The safety and efficacy of a combined diode laser and bipolar radiofrequency compared with combined infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency for skin rejuvenation.
| dc.contributor.author | Choi, Yeon Jin | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lee, Jung Yeon | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ahn, Ji Young | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kim, Myeung Nam | |
| dc.contributor.author | Park, Mi Youn | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2012-09-05T04:19:57Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2012-09-05T04:19:57Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: As the demand for noninvasive procedures for skin rejuvenation is increasing, combined diode laser and radiofrequency and combined infrared and radiofrequency devices have recently emerged. Aim: To compare Polaris WRA TM , a combination device of diode light and RF, and ReFirme ST TM , a combination device of infrared and bipolar RF, in terms of safety and efficacy on skin rejuvenation. Methods: Fourteen Korean volunteers of skin type II-IV, with facial laxity and periorbital rhytids, received three treatments at 3-week intervals with combined diode laser and bipolar radiofrequency (laser fluence 30 J/cm 2 , RF fluence 90 J/cm 3 ) on the right half of their faces and combined infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency (RF fluence 120 J/cm 3 ) on the left half of their faces. Clinical photos of front and bilateral sides of the subjects' faces were taken at baseline and at 6, 9, 12 weeks after the treatment initiation. The investigators' and the subjects' global assessments were performed. Results: There is no statistically significant difference in the overall outcome between Polaris WRA TM and Refirme ST TM based on pre- and post-treatment objective measurements. Polaris WRA TM was more effective than Refirme ST TM at reducing wrinkles when therapeutic results of the two appliances were compared based on the patient satisfaction measurements. After the treatment with both instruments, histological increase in the production and rearrangement of collagen fibers at the dermal layer was observed. The density of the collagen fibers was more increased with the Polaris WRA TM -treated facial area than that of Refirme ST TM . Treatment was generally well tolerated, and there was no serious complication. Conclusion: In this study, both the lasers appeared to be safe, and effective methods for treating skin laxity and facial wrinkles. Combined diode laser and radiofrequency was more effective than combined infrared and radiofrequency at reducing wrinkles and pores when the therapeutic results of both the appliances were compared. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Choi Yeon Jin, Lee Jung Yeon, Ahn Ji Young, Kim Myeung Nam, Park Mi Youn. The safety and efficacy of a combined diode laser and bipolar radiofrequency compared with combined infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency for skin rejuvenation. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2012 Mar-Apr; 78(2): 146-152. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/141036 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.source.uri | https://www.ijdvl.com/article.asp?issn=0378-6323;year=2012;volume=78;issue=2;spage=146;epage=152;aulast=Choi | en_US |
| dc.subject | Diode laser | en_US |
| dc.subject | infrared light | en_US |
| dc.subject | nonablative rejuvenation | en_US |
| dc.subject | radiofrequency | en_US |
| dc.title | The safety and efficacy of a combined diode laser and bipolar radiofrequency compared with combined infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency for skin rejuvenation. | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |