Nonablative radiofrequency treatment of facial laxity.
OBJECTIVE
To share our current experience and review the current literature concerning the use of radiofrequency for the treatment of facial laxity.


METHODS
We discuss our experience and review the current literature.


RESULTS
Radiofrequency can impart mild tightening of mid- and lower facial laxity as well as periorbital laxity. In addition, it may help acne scars and acne.


CONCLUSIONS
Radiofrequency appears to impart mild improvement to facial laxity and is a viable nonsurgical option for patients with mild facial laxity. There is, however, a need for blinded, randomized controlled studies to further validate these claims.
Fisher
Galen H
GH
Laser and Skin surgery Center of New York, NY 10016, USA.
Jacobson
Laurie G
LG
Bernstein
Leonard J
LJ
Kim
Karen H
KH
Geronemus
Roy G
RG
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000628:therapy; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D015595:Skin Aging