Efficacy and safety of nonablative radiofrequency in facial rejuvenation / 局解手术学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of nonablative radiofrequency in facial rejuvenation.Methods A total of 198 patients with facial skin relaxing or wrinkles in the 153rd Central Hospital of PLA from July 2010 to March 2015 were treated with nonablative radiofrequency,of which 42 cases were male,156 cases were female,the ages were from 30 to 60 years old,Fitzpatrick skin type was Ⅲ~Ⅳ.The nonablative radiofrequency were performed in all the patients.OutputMonopolar RF 90~110W,Bipolar RF 40~45W,Periorbital RF 40~50W.The total course of treatment had 6 times with a fixed 10-day interval after each therapy.Results In 198 facial skin aging patients,the total effective rate was more than 90%,the half-year effective maintenance rate was more than 70%.Complications included slight oedema and mild erythema that were minor and transitory.Side effects such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,epidermal burns and scar formation were not observed.Conclusion The nonablative radiofrequency is safe and effect on facial rejuvenation with less complications.