title: Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation.
abstract: Skin aging is a gradual process that leads to wrinkle formation, laxity, and overall changes in skin appearance. In recent years, the demands to noninvasive treatments for facial rejuvenation increased, along with a variety of technologies and devices, such as radiofrequency. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical effects of a multipolar radiofrequency and pulsed electromagnetic field treatment for face and neck rejuvenation. Eleven patients with mild to moderate grades of photoaging underwent eight radiofrequency and pulsed electromagnetic field treatment sessions, once a week. Clinical photographs were taken before and a week after the end of the treatment, and improvement of facial skin parameters was evaluated by two different investigators. Significant improvement in skin laxity was observed in all eleven patients (100%). Improvement in facial contour was noted in 73% and 100% of patients when analyzed by investigators A and B, respectively. The score for overall improvement in skin condition was 3 ± 0.78 for investigator A and 3.6 ± 0.67 for investigator B. All patients were satisfied with the procedure and noted significant improvement in the skin. The combined multipolar radiofrequency and pulsed electromagnetic field device is effective and safe for treatment of aged skin in Brazilian patients.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors.forename: Thais Cristina Ferraz
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors.forename: Sheyla de Fatima Soares
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Rocha
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, 30150-221 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Dermatology Clinic, 30110-921 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors.forename: Daniel Gontijo
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Ramos
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Clinic, 30110-921 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors.forename: Camila Gontijo
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Ramos
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Faculty of Business Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors.forename: Michelle Vanessa Dos Anjos
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Carvalho
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Dermatology Clinic, 30110-921 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Faculty of Business Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors.forename: Mariana Gontijo
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-9232-7857
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Ramos