 2011

LASER THERAPY

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

ENLARGED PORES TREATED WITH A COMBINATION OF Q-SWITCHED AND MICROPULSED 1064nm Nd:YAG LASER WITH AND WITHOUT TOPICAL CARBON SUSPENSION: A SIMULTANEOUS SPLIT-FACE TRIAL

Chung

Goo

et al. 2011

LASER THERAPY

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“…In this multicenter trial, wrinkle score improvements of at least 1 point on the Fitzpatrick scale were noted in 83.2%, whereas 61.5% of eyebrows were lifted by at least 0.5 mm. Abraham and colleagues 16 found a statistically significant increase in mean vertical brow height of 1.6 to 2.4 mm at 12 weeks when 35 patients with moderate facial aging were treated with a single session of MRF. Hsu and Kaminer 2 treated 16 patients between May 2002 and December 2002 with the ThermaCool TC on the lower face.…”

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Radiofrequency: Thermage

Polder

Bruce

2011

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

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Nonablative procedures for facial rejuvenation have become increasingly popular. One such method to improve laxity and diminish rhytids is monopolar capacitively coupled radiofrequency (MRF). The authors discuss clinical studies using MRF. The authors also discuss their clinical experiences as well as recommendations for optimal results. MRF using the Thermage CPT system (Solta Medical, Hayward, California) offers minimal downtime with a favorable side-effect profile. Although there are many radiofrequency devices on the market for aesthetic use, MRF has the most clinical trials to date to support its use as an effective, evidence-based modality to improve rhytids and tighten the skin.

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“…The device currently uses 1.0-and 1.5-cm 2 treatment tips both having a medium treatment depth, which have been shown to heat tissue up to 8 mm in depth. These tips have been used to treat cheek, neck, brow, and moderate to severe acne vulgaris [1][2][3][4][5].…”

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Effects of monopolar radiofrequency treatment over soft‐tissue fillers in an animal model: Part 1

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Tan

Shumaker

et al. 2005

Lasers Surg Med

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Background and ObjectivesMonopolar radiofrequency (RF) treatment is used by physicians to tighten and contour the skin of their patients. In many cases, patients have received prior treatment with other aesthetic modalities such as soft‐tissue augmentation or they may wish to receive these treatment modalities simultaneously. Together, soft‐tissue augmentation and monopolar RF treatment have the potential to restore tissue volume and improve facial laxity. To date, no published studies have documented the effects of RF treatment directly over soft‐tissue fillers.Study Design/Materials and MethodsWe examined the tissue interactions of monopolar RF heating with five commonly injected fillers in a juvenile pig model. This is the first part of a two‐part study. In this study, the interaction of monopolar RF and filler substances was examined over a period of 4 months. The five soft‐tissue fillers examined were cross‐linked human collagen (Cosmoplast™), hyaluronic acid (Restylane®), calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse™), polylactic acid (Sculptra™), and liquid injectable silicone (Silikon™ 1000).ResultsThere was no apparent increase in the risk of local burns and no observable effect of RF treatment on filler persistence in the tissue. With monopolar RF treatment, an increase in fibroplasia and collagen deposition surrounding Restylane, Radiesse, and Sculptra was observed. When scored in a blinded fashion, the increase in collagen deposition was statistically significant for Radiesse.ConclusionsIn this animal study, RF treatment had no observed adverse effect on filler collagen responses or persistence. Filler presence did not increase the risk of undesirable thermal effects with monopolar RF treatment. Further clinical studies are required to evaluate the effect of monopolar RF treatment over dermal fillers with respect to aesthetic outcome. Lasers Surg. Med. 00:1–10,2005. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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Clinical evaluation of non-ablative radiofrequency facial rejuvenation

Abstract: The ThermaCool TC RF system represents a promising non-invasive method of obtaining moderate facial rejuvenation in the appropriately selected patient. Long-term results are pending.

Cited by 60 publications

References 11 publications

ENLARGED PORES TREATED WITH A COMBINATION OF Q-SWITCHED AND MICROPULSED 1064nm Nd:YAG LASER WITH AND WITHOUT TOPICAL CARBON SUSPENSION: A SIMULTANEOUS SPLIT-FACE TRIAL

ENLARGED PORES TREATED WITH A COMBINATION OF Q-SWITCHED AND MICROPULSED 1064nm Nd:YAG LASER WITH AND WITHOUT TOPICAL CARBON SUSPENSION: A SIMULTANEOUS SPLIT-FACE TRIAL

Radiofrequency: Thermage

Effects of monopolar radiofrequency treatment over soft‐tissue fillers in an animal model: Part 1

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