Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation
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...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-204967f4cf494a88bcf9bb616966bfd32025-02-03T01:02:07ZengWileyDermatology Research and Practice1687-61051687-61132017-01-01201710.1155/2017/41463914146391Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck RejuvenationThais Cristina Ferraz de Oliveira0Sheyla de Fatima Soares Rocha1Daniel Gontijo Ramos2Camila Gontijo Ramos3Michelle Vanessa dos Anjos Carvalho4Mariana Gontijo Ramos5Faculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilFaculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilDepartment of Dermatology, Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, 30150-221 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilDermatology Clinic, 30110-921 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilFaculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilFaculty of Human, Social and Health Sciences, Universidade Fumec, 30310-190 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilSkin 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4146391 |
| spellingShingle | Thais Cristina Ferraz de Oliveira Sheyla de Fatima Soares Rocha Daniel Gontijo Ramos Camila Gontijo Ramos Michelle Vanessa dos Anjos Carvalho Mariana Gontijo Ramos Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation Dermatology Research and Practice |
| title | Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation |
| title_full | Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation |
| title_short | Effects of Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment for Face and Neck Rejuvenation |
| title_sort | effects of multipolar radiofrequency and pulsed electromagnetic field treatment for face and neck rejuvenation |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4146391 |
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