Radiofrequency Microneedling for Skin Tightening of the Lower Face, Jawline, and Neck Region

TY - JOUR

T1 - Radiofrequency Microneedling for Skin Tightening of the Lower Face, Jawline, and Neck Region

AU - Nguyen, Lynhda

AU - Blessmann, Marco

AU - Schneider, Stefan W

AU - Herberger, Katharina

N1 - Copyright © 2022 by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

PY - 2022/12/1

Y1 - 2022/12/1

N2 - BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) treatment is the latest generation of fractional skin rejuvenation methods.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and patient satisfaction of RFMN treatment for skin rejuvenation of the lower face and neck area.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, intraindividual, controlled study. Subjects were treated with a fractional insulated RFMN system with 1 to 3 sessions at intervals of 4 to 12 weeks. Follow-up visits were scheduled on Day 90 and 180 posttreatment. Outcome was assessed by volume analysis of standardized 3-dimensional imaging, and validated clinical scales were rated by the physician, a blinded investigator, and patients.RESULTS: Thirty patients (mean age 55.5 years, Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV) were included. Mean submental volume difference was -4.72 cm3 (±10.07 cm3; range -26.65 cm3 to +16.01 cm3). Physician, blinded investigator, and subjects rated the clinical outcome as highly improved. Mean pain intensity was 5.61/10 on Numeric Rating Scale. Beside slight swelling and redness, no relevant downtime has been observed.CONCLUSION: Fractional RFMN treatment is a safe and effective technique for rejuvenation of the lower face, jawline, and neck region. Sufficient pain management should be provided. Data indicated low to no downtime and high patient satisfaction.

AB - BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) treatment is the latest generation of fractional skin rejuvenation methods.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and patient satisfaction of RFMN treatment for skin rejuvenation of the lower face and neck area.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, intraindividual, controlled study. Subjects were treated with a fractional insulated RFMN system with 1 to 3 sessions at intervals of 4 to 12 weeks. Follow-up visits were scheduled on Day 90 and 180 posttreatment. Outcome was assessed by volume analysis of standardized 3-dimensional imaging, and validated clinical scales were rated by the physician, a blinded investigator, and patients.RESULTS: Thirty patients (mean age 55.5 years, Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV) were included. Mean submental volume difference was -4.72 cm3 (±10.07 cm3; range -26.65 cm3 to +16.01 cm3). Physician, blinded investigator, and subjects rated the clinical outcome as highly improved. Mean pain intensity was 5.61/10 on Numeric Rating Scale. Beside slight swelling and redness, no relevant downtime has been observed.CONCLUSION: Fractional RFMN treatment is a safe and effective technique for rejuvenation of the lower face, jawline, and neck region. Sufficient pain management should be provided. Data indicated low to no downtime and high patient satisfaction.

KW - Humans

KW - Middle Aged

KW - Prospective Studies

KW - Radio Waves

KW - Neck

KW - Skin

KW - Rejuvenation

U2 - 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003607

DO - 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003607

M3 - SCORING: Journal article

C2 - 36449871

VL - 48

SP - 1299

EP - 1305

IS - 12

ER -