Non-ablative radiofrequency associated or not with low-level laser therapy on the treatment of facial wrinkles in adult women: A randomized single-blind clinical trial

Pereira, Thalita Rodrigues Christovam; Vassão, Patrícia Gabrielli; Venancio, Michele Garcia; Rennó, Ana Cláudia Muniz; Aveiro, Mariana Chaves

doi:10.1080/14764172.2016.1269929

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“…Most trials used RF as the only intervention and compared it to baseline photography or untreated split-face. In other studies, RF was compared to laser (n = 8), [25][26][27][28][29][30][31] IPL (n = 1), 29 high-intensity focused ultrasound (n = 1), 11 microfocused ultrasound (n = 2), 32,33 BoNT/A (n = 1), 12 glycolic acid peels (n = 1), 13 LED (n = 1), 5 or facelift (n = 1). 34 These studies were included because they compared RF to baseline, providing information on the efficacy of RF alone.…”

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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency for face and neck rejuvenation: A systematic review

Austin

Struble²,

Quatela

2021

Lasers Surg Med

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Background: Radiofrequency technology has emerged as a treatment for aesthetic rejuvenation.Objective: To examine radiofrequency for facial and neck rejuvenation, clinical studies were assessed on effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency for acne, acne scars, and facial aging by subjective and objective measures. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed. Eligibility criteria included articles in English, primary literature, clinical or ex vivo studies, use of radiofrequency, and face or neck treatment. Ablative techniques, home-use devices, combined modalities, and studies unrelated to rejuvenation were excluded. All studies were appraised for quality and biases. Results: We identified 121 articles. Radiofrequency effectively treated acne by reducing sebum levels and lesion count and improving acne scars. Radiofrequency demonstrated a volumetric reduction in facial fat, and improved skin laxity, elasticity, and global skin aesthetic. Patient satisfaction was higher for those desiring modest rejuvenation. There were histological changes consistent with repair response, neocollagenesis, and neoelastinogenesis. Radiofrequency was safe apart from one patient who developed a neck fistula. Conclusion: Most studies demonstrated radiofrequency treatment of acne, scars, or facial rhytids had positive subjective improvement ratings. Objective studies demonstrated reduction of acne, decreased scarring, lifting effect, improvement in elasticity and collagen, volumetric fat changes, and wrinkle reduction.

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“…59 A few studies disclosed that the investigated device was provided complimentarily for use in the studies. 6,27,37 Two authors disclosed ownership of stock in the investigated device company. 50,75 Limitations in this systematic review are due to the variability of RF treatment modalities.…”

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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency for face and neck rejuvenation: A systematic review

Austin

Struble²,

Quatela

2021

Lasers Surg Med

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“…Both RF application groups with or without LLLT showed improvements over the control group. However, it should be pointed out that LLLT did not enhance the effect of RF 21 . In another study, the researchers carried out a pilot study comparing the filling of the nasolabial groove with hyaluronic acid with and without the application of RF 22 …”

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Evaluation of the evidence level for the use of radiofrequency in aesthetic treatments: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Paggiaro

Pinheiro

Soares

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Radiofrequency (RF) is a non‐invasive or minimally invasive procedure with a low risk of complications. It has been employed for several aesthetic purposes. Aim This study aimed to conduct a systematic literature review on the use of RF for aesthetic applications and assess the level of accumulated evidence for each condition. Methods Using the MEDLINE/PubMed and EMBASE databases, we searched for articles published from 2009 to 2019 describing the use of RF treatment for aesthetic purposes. Results Our search approach identified 25 randomized clinical trials investigating the efficacy of RF in the following clinical situations: body contour improvement, facial rejuvenation, acne scar treatment, alopecia, and rosacea. There were problems with the quality of the studies, especially regarding selection, performance, and detection bias. Conclusion Our study revealed that RF treatment is potentially promising in all of the evaluated clinical situations; however, we were not able to identify a level of evidence that justifies its use over other therapeutic options currently available on the market.

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“…RF devices offer a non‐invasive way to improve wrinkles with little side effects and no downtime. Previous studies about periorbital rhytids, that have been treated by different types of RF devices, have been published . In this study, the VISIA device allowed us to document the minimal changes in periorbital wrinkles, and wrinkle score was calculated with the aid of a computer software that provided us with a 3D photo for close wrinkles observations.…”

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

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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.

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Non-ablative radiofrequency associated or not with low-level laser therapy on the treatment of facial wrinkles in adult women: A randomized single-blind clinical trial

Abstract: Nasolabial folds and periorbital wrinkles did not change throughout the study; however, some aesthetic improvement was observed. LLLT did not potentiate RF treatment.

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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency for face and neck rejuvenation: A systematic review

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency for face and neck rejuvenation: A systematic review

Evaluation of the evidence level for the use of radiofrequency in aesthetic treatments: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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

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