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Trial reportJournal of cosmetic dermatology2024

Facial tightening using a novel vacuum-assisted microneedle fractional radiofrequency system: A prospective, randomized, split-face study.

Ying Liu, Wenxin Yu, Jiafang Zhu, Qingqing Cen, Lucia Zhou, Gang Ma, Ying Shang, Yue Han, Xiaoxi Lin

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Ying LiuDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Wenxin YuDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Jiafang ZhuDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0805-5757
Qingqing CenDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Lucia ZhouDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Gang MaDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Ying ShangDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yue HanDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xiaoxi LinDepartment of Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0645-0657

Funding

Clinical Research Project of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine JYHX2019003Clinical Research Project of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine JYHX2022010Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 81571917Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 81772100Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 81971847Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province ZR2021QH291
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe microneedle fractional radiofrequency system (MFRS) is able to rejuvenate facial appearance by heating and coagulating certain depth of skin tissue.

objectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel vacuum-assisted MFRS for facial contour tightening.

methodsThis prospective, randomized, split-face study included 21 patients who underwent three treatments with a vacuum-assisted MFRS at 1-month intervals. Half of the face was treated with the MFRS; the other half was untreated (control). Facial volume changes and wrinkles were objectively measured using a three-dimensional imaging system and VISIA-CR.

resultsVolume changes of the treated midface were -0.24 ± 0.75, -0.59 ± 0.92, and -0.55 ± 0.65 mL at 1, 3, 6 months follow-up; however, measurements of the control side were 0.08 ± 0.70, -0.08 ± 0.53, and - 0.10 ± 0.86 mL, indicating significant reductions (p < 0.05). The number of facial wrinkles on the treated side was significantly reduced to 12.44 ± 4.85 at 3 months and sustained at 6 months (11.11 ± 4.100) compared to the control side (14.89 ± 5.26 and 13.22 ± 4.44, respectively; p < 0.05). No long-term side effects occurred.

conclusionThe vacuum-assisted MFRS is safe and effective and is recommended for improving facial tightening and reducing wrinkles. This technology is sufficient to ensure the insertion depth, thus helping to improve the treatment accuracy and safety. The MFRS provides sustained effects for at least 6 months.

Indexed as

Cosmetic TechniquesFaceNeedlesRadiofrequency TherapyRejuvenationSkin AgingAdultFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeVacuummicroneedle fractional radiofrequencyrejuvenationskin laxityvacuum‐assisted facial tighteningwrinkles

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PMID38923679
PMCPMC13649113

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