Facial skin rejuvenation by combination treatment of IPL followed by continuous and fractional radiofrequency
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of combination facial treatment by 3 technologies. Materials and methods: Eleven patients completed the clinical trial that consisted of alternate treatments of intense pulsed light (IPL) in 3 sessions and continuous fractional bipolar radiofrequency (RF) in 3 alternating sessions, 3 weeks apart. Follow up visits were made at 6 and 12 weeks following the last treatment. Lesions were evaluated by photographs taken at baseline and at follow up time points according to predetermined scales. Results: Results showed statistically significant improvement in wrinkling (24% after 6 weeks and 33% after 12 weeks) pigmentation (38% after 6 weeks and 62% after 12 weeks) vascular lesions (29% after 6 weeks and 67% after 12 weeks) and laxity (37% after 6 weeks and 40% after 12 weeks) Conclusions: Combination facial treatment by IPL, and continuous and fractional RF is safe and enables the treatment of a variety of facial lesions, taking advantage of accessible applicators for different clinical indications on the same device. Thus, comprehensive facial skin rejuvenation has become feasible.
Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology