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Split‐face comparison of grid fractional radiofrequency vs 1064‐nm Nd‐YAG laser treatment of periorbital rhytides among Filipino patients
Author(s) -
Milante Riza R.,
DoriaRuiz Melanie Joy,
Beloso Mercedes Buenviaje,
EspinozaThaebtharm Agnes
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.14031
Subject(s) - medicine , wrinkle , grading scale , laser , patient satisfaction , adverse effect , randomized controlled trial , intense pulsed light , dermatology , surgery , nuclear medicine , dentistry , optics , physics , gerontology
Despite multiple individual studies proving efficacy of grid fractional monopolar radiofrequency ( Grid RF ) and near‐infrared irradiation 1064‐nm long‐pulsed neodymium:YAG laser ( Laser Genesis ), there is a lack of controlled comparative trials between these devices. This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of Grid RF versus Laser Genesis in the treatment of periorbital rhytides. This is a randomized, single‐blind, split‐face, prospective study. Eight patients with moderate to severe periorbital rhytides were treated with either Grid RF or Laser Genesis on each side of the face. Photographic and live assessment with the Lemperle Wrinkle Assessment grading scale was compared after 2 months. Difference in scores between Grid RF vs Laser genesis groups after 2 months was not statistically significant ( P = 0.244). Each group showed statistically significant improvement months post‐procedure ( P < .05). Immediate adverse effects and satisfaction scale were similar for both groups ( P > .05). At 2 months follow‐up, no adverse effects were seen. Grid monopolar radiofrequency ( Grid RF ) vs near‐infrared radiation 1064 nm long‐pulsed Nd‐YAG laser ( Laser Genesis ) were equally efficacious, safe, and well‐tolerated among patients in the treatment of periorbital wrinkles ( P > .05).