title: Minimally Invasive Radiofrequency Devices.
abstract: This article reviews minimally invasive radiofrequency options for skin tightening, focusing on describing their mechanism of action and clinical profile in terms of safety and efficacy and presenting peer-reviewed articles associated with the specific technologies. Treatments offered by minimally invasive radiofrequency devices (fractional, microneedling, temperature-controlled) are increasing in popularity due to the dramatic effects they can have without requiring skin excision, downtime, or even extreme financial burden from the patient's perspective. Clinical applications thus far have yielded impressive results in treating signs of the aging face and neck, either as stand-alone or as postoperative maintenance treatments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 911 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075, USA. Electronic address: nssderm@sadickdermatology.com.
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sadick
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Kenneth O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Rothaus
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging
keywords: Face; Fractional; Laxity; Microneedling; Minimally invasive; Neck; Radiofrequency