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The use of fractional radiofrequency in Asian patients to improve skin texture.
Chan, Mandy W M; Chan, Agnes W S; Wong, Christina S M; Shek, Samantha Y N; Yeung, Chi Keung; Kono, Taro; Chan, Henry H L.
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  • Chan MWM; Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Chan AWS; Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Wong CSM; Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Shek SYN; Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Yeung CK; Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Kono T; Department of Plastic Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan.
  • Chan HHL; Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Lasers Surg Med ; 56(2): 142-149, 2024 02.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38247054
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND

OBJECTIVES:

Fractional radiofrequency devices have been demonstrated to improve skin texture, such as smoothness, rhytides, brightness, and atrophic acne scars, by increasing dermal thickness, dermal collagen content, and dermal fibrillin content. The objective of the study is to assess the efficacy and adverse effects of this device on Asian patients of skin type III and IV with skin textural changes. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

The study was designed as a prospective, open-labeled single-arm study, which was conducted with 20 Chinese patients aged 21-60 years and having irregularities in their skin texture, rhytides, and acne scars. The patients received six treatments at intervals of 4 weeks. Treatment was initiated with the maximum energy tolerated, which was then adjusted during the course of treatment if the patients felt excessive discomfort. A total of two passes were delivered in each session. Physician assessment results and standardized photographs were collected at the baseline, after all treatment visits, and at 1, 2, and 6 months after the final treatment visit.

RESULTS:

A total of 17 patients completed the study according to the established protocol. At the 6-month follow-up, 71% of patients were satisfied and 24% of patients were very satisfied with the received treatments, and the treatment physician reported varying degrees of improvement based on the global assessment scale in 60% of the subjects. While the anticipated side effects, such as erythema, edema, pinpoint bleeding, scab formation, and flare of acne, were noted in the patients, no serious adverse effects occurred.

CONCLUSION:

The use of fractional radiofrequency improves skin texture and is safe for use in Asian patients of skin type III and IV. No long-term serious adverse effects were noted.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Cicatriz / Acné Vulgar Tipo de estudio: Guideline Límite: Adult / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Lasers Surg Med Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Cicatriz / Acné Vulgar Tipo de estudio: Guideline Límite: Adult / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Lasers Surg Med Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos