Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology

Beasley, Karen L.; Weiß, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.det.2013.09.010

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“…Our patients similarly described moderate to high degree of pain despite topical anesthesia. The most common side effects observed with monopolar RF procedures in the acute period are erythema and edema (18). We also observed erythema and edema that did not affect social and business life in almost all our patients.…”

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“…Despite being a new technology, it has become the most commonly used noninvasive method for mild to moderate skin sagging (1). RF treatment has been useful for tightness of the cheek and jaw, jaw line prominence, skin surface improvement, eyelid elevation, and regression of fine lines (17)(18)(19). Kushikata et al found a gradual improvement in the majority of patients when they evaluated the effectiveness of RF for lower cheek and jaw sagging.…”

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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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Efficacy of monopolar radiofrequency in middle and lower face laxity

Gökalp¹

2017

J Turgut Ozal Med Cent

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“…Lower levels of tissue temperature (40-45°C) are instead ideal for tightening and rejuvenation effects in skin and vulvar areas thanks to the long thermal relaxation time (about 225 msec) of collagen and other subepithelial vulvar structures [12,15]. A target temperature of 42°C in vulvar tissues as induced by the "EVA™ Vulvar Rejuvenation" protocol avoids triggering the pain threshold of vulvar nociceptors.…”

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“…A target temperature of 42°C in vulvar tissues as induced by the "EVA™ Vulvar Rejuvenation" protocol avoids triggering the pain threshold of vulvar nociceptors. Compared with laser technologies, deposition of new elastin is relatively unique to radiofrequency devices and gives peculiar mechanical strength and tightness, but also elasticity, to vulvar tissues [12,15,16]. The 1.0-1.3 MHz DQRF generator is equipped with four stainless steel dynamic electrodes on anatomical probes (maximum emitting power, 55 W).…”

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Efficacy and safety of Dynamic Quadripolar RadioFrequency, a new high-tech, high-safety option for vulvar rejuvenation

Benincà¹,

Bosoni²,

Vicariotto³

et al. 2017

Obstet Gynecol Rep

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Background: The flow of papers about surgical and non-surgical vulvar rejuvenation techniques parallels the steadily increasing interest by the general public and the market. All vulvar rejuvenation procedures share the goal of correcting vulvar aesthetic imperfections and alleviating the related physical and psychological burden experienced by the woman in her everyday life (irritations, discomfort, possibly unrewarding couple relationship). Dynamic Quadripolar RadioFrequency (DQRF) is the latest-born technology in the evolving world of light-and energy-based therapies as effective alternative options to traditional techniques of aesthetic and cosmetic surgery.

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“…Isı Ohm kuralına göre akıma karşı oluşan doku direncine bağlıdır. Dermis ve derin dermal kolajen ısı ile deği-şir ve kolajenin yeniden yapılanması ve deri sıkılaşmasında etkili olur [16]. Multi/bipolar sistemler unipolar sistemlere göre daha kontrollü ısı verir ancak daha az derine etkilidir.…”

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The Evaluation of Efficacy of the Combination of Acoustic Cavitation and Radiofrequency Lipolysis in Body Sculpturing

Kaçar¹

2014

Ann Clin Anal Med

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ÖzetAmaç: Yeni teknolojilerle beraber estetik dermatolojide non-invaziv vücut şe-killendirme yöntemlerinin kullanımı yaygınlaşmıştır. Ancak bu yöntemlerle ilgili bilimsel veriler kısıtlıdır. Çalışmamızda akustik kavitasyon ve radyofrekans kombinasyonunun vücut şekillendirmedeki etkinliği retrospektif değer-lendirilmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntem: 2012 Eylül-2013 Eylül tarihleri arasında Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Hastanesi Dermatokozmetoloji Ünitesinde göbek ve bel bölgesi için vücut şekillendirme tedavisi alan hastalar retrospektif değerlendirilmiştir. Kliniğimizde göbek ve bel bölgesi için vücut şekillendirme için kavitasyon ve multipolar radyofrekans lipoliz teknolojileri kombinasyonu, hafta da 2, toplam 10 seans olarak uygulanmaktadır. Tedavi öncesi ve her seans sonu boy, kilo ve perimetrik ölçümler kaydedilir. Tedavi sonu hasta memnuniyeti vizüel analog skalası (VAS) ile 0 (hiç memnun değil, etki hiç yok) ve 5 (çok memnun, çok etkili) arasında değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Toplam 15 bayan hastanın yaş ortalaması 36,4±10,2 (23-52) idi. Kilo ve göbek çevresi perimetrik ölçümlerde (göbek üst-alt ve umblikal çevre) tedavi sonu ve tedavi ön-cesi değerler arasında istatiksel anlamlı fark vardı (sırası ile p=0,002; diğer üç değer için p=0,001). Hastaların tedavi sonu memnuniyetleri VAS'a göre değerlendirildiğinde hastaların %60'ı tedaviyi memnuniyet verici olarak tanım-ladı. Kalan hastalar tedavi bir değişiklik oluşturmasına rağmen beklentilerini karşılamadığı belirtti. Tedavi süresince geçici eritem dışında yan etki izlenmedi. Tartışma: Egzersiz ve diyet optimal vücut şekli ve sıkılık için halen en geçerli yöntemlerdir. Bununla birlikte uygun vakalarda invazif ya da non invazif liposuction ve lipoliz ile vücut şekillendirme metodları ile fazla yağ ve deriden kurtulmak mümkündür. Çalışmamıza göre kavitasyon ve radyofrekans kombinasyonu vücut şekillendirmede etkili bir yöntemdir. Anahtar Kelimeler lütfen secretary@jcam.com.tr gönderiniz AbstractAim: There is widespread use of noninvasive body sculpturing methods with the emerging new technologies in the field of aesthethic dermatology. However scientific data about these methods is limited. In our study the efficacy of the combination of acoustic cavitation and radiofrequency in body sculpturing is retrospectively evaluated. Material and Method: We retrospectively evaluated the patients who underwent body contouring treatment for belly and waist area in Dermatocosmetology unit of Afyon Kocatepe University Hospital between September 2012 and September 2013. The combination of acoustic cavitation and radiofrequency is applied 2 times a week for 10 sessions for body contouring of waist and belly. Before treatment and after each session the height, weight and perimetric measurements are recorded. Patients satisfaction level is assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) between 0 (dissatisfied, no effect) and 5 (very satisfied, very effective). Results: The mean age of 15 female patients were 36,4±10,2 (23-52). There were statistically significant difference in weight and perime...

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Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology

Cited by 127 publications

References 15 publications

Efficacy of monopolar radiofrequency in middle and lower face laxity

Efficacy of monopolar radiofrequency in middle and lower face laxity

Efficacy and safety of Dynamic Quadripolar RadioFrequency, a new high-tech, high-safety option for vulvar rejuvenation

The Evaluation of Efficacy of the Combination of Acoustic Cavitation and Radiofrequency Lipolysis in Body Sculpturing

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