Non‐ablative skin tightening with radiofrequency in Asian skin

Kushikata, Nobuharu; Negishi, Kei; Tezuka, Yukiko; Takeuchi, Kaori; Wakamatsu, Shingo

doi:10.1002/lsm.20136

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“…This observation was also noted by Kushikata et al (8) and the authors attribute this effect to the thermally mediated increase in skin metabolism with inhibition of sebaceous gland activity (18). The longevity of the clinical results has yet to be determined, although improvement is maintained for at least 6 months (6,8). It is likely that maintenance treatments are required for continued improvement.…”

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confidence: 64%

“…As non-surgical, non-ablative technologies using radiofrequency energy (4)(5)(6)(7)(8) and broad spectrum infrared light (9,10) do not have this prolonged recovery, they have become popular in recent years for the improvement of rhytides and lax skin. Radiofrequency energy is a form of electromagnetic energy ranging from 300 MHz to 3 KHz that produces an electrical current which generates heat as a result of tissue resistance to the movement of electrons within the radiofrequency field (11).…”

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confidence: 99%

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A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

Tay

Kwok

2009

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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confidence: 64%

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confidence: 99%

A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

Tay

Kwok

2009

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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“…The investigators judged treatment of nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and sagging jowls. The RF treatment was found to be effective at the 6-month evaluation [19]. In this regard, the mean treatment time this present study was approx.…”

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confidence: 52%

Facial enhancement using biomimetic oral appliance therapy in adults

Singh¹,

Kim²,

Preble³

2016

Dent Oral Craniofac Res

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Biomimetic oral appliance therapy (BOAT) has been shown to increase midfacial bone volume in adults non-surgically. This study tests the hypothesis that facial enhancement can also be achieved using BOAT. In this investigation, 12 adults underwent BOAT by a dentist with advanced training in BOAT. The following craniofacial parameters were measured on standardized lateral photographs; frontonasal angle; nasolabial angle; labiomental angle, and thyromandibular angle. The mean configurations were also subjected to statistical analyses, principal components analysis (PCA), and finite-element analysis (FEA). The results showed that the mean labiomental angle improved from 126.3° to 134.0° (p<0.01) and the mean thyromandibular angle improved from 126.5° to 118.6° (p<0.01). The mean, preand post-treatment craniofacial configurations, however, were not statistically different when tested using PCA (p>0.05), with the first two principal components accounting for approx. 70% of the total shape change. But, using FEA, the submandibular region showed a relative 32% decrease in size and the labiomental region also showed a 20% relative size-decrease. Therefore, this study supports the notion that BOAT may enhance facial appearance non-surgically in adults.

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“…They reported the most appropriate time for evaluating the maximum effectiveness of RF energy to be 5-6 months after the treatment. They found the most important indicator for determining the surgical RF energy level to be the pain threshold of the individual (20). We planned our treatment by considering the recommendations of Kushikata et al regarding energy level selection and evaluation of treatment effectiveness.…”

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Efficacy of monopolar radiofrequency in middle and lower face laxity

Gökalp¹

2017

J Turgut Ozal Med Cent

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Aim: In recent years, radiofrequency (RF) systems have become one of the most commonly used rejuvenation methods, especially in the skin of the mid-lower face. In this study, the efficacy of monopolar RF energy in mid-lower face skin sagging was evaluated. Material and Methods: A total of 42 patients between the ages of 34 and 67 were included in this study. All patients underwent monopolar RF and were followed for 6 months. The monopolar RF energy level was determined based on the maximum level that each patient could tolerate. Patients were photographed with a digital camera before and 6 months after the procedure. The sagging grade of the mid-lower face before and after treatment was determined using the Merz skin laxity scale (MSLS). According to the MSLS, the level of laxity was divided into 5 groups: none, mild, moderate, severe, and very severe. The patient satisfaction levels were grouped into the following categories: not satisfied, minimally, well, and perfectly satisfied. Patients were monitored for side effects. Results: After the RF treatment, the mean MSLS score decreased from 2.60±0.80 to 1.86±0.87. The decrease in skin laxity after treatment was statistically significant (p=0.0001173). Patient satisfaction was correlated with treatment response (p=3.7x10-7). Erythema and edema were observed in all 42 patients; two patients complained of fat tissue reduction. Conclusion: Monopolar RF is an effective method for treating mid-lower face skin laxity. However, RF energy applied at high energy parameters may lead to thinning in the subcutaneous fat layer.

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Non‐ablative skin tightening with radiofrequency in Asian skin

Abstract: RF treatment was very satisfactory for skin tightening in Asian facial skin. When compared with published literature from the United States, the results suggested that there might be race-related differences in the treatment parameters.

Cited by 72 publications

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A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

Facial enhancement using biomimetic oral appliance therapy in adults

Efficacy of monopolar radiofrequency in middle and lower face laxity

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