Patient satisfaction and efficacy of accent radiofrequency for facial skin wrinkle reduction.
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Jan 1, 2013
This study evaluated a cosmetic radiofrequency device (Accent) for facial wrinkle reduction in 45 women receiving four weekly sessions. Patient satisfaction was higher at 6 months than at 1 month after treatment, and the authors suggest the approach may be effective for facial rejuvenation. The abstract emphasizes…
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by a cell phone cover.
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Jan 1, 2012
This case report describes allergic contact dermatitis attributed to a cell phone cover that was advertised as silicone only. Patch testing with the cover material confirmed the diagnosis, and additional patch testing showed reactions to multiple plastics/glues allergens. The authors suggest that as phone cover use…
Radiofrequency waves with filling and peeling substances: An innovative minimally invasive technique for facial rejuvenation.
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Jan 1, 2011
This pivotal clinical trial describes a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure combining fillers, biorevitalization, peeling, and intradermal radiofrequency delivered by the Spherofill Medical Plus device. In 112 patients divided into five groups, GAIS scores showed statistically significant improvement…
Cutaneous remodeling and photorejuvenation using radiofrequency devices.
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Jan 1, 2009
This concise review discusses radiofrequency (RF) dermatologic devices used for nonablative skin rejuvenation and related indications. It characterizes RF effects on tissue as primarily thermal, aiming to heat targeted skin layers to trigger collagen changes and subsequent remodeling. The abstract cites preliminary…