Treatment of Facial Skin Laxity with a New Radiofrequency Device
Author Information
Author(s): Uwe Wollina
Primary Institution: Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt
Hypothesis
The study aimed to investigate the effect of a new 2.2-MHz radiofrequency device on acquired facial skin laxity.
Conclusion
The RF-ReFacing™ treatment was effective in improving skin laxity and resulted in high patient satisfaction.
Supporting Evidence
- 19 out of 20 patients showed improvement in skin laxity after the second treatment.
- 100% of patients showed improvement after the third treatment.
- Patients scored an average improvement of 2.6 out of 3 in skin laxity.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special machine to help make people's faces tighter and smoother, and most people felt happy with the results.
Methodology
An open trial was conducted using the RF-ReFacing™ device in monopolar mode with three treatment sessions spaced two weeks apart.
Limitations
The study had a small number of patients and lacked objective measurements of laxity.
Participant Demographics
20 Caucasian female patients aged 34-73 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04
Statistical Significance
p=0.04
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