Multicenter study of noninvasive radiofrequency for periorbital tissue tightening

Fitzpatrick, Richard; Geronemus, Roy G.; Goldberg, David; Kaminer, Michael S.; Kilmer, Suzanne L.; Ruíz‐Esparza, Javier

doi:10.1002/lsm.10225

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“…Satisfaction was 36% in patients treated in all three areas compared to 25% in patients treated in fewer areas. Fitzpatrick et al [3] performed periorbital tissue tightening by RF in 86 patients. Fitzpatrick wrinkle score improvement (1 point or more) occurred in 83.2% of periorbital areas treated, improvement was observed in 28.9% of areas treated, and half of treated patients reported satisfaction with wrinkle reduction.…”

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Single‐treatment skin tightening by radiofrequency and long‐pulsed, 1064‐nm Nd: YAg laser compared

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2007

Lasers Surg Med

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Background and Objective: To compare single-treatment facial skin tightening achieved with the current radiofrequency (RF) protocol with single-treatment tightening achieved with the long-pulsed, 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser. Study Design/Materials and Methods: A total of 12 patients were treated with RF energy on one side of the face and laser energy on the other. Results were evaluated on a numerical scale (0-12 with 12 ¼ greatest enhancement) from pre-and posttreatment photographs by a blinded panel.Results: Upper face improvement (posttreatment score minus pretreatment score) was essentially the same on both sides (30.2 and 31.3% improvement for laser and RF, respectively, P ¼ 0.89). Lower face improvement was greater in the laser-treated side (35.7 and 23.8% improvement for laser and RF, respectively), but the difference was not significant (P ¼ 0.074). Overall face improvement was significantly greater on the laser-treated side (47.5 and 29.8% improvement for laser and RF, respectively, P ¼ 0.028). Conclusion: A single high-fluence treatment with the long-pulse 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser may improve skin laxity more than a single treatment with the RF device. Further controlled split-face or very large non-self controlled studies are needed to conclusively determine the relative efficacies of the two technologies. Lasers Surg.

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“…The first noninvasive device for skin tightening took advantage of the heat generated in tissue by radiofrequency (RF) energy [2][3][4]. Specifically, RF energy heats hydrodermal collagen while the skin is cooled, promoting both collagen remodeling [5] and skin tightening [6].…”

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Single‐treatment skin tightening by radiofrequency and long‐pulsed, 1064‐nm Nd: YAg laser compared

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2007

Lasers Surg Med

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“…The clinical results of nonablative RF anti wrinkle effects were first reported in the periorbital area [3]. Fitzpatrick and his colleagues demonstrated clinical improvement in periorbital rhytides in 80% of subjects.…”

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Safety and Efficacy of a Thermally Regulated Radiofrequency Home-Device for Rhytide and Laxity Treatment

Hellman¹,

Goren²,

Mulholland³

2015

JCDSA

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The growth of the medical aesthetic industry is tremendous, and not surprisingly, has been followed by the introduction of new novel technologies for home use. This study focuses on the Silk'n Home Skin Tightening (HST), a home use device that uses a thermally regulated radiofrequency (RF) delivery technology. This technology allows the end point dermal temperatures to be sustained safely for a prolonged period of time, optimizing the non-ablative dermal collagen, elastin and ground substance production. Enhancement of the clinical results of rhytides and laxity improvement are noted. In this study, the HST protocol and technology innovation is outlined. The results of a blinded, independent assessment of photographs before and 1 month after 20 biweekly sessions demonstrated that 96% of patients achieved an average improvement of 1.6 grades (32%) in their Fitzpatrick wrinkling and elastosis scale, with no significant complications.

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“…High frequency radiofrequency has been used in cosmetic medicine for the treatment of facial wrinkles [10,12], and naso-labial creases [11,13,14], in order to improve the laxity of the neck [11,15] and to raise eyelids [8,16]. Although a range of clinical studies on humans into the effects of this treatment exist, very few are aimed at understanding its effects on a microscopic level.…”

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The effects of radiofrequency on skin: Experimental study

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Background and Objective: Radiofrequency represents the most recent skin-rejuvenation treatment. The aim of this study was to study the changes in tissues and cells, as well as in the thickness and structure of the skin of guinea pigs following several sessions of radiofrequency. Materials and Methods: Six sessions (1 session/week) of radiofrequency (Thermafine Lift device, Grupo Solilá ser, S.L., Girona, Spain) were applied to the skin of guinea pigs. Biopsies were taken following each session and 2 months following the last application. The resultant samples were included in paraffin via the usual method, sectioned at 5 mm and stained with Haematoxylin-Eosin, Alcian blue, Toluidine blue, van Gieson's and Verhoeff's stains. These techniques were used in order to observe possible changes in the thickness and structures of the skin: mucopolysaccharides and collagen and elastic fibres. Results: The most relevant changes were found in the papillary dermis which underwent an expansion due to oedema and vascular congestion (first half of the experiment), followed by an increase in cellularity and the accumulation of intercellular substance. An increase in collagen, elastic fibres and mucopolysaccharides was observed. Conclusion: The Thermafine Lift device caused no significant macroscopic or microscopic alterations in the skin of guinea pigs, yet increased both the thickness, as well as the mucopolysaccharide, collagen and elastic-fibre content.

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Multicenter study of noninvasive radiofrequency for periorbital tissue tightening

Cited by 318 publications

References 20 publications

Single‐treatment skin tightening by radiofrequency and long‐pulsed, 1064‐nm Nd: YAg laser compared

Single‐treatment skin tightening by radiofrequency and long‐pulsed, 1064‐nm Nd: YAg laser compared

Safety and Efficacy of a Thermally Regulated Radiofrequency Home-Device for Rhytide and Laxity Treatment

The effects of radiofrequency on skin: Experimental study

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