Combination of microneedle radiofrequency (RF), fractional RF skin resurfacing and multi-source non-ablative skin tightening for minimal-downtime, full-face skin rejuvenation.
BACKGROUND
In the recent years, there is a growth in demand for radiofrequency (RF)-based procedures to improve skin texture, laxity and contour. The new generation of systems allow non-invasive and fractional resurfacing treatments on one platform.


OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new treatment protocol using a multisource RF, combining 3 different modalities in each patient: [1] non-ablative RF skin tightening, [2] fractional skin resurfacing, and [3] microneedling RF for non-ablative coagulation and collagen remodelling.


METHODS
14 subjects were enrolled in this study using EndyMed PRO™platform. Each patient had 8 non-ablative treatments and 4 fractional treatments (fractional skin resurfacing and Intensif).


RESULTS
The global aesthetic score was used to evaluate improvement. All patients had improvement in skin appearance. About 43% had excellent or very good improvement above 50%, 18% had good improvement between 25 and 50%, and the rest 39% had a mild improvement of < 25%. Downtime was minimal and no adverse effect was reported.


CONCLUSIONS
Our data show significant improvement of skin texture, skin laxity and wrinkle reduction achieved using RF treatment platform.
a Kaplan Plastic Surgery Medical Center , Tel Aviv , Israel.
Haim
H
Kaplan
a Kaplan Plastic Surgery Medical Center , Tel Aviv , Israel.
Lilach
L
Kaplan
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging; D013997:Time Factors
3DEEP®; ENDYMED; FSR; Intensif; facial tightening; fractional RF; microneedles; multi-source; radiofrequency; skin rejuvenation; wrinkle reduction