The results support the effectiveness of using blue-light LED therapy on a daily basis for better improvement and faster resolution of inflammatory acne lesions.
The non-ablative fractional Q-Switched 1,064-nm Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective in improving signs of mild-to-moderate photodamage skin irregularities with no downtime, no pain to only minimal pain, and without any adverse side effects.
Summary
Background
Skincare cosmeceutical products have been shown to address intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging. Radiofrequency (RF) with microneedling is effective and safe in improving skin laxity and texture. Pairing skincare cosmeceutical products pre‐ and post‐procedure is beneficial as it enhances patient results, patient results, patient experience, and reduces patient downtime.
Objective
To evaluate the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of a multi‐ingredient anti‐aging facial moisturizer when applied pre‐ and post‐procedure consisting of a single RF microneedling treatment.
Method
Fifteen female patients, aged 37‐60, Fitzpatrick skin types I‐IV, with mild‐to‐moderate wrinkles were included in the study. Patients applied a multi‐ingredient anti‐aging facial moisturizer twice a day (morning and night) two weeks prior to RF microneedling and four weeks post‐RF microneedling (twice a day). At each time point, investigator objective assessment, self‐assessments, and clinical photography were taken.
Result
There were no adverse events as evaluated by the investigator. For this combined treatment and procedure patient scored comfort as the highest for satisfaction. Tolerability parameters erythema and edema were reported after RF microneedling treatment and were significant compared to the pre‐procedure timepoint. Eighty percent of patients showed an improvement in Glogau Wrinkle Scale, but improvement was not statistically significant between baseline and end of study. Improvements in all skin attributes (radiance, tone, smoothness, texture, redness, dryness, and overall appearance) were statistically significant at the end of the study. Self‐perceived skin attribute improvements included overall improvement, brightness, texture, pigmentation, redness, and tightness. The combination of the anti‐aging facial moisturizer and RF microneedling was recommended by the patients in this study.
Conclusion
This clinical study positively supports the hypothesis that combining the multi‐ingredient anti‐aging facial moisturizer pre‐ and post‐RF microneedling was safe and tolerable for the patients.
Similar to its safety and efficacy for tightening facial skin and reducing wrinkles, MFU-V is an effective, noninvasive method for reducing skin laxity and improving the appearance of skin above the knee. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01708434.
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