| A split-face comparison of a fractional microneedle radiofrequency device and fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy in acne patients. | |
| | |
MedLine Citation:
|
PMID: 23016530 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
|
Abstract Background: A number of lasers and light-based devices have been reported as promising treatment options for acne vulgaris. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of fractional microneedle radiofrequency (MRF) device treatment compared to CO(2) fractional laser system (FS) for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Methods: Twenty healthy subjects underwent full-face treatment for acne vulgaris with CO(2) FS and MRF device. For each subject, two passes of CO(2) FS with a pulse energy setting of 80 mJ and a density of 100 spots/cm(2) were used on one side, and two passes of MRF device with a intensity of 8, density of 25 MTZ/cm(2), and a depth of 1.5-2.5 mm were used on the other. Patients were evaluated 3 months postoperatively and were also photographed. Results: Most of the patients improved based on clinical and photographic assessments 3 months after the treatment. No significant differences in physician-measured parameters, patient ratings, or intraoperative pain ratings were found, although downtime was significantly longer for the CO(2) FS treated side. Conclusions: MRF device and CO(2) FS can be used for acne vulgaris patients and MRF device is more convenient than CO(2) FS because of its short downtime. |
| | |
Authors:
|
Jung U Shin; Soo Hyun Lee; Jin Young Jung; Ju Hee Lee |
Publication Detail:
|
Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
|
Title: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology Volume: 14 ISSN: 1476-4180 ISO Abbreviation: J Cosmet Laser Ther Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
Date Detail:
|
Created Date: 2012-09-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
|
Nlm Unique ID: 101136419 Medline TA: J Cosmet Laser Ther Country: England |
Other Details:
|
Languages: eng Pagination: 212-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
|
Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine. |
Export Citation:
|
APA/MLA Format Download EndNote Download BibTex |
| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
|
|
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Previous Document: Assessment of safety and efficacy of a bipolar fractionated radiofrequency device in the treatment o...
Next Document: Treatment of atrophic facial scars of acne vulgaris by Q-Switched Nd:YAG (Neodymium: Yttrium-Aluminu...