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Nonablative radiofrequency treatment for the skin in the eye area – clinical and cutometrical analysis
Author(s) -
Augustyniak Anna,
Rotsztejn Helena
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12254
Subject(s) - medicine , cosmetology , cosmetic techniques , statistical analysis , dermatology , surgery , mathematics , art , statistics , visual arts
Summary Objective The purpose of the research was to evaluate skin elasticity and reduction in the aging eye area after using a nonablative radiofrequency treatment. Material and methods This study included 23 patients, aged 34–58 years with Fitzpatrick skin type II and III . They received five treatment sessions with a nonablative radiofrequency in 1‐week intervals. Biomechanical properties of the skin were measured using Cutometer. A photodocumentation was used to compare changes before and after the series of treatment sessions. Additionally, the patients filled in a questionnaire in which they were asked to make a self‐evaluation of the procedure. Results Cutometrical analysis showed improvement of skin elasticity. Changes in the measurements of R2 and R6 parameters indicate that the statistical significance level is mostly P < 0.0001 for the differences in the measurements. The comparison of clinical changes in the therapy, based on photodocumentation, showed a 33.26% improvement. Conclusions This treatment was used to improve skin tightness and decrease the amount and depth of wrinkles. It is a noninvasive treatment, with low risk of complications. The cutometrical measurements seem to be useful to assess improvement of elasticity of the skin after cosmetology or esthetic dermatology treatments.