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ArticleAnnals of dermatology2025

Comparative Analysis on the Efficacy of Monopolar Radiofrequency With Continuous Water Cooling and Conventional Cryogen Spray Cooling in Facial Rejuvenation.

Hyojin Roh, Young In Lee, Sang Gyu Lee, Jewan Kaiser Hwang, Jinyoung Jung, Ju Hee Lee

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Article in Annals of dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Hyojin Roh *Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3091-2246
Young In Lee *Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6831-7379
Sang Gyu LeeDepartment of Dermatology & Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6237-9031
Jewan Kaiser HwangMymirae Research Institute for Dermatologic Science, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4005-1729
Jinyoung JungMymirae Dermatologic Clinic, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7262-0749
Ju Hee LeeDepartment of Dermatology & Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1739-5956

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMonopolar radiofrequency (MRF) is widely used for non-invasive facial rejuvenation.

objectiveIn this study, we compared the clinical efficacy and patient-reported procedural pain of a novel MRF system with continuous water cooling (RF-CWC) versus conventional MRF with cryogen spray cooling (RF-CSC) in 22 Asian women.

methodsIn this prospective, randomized, split-face, single-blind trial, 22 participants received a single session of both RF-CWC and RF-CSC. Clinical outcomes-including changes in pore size, elasticity, skin density, fine lines, and lifting-were assessed over 8 weeks using quantitative measurements and investigator-assessed global improvement scores. Procedural pain was also recorded. To support the clinical findings, an

resultsRF-CWC demonstrated clinical efficacy comparable to that of RF-CSC in terms of lifting, skin volume, and wrinkle reduction, while significantly reducing procedural pain.

conclusionRF-CWC offers a clinically effective and better-tolerated alternative to traditional cryogen-cooled MRF for facial rejuvenation.

trial registrationClinical Research Information Service Identifier: KCT0010406.

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Radiofrequency therapyRejuvenationSkin aging

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PMCPMC12715870

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