Efficacy of noninvasive multisource radiofrequency treatment on periorbital rhytids using an imaging device

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the multisource radiofrequency in periorbital wrinkles treatment using a VISIA imager. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study involving 30 sites in 15 patients. Inclusion criteria: healthy subjects with periorbital wrinkles. Patients underwent five treatment sessions for each site using multisource radiofrequency. VISIA imager was used before and after each treatment, and in 12-week follow-up. The wrinkle scores were calculated and compared between baseline and 12week follow-up. Changing in periorbital wrinkles were evaluated by blinded dermatologist using a scale of 0-3. After the study, patients rated their satisfaction using a scale of 0-3. The study protocol was approved by our institutional human research review committee, according to the ethics guideline of Helsinki (1975). Results: The effect of treatment on subjects on follow-up compared to baseline showed a highly significant difference with P-values <0.05. Only two patients had no improvement according to blind dermatologist assessment of photographs. Thirteen patients reported satisfaction scale between 1 and 3. Conclusions: The multisource radiofrequency is safe and effective in reducing periorbital rhytids, and with the help of VISIA imager we can get more objective data to evaluate the efficacy of radiofrequency treatment on the periorbital areas. Lasers Surg. Med. 51:251-255, 2019.

Helium plasma dermal resurfacing: VISIA CR assessment of facial spots, pores, and wrinkles—Preliminary findings

“…Other studies have reported discrepancies in wrinkle analysis between VISIA and other tools. [14][15][16][17][18] Kwon et al 16 noted that the investigator global assessment (IGA) detected changes in wrinkles earlier than VISIA following treatment with a microneedle monopolar radiofrequency device. However, when a significant change was detected by VISIA it was more sensitive than the IGA in detecting differences between the two types of needles used.…”

“…Other studies have reported discrepancies in wrinkle analysis between VISIA and other tools. [14][15][16][17][18] Kwon et al 16 Interestingly, in a recent comparison between VISIA and Image-Pro Plus (Media Cybernetics Inc.), the sensitivity of the software was found to vary according to skin sites and VISIA was more sensitive for wrinkle assessment of the forehead. 18 In our quantitative wrinkle analysis, we found least improvement in wrinkle thickness but greatest improvement in wrinkle area in the front face (including forehead).…”

Dermoscopy and VISIA imager evaluations of non‐insulated microneedle radiofrequency versus fractional CO2 laser treatments of striae distensae

“…These effects are safe in all skin types. 15 Non-insulated microneedle RF (NIMRF) allows non-thermal penetration of the epidermis, followed by RF full coagulation and an adequate volume of dermal heating, which induces neocollagenesis. 16,17 In recent years, NIMFR has been used to treat atrophic scars and face wrinkles.…”

“…Radiofrequency (RF) devices work by emitting an RF current to the target tissue, which is then converted to heat and causes collagen denaturation and neocollagenesis. These effects are safe in all skin types . Non‐insulated microneedle RF (NIMRF) allows non‐thermal penetration of the epidermis, followed by RF full coagulation and an adequate volume of dermal heating, which induces neocollagenesis .…”

Novel Use of Non‐Invasive Devices and Microbiopsies to Assess Facial Skin Rejuvenation Following Laser Treatment

“…The VISIA Skin Analysis System has been widely used in many dermatological and aesthetic settings. The system is used for the assessment of pores, pigmentation, redness, texture, and wrinkles [21–23]. Recent studies have been used to help assess outcomes of treatments for photo‐aging skin, erythema from acne and changes in periocular wrinkles post non‐ablative fractional laser treatment [24–26].…”