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Noninvasive Hands-free Bipolar Radiofrequency Facial Remodeling Device for the Improvement of Skin Appearance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aging is a multifactorial response to genetic preprogramming nuances, sun exposure, and ultraviolet radiation. Recently, there has been a paradigm shift toward minimally invasive rejuvenation.

Objective

This prospective multicenter study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel hands-free bipolar bulk radiofrequency (RF) device in terms of improvement in skin appearance.

Patients and methods

This multicenter prospective study enrolled subjects aged 35 to 75 years with visible signs of aging. The primary objective was to evaluate skin appearance pretreatment and at 1, 3, and 6 months after the final treatment. Each patient received 3 total treatments to the chin and cheeks using the hands-free RF device spaced 2 weeks apart.

Results

In total, data from 87 patients were assessed from 6 treatment sites. The average age was 54 years (range 35-75 years). Most patients were female (97%), and Fitzpatrick skin types I to V were represented. Overall, patients found the procedures to be relatively pain-free, and both patients and investigators felt they noted some improvement in their skin appearance. Histological sections demonstrated an increase in collagen or elastic fibers within the papillary dermis.

Conclusion

This study supports the use of this novel noninvasive hands-free bipolar facial remodeling device for the improvement of skin appearance.

SUBMITTER: Labadie JG

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9760459 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Noninvasive Hands-free Bipolar Radiofrequency Facial Remodeling Device for the Improvement of Skin Appearance.

Labadie Jessica G JG Chilukuri Suneel S Cohen Joel J Kilmer Suzanne S Lupo Mary M Rohrich Rod R Dover Jeffrey S JS

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 20221208 1

<h4>Background</h4>Aging is a multifactorial response to genetic preprogramming nuances, sun exposure, and ultraviolet radiation. Recently, there has been a paradigm shift toward minimally invasive rejuvenation.<h4>Objective</h4>This prospective multicenter study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel hands-free bipolar bulk radiofrequency (RF) device in terms of improvement in skin appearance.<h4>Patients and methods</h4>This multicenter prospective study enrolled subjects aged 35 ...[more]

PMID: 36533797

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Dataset Information

Noninvasive Hands-free Bipolar Radiofrequency Facial Remodeling Device for the Improvement of Skin Appearance.

Background

Objective

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Noninvasive Hands-free Bipolar Radiofrequency Facial Remodeling Device for the Improvement of Skin Appearance.

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