Non-ablative skin tightening with radiofrequency in Asian skin.
OBJECTIVE
The recent successful application of radiofrequency (RF) in non-ablative skin tightening for skin laxity has attracted attention worldwide. The efficacy and clinical effect of RF were assessed in Asian skin, with additional study on the duration of the effect and any complications.


METHODS
Eighty-five Japanese females were enrolled in the study for treatment of nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and sagging jowls with 6-month follow-up.


RESULTS
RF treatment was effective for nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls. Objective physician evaluation found relatively good improvement at 3 months post-treatment, and even better improvement at the 6-month evaluation.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Kushikata
Nobuharu
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Department of Aesthetic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Tabata NSK Building Clinic, Tokyo, Japan. kushikata@aol.com
Negishi
Kei
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Tezuka
Yukiko
Y
Takeuchi
Kaori
K
Wakamatsu
Shingo
S
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D044466:Asian People; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome